What is the purpose of the GLP Final Report?

• A. To document laboratory safety training records.
• B. To track equipment maintenance schedules.
• C. To describe study design and results only for internal staff.
• D. To summarize study design, methods, data, deviations, conclusions, and regulatory compliance for regulatory review.

Answer: (D)

The Final Report is meant to be the formal, complete record of a GLP study that regulators rely on. It brings together the study design, the methods used, the data collected, any deviations from the protocol, the conclusions reached, and evidence of regulatory compliance. This packaging makes the report suitable for regulatory review because it shows that the study was conducted under GLP standards, with traceable documentation and accountability from start to finish. It isn’t just for internal staff or limited to training or maintenance records; those items aren’t sufficient for regulatory assessment.