Description : In December 2010 the FDA began a project to better understand the industry’s adherence (or lack thereof) to 21 CFR Part 11. This involves the add on’ surveillance inspections of the sponsors’ computer systems during the course of the FDA’s regular inspections. This presentation will cover the scope, status and results of the surveillance inspections and what they may mean for the future of 21 CFR Part 11. At the beginning of the initiative FDA made it very clear that Part 11 is in effect and is enforced according to the original Part 11 and the Guidance from 2003. Areas Covered in the Session : What is FDA's most current thinking related to computers and electronic records?What are the inspection trends?What are most frequent recent citations for Part11?What are the most frequent deviations for computer system validation?Under which circumstances can inspectors exercise enforcement discretion?How important is risk based Part11 compliance?What is the best strategy for future proven Part 11 compliance?Who Will Benefit: Quality ManagersQuality EngineersSmall business ownersGxPRegulatory Affairs professionalsConsultantsQuality VPsIT VPsRegulatory VPCEOs