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PIC/S PI 006-4: Recommendations on Qualification and Validation
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PIC/S recommendations for inspectors on qualification and validation, supporting Annex 15 of the PIC/S Guide.
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- Version PI 006-4 dated 1 Oct 2026
In plain English
PIC/S recommendations on qualification and validation, updating PI 006-3 of 2007. Link only.
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Context and history
PI 006-4 is the PIC/S recommendation on qualification and validation, dated 1 October 2026. It replaces the 2007 PI 006-3 and carries a wider title.
Who and what it applies to
Inspectors, and companies preparing for qualification and validation inspections. This site treats PIC/S as link-only.
What it contains
- Structure
- Covers purpose and scope, terminology, general comments, change control and qualification and validation topics.
Key points
- It is a new version, so check any reference to PI 006-3.
In practice
General reading, not advice. This is drafted with AI and may not fit your situation. It does not replace the official text, your own quality system or qualified advice, and an inspector may take a different view.
- Check whether your validation master plan refers to the old version.
Read from the source document on 1 Nov 2026. This is our own description, not the official text. Check the full dated history in the change log below.
Change log
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| Date | Event | Status after | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2026 | Version PI 006-4 dated 1 Oct 2026 | Final | Source for Version PI 006-4 dated 1 Oct 2026 |
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- Interprets PIC/S GMP Guide PE 009· Compare with PIC/S GMP Guide PE 009 Unverified link
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