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PDA Technical Reports are highly valued membership benefits because they offer expert guidance and opinions on important scientific and regulatory topics and are used as essential references by industry and regulatory authorities around the world. These reports include terms which explain the material and enhance the reader’s understanding.

The database presented here includes the glossary terms from all current technical reports. The database is searchable by keyword, topic, or by technical report. Each definition provided includes a link to the source technical report within the  PDA Technical Report Portal.

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TR 62: Manual Aseptic Processes Combination Products Packaging Science Prefilled Syringes/PFS Technology Transfer TR 80: Data Integrity Management System for Pharmaceutical Laboratories
Human Factors
A science discipline that examines human psychological, social, physical, and biological characteristics to evaluate the design, operation, or use of products or systems for optimizing human performance, health, safety, and/or habitability. [Synonym: Ergonomics] (TR62)(TR80)

Source: TR 62: Manual Aseptic Processes

Manufacturing Combination Products Packaging Science Prefilled Syringes/PFS Quality Risk Management/QRM Technology Transfer