What are typical CAPA verification steps after implementing actions?

• A. Verification of effectiveness.
• B. Immediate closure without review.
• C. Only stakeholder sign-off.
• D. No verification needed.

Answer: (A)

After implementing CAPA actions, the main concept is to verify their effectiveness. This step confirms that the actions actually eliminated the root cause and that the process is now under control to prevent recurrence. In practice, you collect data, monitor the process, and compare post-action results to the pre-action baseline using clear metrics. When the results show sustained improvement within a defined timeframe, the CAPA can be closed. If the data don’t show the expected improvement, you adjust the actions and re-verify. Closing without review isn’t appropriate because you need evidence that the issue is resolved, and relying only on stakeholder sign-off isn’t enough without objective results. No verification is performed, which would leave the risk of recurrence unchecked.