Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Approvals

Applies To: Department Managers and Team Leads
Last Updated: August 2025
Owner: Quality & Compliance

Overview

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) must be reviewed and approved before they are published and used across departments. This ensures compliance, quality, and consistency in daily operations.

SOP Approval Workflow

1. Drafting: Author creates the SOP using the approved template.
2. Review: The draft is reviewed by relevant stakeholders (Legal, Compliance, HR).
3. Approval: Department head provides final sign-off.
4. Publishing: SOP is uploaded to the Knowledge Base.
5. Notification: Employees are notified of the new SOP.

Approval Timeline

• Initial review: 5 business days
• Final approval: 3 business days

Best Practices

• Use the most recent SOP template.
• Include references to policies or regulations.
• Ensure all steps are clear and measurable.