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Overview
BRCGS Validation and Verification Training has been developed to provide an understanding and practical application of the validation and verification principles required to demonstrate that the control measures implemented in product safety management systems are fit for purpose and effective.
The language of the training is Turkish. The training is delivered online. The training provider is BRCGS.
About the Training
The training covers the differences between validation and verification, the validation of control measures, the planning of verification activities, the assessment of objective evidence, the use of data and records, the assessment of process changes, and the application of validation and verification within BRCGS standards.
Who Should Attend?
- Quality managers and quality personnel
- Technical managers and technical personnel
- Food and product safety teams
- HACCP team members
- Personnel responsible for production and processes
- Internal auditors
- BRCGS auditors
- Consultants
- Personnel responsible for validation and verification activities
Objectives and Outcomes
The aim is to enable participants to distinguish correctly between the concepts of validation and verification, assess the effectiveness of control measures using appropriate evidence, plan verification activities on a risk-based basis, and implement an effective validation and verification system in accordance with BRCGS requirements.
By the End of the Training
Participants will be able to:
- Explain the concepts of validation and verification.
- Identify the difference between validation and verification.
- Assess which activities require validation.
- Identify evidence supporting the effectiveness of control measures.
- Plan verification activities.
- Select appropriate verification methods.
- Evaluate validation and verification records.
- Determine the need for revalidation following process changes.
- Analyse results and plan the necessary corrective actions.
- Apply the validation and verification requirements of BRCGS standards.
Programme and Method
Overview of Validation and Verification
- Concept of validation
- Concept of verification
- Differences between validation and verification
- Relationship between monitoring, validation and verification
- BRCGS requirements
Validation Principles
- Purpose of validation
- Demonstrating the effectiveness of control measures
- Use of scientific and technical evidence
- Assessment of legal and industry requirements
- Establishing validation criteria
Developing a Validation Plan
- Identifying the processes and control measures to be validated
- Establishing acceptance criteria
- Determining the methods to be used
- Data collection and evaluation
- Defining responsibilities
- Recording the results
Validation Evidence
- Scientific studies
- Technical literature
- Legal requirements
- Equipment and manufacturer data
- Trial and test results
- Process performance data
- In-house studies
Validation of HACCP and Control Measures
- Validation of CCPs
- Assessment of critical limits
- OPRP and other control measures
- Heat treatment controls
- Microbiological control measures
- Physical and chemical hazard controls
Verification Principles
- Purpose of verification
- Scope of verification activities
- Determining the frequency of verification
- Evaluation of objective evidence
- Recording verification results
Verification Methods
- Internal audits
- Review of records
- Sampling and analysis
- Environmental monitoring results
- Product testing
- Process observations
- Calibration and measurement checks
- Trend analyses
Difference Between Monitoring and Verification
- Routine monitoring activities
- Independent verification activities
- Checking monitoring records
- Evaluation of verification results
- Separation of responsibilities
Evaluation of Results
- Acceptance criteria
- Identification of deviations
- Trend analysis
- Evaluation of recurring issues
- Effectiveness assessment
- Integration of results into the management system
Corrective Actions
- Evaluation of failed verification results
- Root cause analysis
- Determining corrective actions
- Review of control measures
- Assessment of the need for revalidation
- Verification of action effectiveness
Change Management and Revalidation
- Product changes
- Process changes
- Equipment changes
- Raw material and supplier changes
- New scientific or legal information
- Recurring non-conformities
- Revalidation criteria
Documentation and Records
- Validation plans
- Verification plans
- Evidence and supporting documents
- Records of results
- Review records
- Keeping documents up to date
BRCGS Practices
- Validation requirements in BRCGS standards
- Verification requirements in BRCGS standards
- Expectations for objective evidence
- Assessment of validation and verification during an audit
- Example conformity and non-conformity scenarios
Training Method
The training is delivered through subject presentations, evaluation of BRCGS requirements, case studies, example validation and verification scenarios, data evaluation exercises and practical conformity assessments.
Attendance and Certificate
Certificate Rules
A certificate of attendance is issued to all participants whose attendance has been confirmed. To receive a certificate of achievement, participants must obtain a passing grade in the examination at the end of the training; participants who use all their examination attempts but do not pass will be issued a certificate of attendance.
FAQ and Resources
Who is the BRCGS Validation and Verification Training suitable for?
It is intended for quality, technical, product safety and production personnel, as well as auditors and consultants involved in validating, verifying or assessing control measures within product safety management systems.
What is the main purpose of the training?
The purpose is to enable participants to understand the difference between validation and verification and to plan and implement these activities appropriately within the product safety management system.
What is the difference between validation and verification?
Validation demonstrates that a control measure is capable of effectively controlling the intended hazard, while verification involves assessing whether the established system and control measures operate in practice as planned.
Does the training include practical exercises?
Yes. The training uses case studies, examples of control measures, the assessment of validation evidence and verification scenarios.
Is there an examination at the end of the training?
Yes. An assessment examination is administered at the end of the training.
References
- BRCGS Validation and Verification Course Materials
- BRCGS Global Standards
- BRCGS Product Safety Management Guidance
- Codex General Principles of Food Hygiene
- HACCP Principles and Guidelines
- Relevant BRCGS guidance and guidelines