HACCP Validation, Verification and Monitoring- Did you know the Difference? (2024)

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HACCP Validation, Verification and Monitoring- Did you know the Difference? ›

Validation is the process of obtaining evidence that the elements of the HACCP plan (CCP critical limits) are effective. Verification is the process of checking using defined methods, procedures, tests and other evaluations, in addition to monitoring, to determine compliance with the HACCP plan.

Monitoring is a real-time measurement, whereas verification is an ongoing activity that is used to assess if the control measures have been implemented and that they are working as intended.

Validation is a process of determining what critical limits are required, in order to control the hazard that has been defined. Verification is the process of checking that the critical limits that have been set, are being met on an ongoing basis.

Validation provides evidence of the capability of control measures to deliver intended results, while monitoring ensures the continuous assessment of processes and enables timely corrective actions. Verification confirms that the implemented control measures are functioning as intended and continue to be effective.

These include verification of prerequisite programs, verification of the critical control points, and verification of the overall HACCP plan.

Monitoring usually focuses on processes, such as when and where activities occur, who delivers them and how many people or entities they reach. In the basic meaning, validation and verification serve the same purpose, that is, they serve to check whether the manufactured product is what we or other stakeholders wanted.

Verification asks, “Are we building the product right?” focusing on whether the development aligns with specifications. Validation, on the other hand, asks, “Are we building the right product?” ensuring the outcome meets user needs and requirements.

Verification means checking the documents, designs, and other programming things. Validation means testing the actual product.

Objective and Focus: Validation is proactive, preventing incorrect or inappropriate data entry. Verification is reactive, ensuring no alteration or corruption has occurred. Techniques Utilized: Validation employs a variety of checks based on data type and context.

In conclusion, method validation is usually applied to an “in-house method” developed by a laboratory; while method verification is applied to a “compendia method or previously validated method” when it is being use in a particular laboratory for the first time.

What is monitoring and verification? ›

Monitoring : Conducting a planned sequence of observations or measurements to assess whether control measures are operating as intended. Verification : Confirmation, through the provision of objective evidence, that specified requirements have been fulfilled.

Verification vs validation: what's the difference:

Typically, verification is said to be about 'building the thing right' while validation is about the 'building the right thing'. In other words, verification is about checking against engineering specifications, while validation is about checking against user needs.

Most monitoring procedures need to be rapid because they relate to on-line, "real-time" processes and there will not be time for lengthy analytical testing. Examples of monitoring activities include: visual observations and measurement of temperature, time, pH, and moisture level.

In short, verification is focused on the implementation of the plan, while validation is focused on its accuracy. You cannot validate a process until you verify the process is consistently following the plan and operating as intended.

The purpose of monitoring is to confirm that the critical limits are being continuously achieved and to detect any loss of control to enable effective corrective action to be taken.

Monitoring is a planned sequence of observations or measurements to assess whether a CCP is under control and to produce an accurate record for future use in verification.

Inspection implies less frequent check points to assess for changes or deviations to the anticipated or required results. Monitoring is defined as checking continuously for the purpose of control in order to react quickly to change.

At its core, monitoring is about being proactive. It's about observing and checking quality, and includes important supporting elements such as alerting and reporting. Diagnostics on the other hand, is a reactive task; something performed when you are in jeopardy.