FDA totally aproves the use and implementation of continuos manufacturing. Let me quote a CFR definition about batch, which is regulated by the FDA:
"Batch
A specific quantity of material produced in a process (or series of processes) and expected to be homogeneous within specified limits. The batch size may be defined either by fixed quantity or the amount produced in a fixed time interval.
In the case of continuous production, a batch may correspond to a defined fraction of the production characterized by its intended homogeneity."
On my process, we have a reactor tank (where we prepare the solution) and then a buffer tank of the same capacity, which the filling machine take the solution to fill bottles . On batch over batch, we prepare "B" batch over the remanent of the "A" batch. We add the "B" raw material over the "A" solution, and the we add the proper water to complete the solution.
Take some links that can help you a lot:
www. pqri. org/ workshops/SampleSize/Moore.pdf - DEAD LINK UNLINKED (404)
www . gmp-compliance .org/daten/download/ShortPaper_ContinuousProcessing_Muzzio.pdf - DEAD LINK UNLINKED (404)
www.gmp-compliance.org/ecanl_503_0_news_3268_7248_n.html
www. ipec -europe. org/uploads/continuous_gmp_ispe09_presentation_template.pdf - DEAD LINK UNLINKED (404)