Abstract
A SHORT REVIEW ON QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY ASSURANCE: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Mohd. Wasiullah1, Piyush Yadav2, Laxmi Shankar Prajapati3*, Manoj Kumar Yadav4
1. Principal, Department of Pharmacy, Prasad Institute of Technology, Jaunpur, U.P, India.
2. Head, Department of Pharmacy, Chemistry, Prasad Institute of Technology, Jaunpur, U.P, India.
3. Scholar, Department of Pharmacy, Prasad Institute of Technology, Jaunpur, U.P, India.
4. Assistant Prof., Department of Pharmacy, Prasad Institute of Technology, Jaunpur, U.P, India.
Abstract
In industries like pharmaceuticals, food, healthcare, and manufacturing, quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) are essential foundations for guaranteeing product safety, uniformity, and regulatory compliance. From early inspection-based procedures and craftsmanship standards to contemporary risk-based, technology-driven quality systems, this analysis offers a succinct summary of the development of QC and QA. The adoption of statistical quality control, lifecycle-oriented management, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) have all been influenced by historical lessons, including significant failures. Process Analytical Technology (PAT), automation, predictive monitoring, and integrated digital quality management systems are the main focuses of current practices. The future of QC and QA is about to change due to new developments including artificial intelligence, IoT-enabled monitoring, Industry 4.0 integration, and sustainable quality methods. This review emphasizes the vital significance of QC and QA in attaining strong quality, operational effectiveness, and public trust by presenting historical insights, modern approaches, and future directions.
Keyword: Quality Control; Quality Assurance; Good Manufacturing Practices; Risk-Based Quality Management; Process Analytical Technology
Article Information
| Article Type |
Review Article |
| Journal Name |
Global Journal of Pharmaceutical and Scientific Research
|
| ISSN |
3108-0103 |
| Volume |
Volume-2 |
| Issue |
Issue-1, January-2026 |
| Corresponding Author |
Mohd. Wasiullah1, Piyush Yadav2, Laxmi Shankar Prajapati3*, Manoj Kumar Yadav4 |
| Address |
1. Principal, Department of Pharmacy, Prasad Institute of Technology, Jaunpur, U.P, India.
2. Head, Department of Pharmacy, Chemistry, Prasad Institute of Technology, Jaunpur, U.P, India.
3. Scholar, Department of Pharmacy, Prasad Institute of Technology, Jaunpur, U.P, India.
4. Assistant Prof., Department of Pharmacy, Prasad Institute of Technology, Jaunpur, U.P, India. |
| Received |
05 Jan, 2026 |
| Revised |
16 Jan, 2026 |
| Accepted |
28 Jan, 2026 |
| Published |
01 Feb, 2026 |
| Pages |
132-152 |
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