CAPA Template
Structure corrective actions with owners, deadlines, and verification steps.
CAPA plans turn inspection failures into measurable improvements.
Root-cause clarity
Define the root cause before assigning corrective actions and preventive controls.
Verification
Plan how fixes will be verified and documented during follow-up.
Step-by-step
- - Document defects and root cause analysis.
- - Assign corrective actions with owners.
- - Verify fixes via re-inspection.
Checklist preview
- - Root cause documented
- - Action owners assigned
- - Verification method defined
Key takeaways
- - CAPA prevents repeat defects.
- - Verification is as important as action planning.