#QA #QC #qualitycontrol #qualityassurance #qms #quality #interview #interwiewquestions #job #fresherjobs #fresher #pharma #pharmaceutical #pharmaguideline #candidate What is the Difference between Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA)? I am asking this question to many fresher candidates in the interview; to evaluate their awareness about the pharmaceutical industry and the work functions of the various departments This answer has two levels, Basic level answer Advanced level answer If the question is asked to a fresher candidate; the basic level answer is acceptable, but if the candidate is experienced; the advanced level answer is expected by the interviewer to evaluate the conceptual clarity about the departmental responsibilities. Basic level answer Quality Control function is related to analysis as per validated and approved Method and the result shall be compared with the pre-defined approved specification. means, QC is related to the testing of the product Quality assurance is a wide-ranging concept covering all matters that individually or collectively influence the quality of a product. means, QA is ensuring the quality of the product at all the stages of the product life-cycle Advanced level answer There is 7 (seven) conceptual difference between QA and QC This section is accessible to Premium Members Only