Good Laboratory Practice : The Why and the How

Contents: Preface. 1. What is good laboratory practice all about? : i. Introduction. ii. The history of GLP. iii. The idea behind GLP. iv. The areas of application. v. The pillars of good laboratory practice. vi. Where can GLP be profitably applied? vii. GLP and other laboratory quality systems. 2. How is good laboratory practice regulated?: i. Introduction. ii. Definitions in GLP. iii. Responsibilities in good laboratory practice. iv. The quality assurance programme. v. Facilities. vi. Apparatus, materials and reagents. vii. Computerized systems. viii. Test systems. ix. Test and reference items. x. Standard operating procedures. xi. Study performance and reporting. xii. The archives. Appendices. 3. How can good laboratory practice be introduced in a test facility?: i. Introduction. ii. General aspects. iii. A general way to implementation. 4. How is compliance with good laboratory practice monitored?: i. Introduction. ii. National monitoring authorities. iii. MOUs, MRAs, and MJVs. References. Subject index.

"The second edition of this concise hands-on guide to implementing Good Laboratory Practice standards has been fully updated to include the latest changes in the regulatory framework. Particularly the areas of in vitro testing and multi-site studies have undergone considerable developments in recent years.

This practice-oriented guide introduces the reader to the background, basic principles, operating procedures and OECD standards. It gives invaluable information on how to avoid pitfalls and save precious time and resources. It will be an essential acquisition for anyone concerned with modern GLP."