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/ Subpart A - Specific Sector Provisions for Pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practices / § 26.20 Alert system.
§ 26.20 Alert system.
(a) The details of an alert system will be developed during the transitional period. The system will be maintained in place at all times. Elements to be considered in developing such a system are described in appendix E of this subpart.
(b) Contact points will be agreed between both parties to permit authorities to be made aware with the appropriate speed in case of quality defect, recalls, counterfeiting, and other problems concerning quality, which could necessitate additional controls or suspension of the distribution of the product.