Analytical Method Validation: An Overview

What is Analytical Method Validation? The FDA’s 1987 Process Validation Guidelines define analytical method validation as “the process of establishing documented evidence which provides a high degree of assurance that a specific process such as an analytical test method, will consistently produce a product supported by assay results meeting its predetermined specifications and quality attributes (i.e., accuracy, precision, etc.)” To […]

Out of specifications (OOS) in the Pharmaceutical Industry

In the pharmaceutical industry, Out of Specification (OOS) means a value that is either higher than or lower than a specified limit set under any regulatory documents, manufacturing procedure or quality control process. OOS results bring various consequences of poor product quality, imperiled patient safety, and noncompliance with regulatory requirements. For this reason, any form of OOS must be dealt […]