Master Schedule Maintenance and What Does it Really Mean?

SQA 2024 -- Under the GLPs, it is a requirement that a QAU maintain a copy of a Master Schedule of all nonclinical laboratory studies conducted at the testing facility (21 CFR 58.35(b)(1) per the FDA. Per the OECD GLPs, QA should have access to an up-to-date copy of the Master Schedule and the Master Schedule is defined as a compilation of information to assist in the assessment of workload and for the tracking of studies at test facility.