Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

What is a Quality Management System (QMS) for pharma?

A Quality Management System is a structured framework of processes, procedures and records that ensures products and operations consistently meet regulatory and quality standards. In pharma, a QMS covers deviation management, CAPA, change control, complaints, audits, supplier quality and document control — providing a single, auditable system of record across the quality function.

Is Catalyst QMS compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU GMP Annex 11?

Yes. Catalyst QMS is designed for FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU GMP Annex 11 compliance, with role-based access control, electronic signatures, secure time-stamped audit trails and ALCOA+ aligned data integrity controls built into every quality workflow.

How configurable is Catalyst QMS to our existing quality processes?

Catalyst QMS is completely configurable — forms, workflows, approval hierarchies, templates, numbering schemes, notifications and reports can all be tailored to match your SOPs and site-specific requirements. You don't have to re-engineer your quality processes to fit the software; the software adapts to you.

How long does it take to implement and validate Catalyst QMS?

Implementation is fast and low-effort thanks to the configurable, out-of-the-box design. Most sites go live in weeks rather than months, with full CSV (Computer System Validation) documentation, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance support provided as part of the rollout.

Does Catalyst QMS handle deviation, CAPA and change control workflows?

Yes. Catalyst QMS provides end-to-end deviation, CAPA, change control, OOS/OOT, complaint, audit and supplier quality workflows with automatic escalation, electronic approvals, effectiveness checks and full traceability to batch, product and site.

Does Catalyst QMS integrate with ERP, LIMS and other quality systems?

Yes. Catalyst QMS integrates with ERP and MES for master and batch data, and connects natively with the rest of the Catalyst platform — LIMS, eBMR, eLogBook, Calibration & Maintenance, Training and APQR — giving you a single source of truth for quality and manufacturing data across the enterprise.

How does Catalyst QMS improve data integrity and audit readiness?

Every action is validated against configured business rules, changes are captured in an immutable audit trail, and approvals are electronically signed — eliminating paper records, missing signatures and illegible entries. This makes inspections faster and audit-ready documentation available at the click of a button.

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