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Pharmaguideline in this video we will understand the
difference between process validation and product validation
process validation and product validation are two distinct Concepts
within the pharmaceutical industry let's explore the key differences between the
two definition
process validation refers to the documented evidence that the
manufacturing process consistently produces a product meeting predetermined
specifications in quality attributes product validation on the other hand
focuses on evaluating and verifying the characteristics performance and safety
of the final pharmaceutical product scope
process validation encompasses the entire manufacturing process including
equipment facilities personnel and procedures it ensures that the process
is reliable reproducible and capable of consistently producing high quality
products product validation specifically assesses
the final pharmaceutical product including its composition formulation
packaging labeling stability and efficacy it verifies that the product
meets the intended requirements and performs as expected
objectives the main objective of process validation
is to establish and maintain control over the manufacturing process ensuring
that it consistently produces products that meet quality standards it focuses
on process optimization risk reduction and continuous Improvement
product validation aims to confirm that the final pharmaceutical product meets
its intended use safety and efficacy requirements it involves testing and
analyzing the product to ensure its quality performance and compliance with
regulatory standards timing
process validation is typically conducted during the early stages of
product development and continues throughout the life cycle of the product
it involves qualification of equipment process optimization and ongoing
monitoring to ensure consistent performance
product validation takes place after the manufacturing process is established and
the final product is produced it includes testing analysis and evaluation
of the finished product to ensure its quality and compliance with regulatory
requirements documentation
process validation requires comprehensive documentation including
validation protocols standard operating procedures batch records and process
control documents it focuses on capturing and analyzing process data to
demonstrate control and consistency product validation involves
documentation of the product specifications testing methods match
records stability data and any other relevant information it emphasizes the
evaluation of product attributes and performance
in summary process validation primarily focuses on establishing and maintaining
control over the manufacturing process while product validation specifically
assesses the final pharmaceutical product both validations are essential
in ensuring the quality safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products
albeit with different Scopes and objectives
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