What to expect from a regulatory inspection

Published: 17-Oct-2025

NSF’s expert guide outlines key expectations, common pitfalls and strategies for lasting inspection readiness

Prepare with confidence. NSF’s expert guide shows what inspectors look for, common pitfalls, and how to ensure lasting inspection readiness.

Regulatory inspections can create anxiety for even the most experienced teams. But with the right preparation, inspections become opportunities to demonstrate quality and strengthen operations.

This NSF white paper, written by former regulators, helps leaders in pharma and biotech:

  • Understand what inspectors expect and how they assess compliance

  • Engage senior management to show accountability for quality

  • Anticipate inspectors’ focus on training and competence

  • Avoid common pitfalls that undermine inspections

  • Use inspection findings to drive continuous improvement

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