When recording data as part of GLP, what information must be included for routine operations according to records?

• A. The date of operation, verification that the SOP was followed, and note if the operation followed the routine
• B. Only the date of operation
• C. Only the operator's name
• D. None of the above

Answer: (A)

In GLP, records for routine operations must show when the work was done, that the approved procedure was followed, and whether the operation was carried out as part of the routine. This combination gives a clear, auditable trail: the exact timing of the activity, evidence that the instructions in the SOP were applied, and confirmation that the routine steps were followed as intended. Without the date, you can’t place the data in time; without confirming the SOP was followed, you can’t prove the method was applied correctly; without noting routine adherence, you might miss deviations from standard practice. The other options fail to provide the full record needed to demonstrate proper procedure and routine execution.