we are now establishing start-up company for GMP production of cannabis capsules. Purchased machines are simple and not many parameters to be controlled. Moreover, the staff who will work with them is a Subject Matter Expert. Thus, the thinking was to do our own IQ/OQ instead of supplier doing it for us and paying huge amount of money.
So is it acceptable to company to allow her expert staff do IQ/OQ using calibrated tools??
Yes, you can, just make sure you comply with all GMP requirements for Validation and qualification activities.
For example: Make sure to have well established SOPs for qualification activities, and that the staff responsible for qualification activities is trained in them and are qualified.
Also, staff operating the equipment must be trained and qualified as well on SOPs for equipment operation. Being an SME does not excempt them from those requirements.
Yes, you can do it by preparing the protocols related to qualifications in your company logo format by covering all aspects.