- Establish and maintain Quality Management System.
- Implement ISO 13485, ISO 9001, GMP, and CDSCO requirements.
- Prepare and control SOPs, work instructions, and quality manuals.
- Ensure document control and record retention.
2. Raw Material Quality Control
- Approve incoming raw materials such as:
- Natural Latex
- Nitrile Latex
- Chemicals and Additives
- Packing Materials
- Verify Certificates of Analysis (COA).
- Monitor supplier quality performance.
3. In-process Quality Monitoring
- Monitor glove manufacturing processes:
- Latex compounding
- Dipping process
- Vulcanization
- Chlorination/Polymer Coating
- Drying and stripping
- Ensure process parameters remain within specification.
- Minimize defects and rejection rates.
4. Finished Product Testing
Ensure compliance with standards such as:
- ASTM D5151 (Freedom from Holes)
- ASTM D412 (Tensile Strength)
- ISO 11193
- EN 455
- ASTM D6319 (Nitrile Gloves)
10. Training and Competency Development
- Train QA, QC, Production, and Packing personnel.
- Conduct GMP and Hygiene training.
- Evaluate employee competency periodically.
11. Change Control Management
- Assess impact of:
- New raw materials
- New suppliers
- Process changes
- Equipment modifications
- Approve changes only after validation.