The Critical Role of Calibration Services in the Food Industry
Calibration is the process of comparing measurements taken by a test instrument against those taken by a standard device (with known accuracy). It plays an important role in quality assurance and compliance for many industries, but it is especially important for companies in the food, beverage and pharma sectors.
Why Do You Need to Calibrate Instruments?
According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) guidelines, periodic tests and maintenance activities are crucial for the manufacturing, packaging or handling of products that have a direct impact on public health and safety, such as food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, tobacco, etc.