Validation Types: Know the Difference

Not all validation is the same!

Watch a quick breakdown of the types of validation.

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When we talk about validation in life sciences, it’s easy to think of it as a single step: something you check off a list to move forward.

But in reality, validation comes in many forms — and each one plays a different role in protecting your products, your patients, and your process.

🔹 Process Validation proves that your manufacturing process can consistently make good products, not just once, but over time.

🔹 Cleaning Validation ensures that when you switch from making one product to another, no residue or contamination carries over.

🔹 Software Validation confirms that the tools and systems you rely on are capturing accurate, reliable data — essential for traceability and audits.

🔹 Test Method Validation makes sure that when you check your products, your tests can truly tell a good one from a bad one.

Each type of validation needs its own strategy, its own focus, and its own evidence.

Getting it right isn’t just about meeting regulations — it’s about building trust in everything you manufacture.

At Brayearst, we help companies bring the right level of rigor to each type of validation, supporting smarter growth and stronger compliance.

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We’d love to help. Don't let small validation gaps grow into major risks.

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