{"id":6530,"date":"2026-05-22T14:28:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/?p=6530"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:28:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:58:28","slug":"qmsr-quality-management-system-regulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/us-en\/qmsr-quality-management-system-regulation\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding All About Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6530\" class=\"elementor elementor-6530\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f2801f8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5f2801f8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-125691b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"125691b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56b4eef6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56b4eef6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding All About Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37c21e8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37c21e8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blog discusses the harmonization of FDA QSR with ISO 13485. Those new to the industry are likely to have a lot of questions, such as, \u201cHow do we get started?\u201d Which regulations should be followed? What is QSMR?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISO13485 is an international quality management system regulation, although the United States has its own set of regulations called the FDA QSR (21CFR PART 820). This means that companies wishing to sell their products in Europe, Australia, and other markets must adhere to the ISO 13485 standard, while Brazil and Japan have their own criteria.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3adc96ea e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3adc96ea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e250785 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7e250785\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c6385f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c6385f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">talk to our experts<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1edf388 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpforms\" data-id=\"1edf388\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wpforms.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpforms-container wpforms-container-full wpforms-render-modern\" id=\"wpforms-6203\"><form id=\"wpforms-form-6203\" class=\"wpforms-validate wpforms-form wpforms-ajax-form\" data-formid=\"6203\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/us-en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6530\" data-token=\"bdafc35d401dfabb216de8a81f56a460\" data-token-time=\"1779456665\"><noscript class=\"wpforms-error-noscript\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/noscript><div id=\"wpforms-error-noscript\" style=\"display: none;\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/div><div class=\"wpforms-field-container\"><div id=\"wpforms-6203-field_1-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-name\" data-field-id=\"1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-6203-field_1\" aria-hidden=\"false\">Name <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-6203-field_1\" class=\"wpforms-field-large wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][1]\" placeholder=\"Name*\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-6203-field_1-error\" required><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-6203-field_2-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-email\" data-field-id=\"2\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-6203-field_2\" aria-hidden=\"false\">Email <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"email\" id=\"wpforms-6203-field_2\" class=\"wpforms-field-large wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][2]\" placeholder=\"Email*\" spellcheck=\"false\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-6203-field_2-error\" required><\/div>\t\t<div id=\"wpforms-6203-field_5-container\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\"\n\t\t\tdata-field-type=\"text\"\n\t\t\tdata-field-id=\"5\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-6203-field_5\" >Phone Paragraph Name<\/label>\n\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-6203-field_5\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium\" name=\"wpforms[fields][5]\" >\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"wpforms-6203-field_3-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-phone\" data-field-id=\"3\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-6203-field_3\" aria-hidden=\"false\">Phone <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"tel\" id=\"wpforms-6203-field_3\" class=\"wpforms-field-large wpforms-field-required wpforms-smart-phone-field\" data-rule-smart-phone-field=\"true\" name=\"wpforms[fields][3]\" placeholder=\"Phone*\" aria-label=\"Phone\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-6203-field_3-error\" required><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-6203-field_4-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-textarea\" data-field-id=\"4\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-6203-field_4\" aria-hidden=\"false\">Paragraph Text <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><textarea id=\"wpforms-6203-field_4\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][4]\" placeholder=\"Message\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-6203-field_4-error\" required><\/textarea><\/div><script>\n\t\t\t\t( function() {\n\t\t\t\t\tconst style = document.createElement( 'style' );\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle.appendChild( document.createTextNode( '#wpforms-6203-field_5-container { position: absolute !important; 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The proposed QMSR combines the FDA\u2019s Quality System Regulation (QSR) regulations for current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) with ISO 13485:2016, an international consensus standard for medical device quality management systems. According to the FDA\u2019s study, the regulation as worded would result in cost savings of $439-533 million over ten years for medical device manufacturers that meet both standards.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f39de50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f39de50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Is FDA Proposing This Change?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc191ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc191ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To adjust to new regularity needs. The FDA is proposing One year following the publication of the final rule. The FDA is considering harmonizing its regulatory standards for medical device quality systems in 21 CFR part 820 with ISO 13485:2016 during the international standard\u2019s three-year transition period.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since spring 2018, the FDA has placed the QSR update as one of the anticipated regulatory frameworks on each of its biannual unified agendas. The timetable of the mammoth undertaking has shifted with each passing year, most recently in the 2021 unified agenda, when the proposed regulation was scheduled to be released in December 2021.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The FDA announced a proposed rule. The following procedures should be taken before it is finalized:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/advisory-committees\/advisory-committee-calendar\/march-2-2022-device-good-manufacturing-practice-advisory-committee-meeting-announcement-03022022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">public advisory committee meeting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u202fof the Device Good Manufacturing Practice Advisory Committee on March 2, 2022.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 90-day public comment period and subsequent revisions by FDA<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One year between the finalization of the rule and its implementation.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonetheless, this is an important step toward harmonization, one that medical device professionals have long anticipated. So, let\u2019s get straight to the point: why is the FDA harmonizing the rules, what are the new revisions, and how will this affect medical device manufacturers?<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-411c1a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"411c1a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Does the QMSR Differ From the QSR?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e848b86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e848b86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The FDA proposes adopting ISO 13485 \u201cby reference,\u201d which implies the new QMSR will address specific standards by highlighting their location in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/mdsap-vs-iso-13485-whats-the-difference\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISO 13485:2016<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Of course, this will require considerable revisions to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/services\/regulatory-approvals\/design-and-development-documentation\/us-fda21-cfr820-30\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 CFR Part 820<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as we know it. The FDA concurs by \u201cproposing additional definitions, clarifying concepts, and additional requirements, all of which would require compliance within a manufacturer\u2019s QMS in addition to ISO 13485.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best news is that many of these changes are essentially semantic and do not alter medical device firms\u2019 basic QMS standards. For example, the term \u201cdevice master record\u201d is not used in ISO 13485, but the principle behind it is correctly addressed in ISO 13485\u2019s requirement for a medical device file, according to the current proposal. The statistics provided on the FDA\u2019s government website based on the rules and information listed below may be useful.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proposed rule also includes several new sections in Part 820:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/d\/2022-03227\/p-212\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Section 820.7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u202f- Incorporation by reference<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/d\/2022-03227\/p-101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Section 820.10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u202f- Requirements for a quality management system<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/d\/2022-03227\/p-105\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Section 820.15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u202f- Clarification of concepts<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/d\/2022-03227\/p-111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Section 820.35<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u202f- Control of records.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/d\/2022-03227\/p-113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Section 820.45<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u202f- Device labeling and packaging controls<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terms that do not appear in ISO 13485 will be retained<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Act<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will explain more precisely reflect the term<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management with executive responsibility<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will explain that Senior employees of the manufacturer are responsible for making chances to the quality policy and ensuring the manufacturer follows the policy.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rework<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The definition is retained with the removal of the term \u201cdevice master record (DMR)\u201d as the concept is adequately covered under the requirements for a medical device file under Clause 4.2.3 of ISO 13485.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Process validation<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA is retaining the definition while clarifying that the term is synonymous with \u201cvalidation of processes\u201d as used in ISO 13485.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA is proposing to include the definition of this term, \u201cas it is important to the interpretation of the proposed rule. FDA notes that it has not historically used the term but finds it useful to \u201cencompass many types of individuals and organizations throughout the device manufacturing process, such as component manufacturers, contract manufacturers, and end users.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA further explained that it expects manufacturers to comply with the customer property provisions in Clause 7.5.10 of ISO 13485 \u201cto the extent necessary to assure the safety and effectiveness of the devices being manufactured.\u201d However, FDA notes that it does not intend to enforce any customer property provisions that go beyond the safety and effectiveness of the devices being manufactured.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Component<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retained without change<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finished device<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retained without change<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human cell, tissue, or cellular or tissue-based product (HCT\/P) regulated as a device<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retained without change<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design validation<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retained without change<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remanufacturer<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retained without change<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonconformity<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retained without change<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verification<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retained without change<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bf4262 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9bf4262\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Does the FDA QSR Transition to ISO 13485 Mean for Medical Device Manufacturers?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be78579 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be78579\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this may appear to be a substantial change for medical device manufacturers, it\u2019s worth remembering that the FDA already considers ISO 13485 to be quite similar to the current QSR. It\u2019s good to keep an eye on this proposed rule and any revisions that emerge during the public comment period, but it won\u2019t need a major redesign of your quality management system. This harmonization aims at improving everyone\u2019s lives.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proposed rule goes into detail concerning three concepts: \u201corganization,\u201d \u201csafety and performance,\u201d and \u201cprocess validation.\u201d A few significant items to consider about the proposed rule to align the FDA QSR with ISO 13485:2016:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will be a one-year waiting period\u00a0 after finalizing the rule<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proposed rule would also result in the replacement of the current Quality System Inspection Technique (QSIT) with a new approach that is consistent with the new <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/services\/turnkey-project\/quality-management-system\/fda-21-cfr-part820\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QMSR <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">requirements.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA is making the process smoother to harmonize the QSR with ISO13485:2016, which is the latest version of the ISO standard. Any future revision to ISO 13485 would first need to be evaluated by the FDA before being incorporated into the QMSR.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QMSR will be harmonized with ISO 13485, does not mean that one will\u00a0 be issued an ISO 13485 certification of conformance after an inspection. And if you already\u202fare\u202fISO 13485 certified, then also you will not get any exemption from the FDA Inspection process.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a proposed rule This is subject to change. To get more detail you can read up on how FDA views the relationship between the QSR And ISO 13485 . 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With regulatory knowledge from previous FDA, EU-notified authorities, QMS certification bodies, and Medical Devices Agencies, we excel at auditing, executing, and maintaining all areas of quality management systems. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trust <a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/\">Operon Strategist\u2019s<\/a> strong technical expertise to assist your organization through flawless certification processes and maintain continuing compliance. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today to find out how we can efficiently serve your compliance needs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f52f4e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f52f4e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-697b8457 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"697b8457\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. 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<\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1761\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bbc031a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5bbc031a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e5f43b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e5f43b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"550\">QMSR helps manufacturers improve product quality, strengthen regulatory compliance, streamline global market access, and maintain consistent quality management practices.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1762\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1762\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How is QMSR different from the previous FDA QSR? 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