Table 3

Percentage of MQAS-compliant distributors (PCD) by MQAS activities

QA criterionActivityPCD (MQAS level ≥2), %
General quality assurance requirementsQA system6/11 (55)
Documentation system7/11 (64)
Computerised systems6/9 (67)
Human resources6/11 (55)
Self inspection6/11 (55)
Continuous product qualificationProduct qualification3/5 (60)
Manufacturing site assessement2/5 (40)
Qualification decision (qualified sources monitoring)3/5 (60)
Quality control and receptionControl at reception9/11 (82)
Quality control5/11 (45)
Storage and handling specific productsWarehouse organisation8/11 (73)
Physical storage conditions4/11 (36)
Management of the cold chain4/11 (36)
Stock control10/11 (91)
Handling non conformity products5/11 (45)
Dispatch and transportDispatch7/11 (64)
Transport5/10 (50)
  • MQAS, Model Quality Assurance System; QA, quality assurance.