A change control management system ensures the quality of our products through appropriate control of GMP changes to product, manufacturing processes, facilities, utilities, equipment and GxP regulated computerized systems, occurring during research and development, manufacturing, testing and releasing, marketing and distribution of these products. It also ensures that change controls are handled in a timely manner following a standardized process with the appropriate level of management oversight. Change control management must be applied throughout the product lifecycle (research through product discontinuation).