visual inspection training theory & practice combined
2-3 December 2025 | Radisson Park Inn Brussels, Belgium
Master the essentials of GMP-compliant Visual Inspection. Learn directly from experts who combine real-world cases with regulatory expectations and hands-on practice.
why join?
Visual Inspection remains one of the most critical steps in sterile manufacturing.
For QA/QC Managers, Validation Engineers & QPs
Stay fully aligned with Annex 1 and inspection expectations:
- Prepare for AQL- and PoD-related audit questions
- Learn how to design risk-based defect sets
- Improve the reliability of your inspection process
- Understand performance assessment methods regulators are now asking for
For Production & Training Managers / Supervisors
Boost your inspection performance:
- Train operators to consistently detect critical defects
- Reduce errors and false rejections in routine inspection
- Improve throughput without compromising compliance
- Gain hands-on experience with real defect samples
This training gives you both theoretical insight and hands-on Manual Visual Inspection practice, using real defect samples and case-based exercises.
who should join
This training is designed for professionals worldwide, including:
- QA/QC Managers
- Validation & Compliance Engineers
- Process Engineers
- Qualified Persons (QPs)
- QC Technicians
- Production & Manufacturing Managers, Supervisors & Directors
agenda overview
Day 1 – Principles & regulatory context
- Welcome & coffee
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Principles of Visual Inspection
- Importance of visual inspection
- Types of defects and test sets
- Probability of Detection (PoD) and baseline inspection
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How to Inspect
- Improving inspection methods beyond standards
- Manual visual inspection and relevant legislation
- Acceptable Quality Limits (AQL) and defect limits in production lots
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Beyond Manual Visual Inspection
- Automated visual inspection systems
- Machine learning in visual inspection
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Performance assessment
- Accuracy of detection
- Root causes of inspection errors
- Open Q&A and discussion
- Optional conference dinner (€60): informal networking with trainers and peers
Day 2 – Hands-on defect detection training
- Recap of day 1
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Visual Inspection Practice I: Cosmetic defects
- Defect detection exercises with real samples
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Visual Inspection Practice II: Particle defects
- Defect detection exercises
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Inspection of Different product types
- Vials, ampoules, packaging and other formats
- Practical defect detection sessions
- DIP Products: Improving inspection methods
