NUTRA 1.1

What does the term "raw material" refer to in pharmaceutical manufacturing?

• Only the final drug products

• Ingredients used only for packaging

• Starting materials, reagents, and solvents used in production of intermediates or APIs

• Only natural substances used in herbal products

Which of the following is a key activity in managing suppliers?

• Designing product labels

• Evaluation, selection, and continuous monitoring of suppliers

• Selling finished products

• Hiring laboratory technicians

Can a single raw material have multiple suppliers?

• No, only one supplier is allowed

• Yes, but only if they are local

• Yes, it can have both local and foreign suppliers

• No, unless approved by the government

What is the main purpose of a Supplier Quality Program (SQP)?

• To ensure that suppliers deliver materials that meet required standards

• To promote supplier branding

• To design packaging for finished products

• To train employees to manufacture products

Second stage in SQP?

• Evaluation of supplier

• Selection of supplier

• On-going assessment of supplier

• Selection criteria

How many suppliers per ingredient is considered a good target in an Approved Supplier List?

• 4

• 10

• 5

• 3

What is typically required before adding a supplier to the Approved Supplier List?

• Evaluation and an on-site visit

• A social media review

• A signed customer satisfaction form

• A price agreement

Which of the following actions may cause changes to the Approved Supplier List?

• Seasonal changes in raw materials

• Changes in supplier performance

• Product packaging updates

• New product advertisements

What does “acceptance criteria” refer to in raw material specifications?

• The price range of the product

• The delivery schedule for the raw material

• The specified limits for contaminants or impurities

• The nutritional benefits of the raw material