From DQ through PQ and thermal mapping - equipment and utility qualification built to satisfy EU GMP, WHO, and FDA requirements.
PHARPRO CQV consulting delivers complete Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation services - from DQ through IQ/OQ/PQ and thermal mapping - for pharmaceutical equipment and utilities in Jordan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and across the MENA region. All documentation is formatted for EU GMP Annex 15, WHO, and FDA inspection dossiers. Fixed-price engagements, no hourly billing.
EU GMP Annex 15WHO TRS 937ISPE Baseline GuideICH Q10
What We Deliver
A complete, audit-ready CQV package
Every engagement produces a full documentation trail - from qualification planning through final summary report - that holds up in any GMP or WHO inspection.
Qualification Plan (QP)
Site or project-level Qualification Plan defining scope, responsibilities, acceptance criteria, and the qualification strategy for all equipment and utilities in scope.
Design Qualification (DQ)
Documented review confirming that equipment and system designs meet GMP user requirements and regulatory expectations before procurement or build.
IQ / OQ / PQ Protocols & Execution
Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualification protocols written to your equipment specifics - executed on-site, with full discrepancy management and CAPA documentation.
Thermal Mapping Studies
Temperature distribution studies for cold rooms, freezers, refrigerators, incubators, ovens, and autoclaves - with calibrated data loggers, sensor placement maps, and full statistical analysis.
Utilities Qualification
Qualification of HVAC systems, purified water (PW), water for injection (WFI), compressed air, and clean steam - aligned with EU GMP Annex 1 and relevant pharmacopoeial standards.
Qualification Summary Report (QSR)
Final closure report consolidating all qualification activities, test results, discrepancies, and residual risks - formatted for regulatory submissions and inspection readiness.
Regulatory Alignment
Built to the standards inspectors check against
All CQV and thermal mapping work is written to the current version of each guideline, with explicit cross-references so inspectors can trace every requirement.
Framework
Scope
Applies To
EU GMP Annex 15
Qualification and validation of equipment, utilities, and processes
EMA / EU-regulated manufacturers
WHO TRS 937 / 961
Qualification of equipment and temperature-controlled storage
WHO-regulated and prequalification markets
ISPE Baseline Guide Vol. 5
Commissioning and qualification risk-based approach
All regulated pharma environments
ICH Q10
Pharmaceutical Quality System and lifecycle management
Global regulated markets
FAQ
Common CQV questions
CQV stands for Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation. It is the documented process of confirming that pharmaceutical equipment and utilities are installed correctly, operate as intended, and consistently perform within defined parameters - as required by EU GMP Annex 15 and WHO Technical Report Series.
PHARPRO qualifies a wide range of pharmaceutical equipment including autoclaves, lyophilisers, isolators, production vessels, HVAC systems, purified water and WFI systems, compressed air systems, cold rooms, refrigerators, and incubators.
Thermal mapping is a temperature distribution study that documents the uniformity of temperature throughout a controlled environment such as a cold room, freezer, oven, or incubator. It is required by WHO and EU GMP for any storage area holding temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products, vaccines, or biologicals.
PHARPRO delivers a complete documentation package: Qualification Plan, DQ where applicable, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, executed test records, discrepancy reports and CAPA, thermal mapping reports with sensor placement maps, and a final Qualification Summary Report - all formatted for direct use in regulatory submissions.
Design Qualification (DQ) confirms the equipment design meets GMP requirements before purchase. Installation Qualification (IQ) verifies correct installation. Operational Qualification (OQ) confirms operation within the defined range under worst-case conditions. Performance Qualification (PQ) demonstrates consistent performance under actual production conditions. PHARPRO delivers all four phases as a coherent lifecycle.
WHO Technical Report 1010 and EU GDP guidelines recommend initial mapping followed by annual requalification for cold rooms, refrigerators, and freezers. Requalification is also triggered by significant changes - such as relocation, major maintenance, or a significant temperature excursion. PHARPRO documents requalification intervals in each study's final report.
EU GMP Annex 15 defines commissioning as the engineering process of installing and verifying equipment before GMP use, while qualification is the GMP-documented phase confirming suitability for intended purpose. PHARPRO aligns commissioning activities with qualification documentation to leverage engineering evidence and reduce duplication.
Equipment qualification cost depends on equipment complexity, number of phases required, and whether thermal mapping is included. A standard single-piece IQ/OQ/PQ engagement typically ranges from $4,000–$12,000 USD. Thermal mapping studies for a cold room start from $2,500 USD. PHARPRO provides fixed-price proposals with no hourly billing - contact us for a free quote.
HVAC validation in pharma confirms that heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems maintain the temperature, humidity, air changes per hour, differential pressure, and particle counts required for GMP-classified manufacturing and storage areas. PHARPRO's HVAC qualification includes IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, room classification verification, and documentation formatted to EU GMP Annex 1 and Annex 15 requirements.
Purified water (PW) and water for injection (WFI) system validation confirms the system consistently produces water meeting pharmacopoeial quality specifications. PHARPRO's water system qualification covers design review, IQ/OQ for the production system, a three-phase PQ sampling programme per WHO Technical Report 929 and USP/EP requirements, and an ongoing monitoring programme with defined action and alert limits.
Yes. PHARPRO delivers CQV and thermal mapping projects across the MENA region including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and other markets. On-site qualification activities are conducted at your facility. Contact us to confirm availability for your location and discuss your project timeline.
The duration of IQ/OQ/PQ depends on equipment complexity and number of systems. A standard single-piece equipment qualification (e.g. autoclave or freeze dryer) typically takes 4–8 weeks from protocol authoring to final report. Utility qualifications (HVAC, purified water) run 6–12 weeks due to the three-phase PQ sampling programme required. PHARPRO provides a clear project timeline in every proposal - contact us for a free scoping call.
The number of data loggers required depends on room volume and WHO/EU GDP guidance. WHO Technical Report 1010 provides guidance based on room size: smaller rooms typically require 9–16 sensors, larger walk-in cold stores proportionally more - placed at the coldest and warmest predicted positions, all corners, the centre, and near HVAC return points. PHARPRO provides a documented sensor placement plan and map with every thermal mapping study.
Yes. PHARPRO performs thermal mapping studies for pharmaceutical warehouses and GDP-controlled storage facilities - ambient warehouses, refrigerated storage (2–8°C), and frozen storage (-20°C and -80°C). Studies are conducted in accordance with WHO Technical Report 1010 and EU GDP guidelines, covering summer and winter conditions with a documented sensor placement plan, calibration certificates, and a final mapping report with acceptance conclusions.
Qualification applies to equipment, utilities, and facilities - confirming correct installation, intended operation, and consistent performance. Validation applies to processes and computerized systems - confirming consistent output meeting defined specifications. Qualification is typically a prerequisite for process validation. PHARPRO handles both CQV (qualification) and CSV (computerized system validation) - often as integrated programmes where equipment qualification feeds directly into process validation.
Client Reviews
What our clients say
"PHARPRO supported us with strong technical understanding and practical execution. Their work added real clarity to our validation and compliance activities."
AG
Axantia Group
Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
"Professional, responsive, and perfectly aligned with the demands of our regulated environment. PHARPRO delivered without ambiguity."
DD
Dar Al Dawa
Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
"PHARPRO helped us approach validation and quality in a more structured, inspection-focused way. Their risk-based methodology was exactly right."
AH
Al Hayat Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
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