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Types of Validation in the Pharmaceutical Industry
0:00 Types of Validation in the Pharmaceutical industry Let's explore the different types of validation processes required throughout the drug product development and manufacturing life cycle.
0:12 First, there's process validation to ensure that each production step results in a product of the highest quality.
0:18 Next comes cleaning validation.
0:21 It guarantees that cross contamination is prevented and no residues are left behind after a production run.
0:28 Equipment and instruments qualification and validation demonstrate that the equipment and instruments used during manufacturing were correctly installed, work properly, and will produce the expected results consistently.
0:40 Computer system validation is also essential.
0:43 It verifies that the IT and software systems used during production offer data integrity, security, and reliability.
0:50 Analytical method validation ensures the reliability and accuracy of the methods used to test the identity, potency, purity, and stability of drug products.
1:00 Validation plays a vital role in the pharmaceutical development and manufacturing life cycle.
1:06 All systems, equipment, processes, and procedures that have GXP impact require some type of validation.
1:12 We often associate validation with endless testing, extensive documentation, and tedious processes.
1:19 However, digital tools like ValGenesis VLS have transformed validation from a burden into a competitive advantage.
Summary
This video explains the main validationactivities required during pharmaceutical product development andmanufacturing. It outlines how validation applies to processes, cleaning,equipment, computer systems, and analytical methods.
The content also clarifies that validationapplies to any system, process, or procedure with GxP impact. It acknowledgescommon perceptions of validation as documentation-heavy, while noting howdigital tools can simplify execution.
Key Takeaways
- Process, cleaning, equipment, computersystem, and analytical method validation each address different risk areas.
- Validation applies across the fullproduct lifecycle wherever GxP impact exists.
- Digital tools can reduce manual effortand improve efficiency in validation activities.
Who is this for
• Validation engineers
• Quality assurance professionals
• Manufacturing engineers
• Process development scientists
• Regulatory affairs professionals
• IT and CSV specialists
Relevant Entities and Resources
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA):https://www.fda.gov
• European Medicines Agency (EMA):https://www.ema.europa.eu
• International Council for Harmonisation(ICH): https://www.ich.org
