Description

Method Validation and Verification for Chemical Analysis

(Covering Pesticide Residue, Contaminants & Nutritional Analysis)

Master International Guidelines for Reliable Residue, Toxin, and Contaminant Analysis in Foods

 

In the critical field of food safety, the accuracy and reliability of chemical testing methods are non-negotiable. This comprehensive training program is your definitive guide to the verification and validation of chemical methods for estimating residues, toxins, and contaminants, in alignment with SANTE 11312:2021, AOAC, and ICH guidelines. Through expert instruction and practical exercises, you will gain the expertise to ensure your laboratory's methods are fit-for-purpose, technically sound, and fully compliant with international and Indian regulatory standards, thereby safeguarding public health and ensuring product integrity.

 

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the Critical Significance of method verification and validation in ensuring the reliability of chemical testing results.

  • Interpret Key Guidelines including SANTE 11312:2021, AOAC, and ICH with a structured understanding of their requirements.

  • Evaluate Crucial Performance Characteristics such as specificity, accuracy, precision, linearity, LOD, LOQ, and robustness.

  • Apply Statistical Techniques for data analysis against defined acceptance criteria.

  • Develop and Execute competent verification and validation protocols to confirm a method's fitness for purpose.

  • Understand Regulatory Concepts including MRL (Maximum Residue Limit) and MRPL (Minimum Required Performance Limit).

 

Course Curriculum

The course is structured into digestible modules, designed for optimal learning flow:

  • Module 1: Introduction to Method Verification & Validation and Overview of SANTE, AOAC, and ICH Guidelines

  • Module 2: Performance Characteristics: From Specificity and Selectivity to LOD/LOQ and Ruggedness

  • Module 3: Statistical Analysis, Acceptance Criteria, and Data Interpretation

  • Module 4: Developing and Implementing Fit-for-Purpose Validation Protocols

  • Module 5: Practical Workshops, Case Studies on Residue Analysis, and Interactive Q&A

 

Who Is This Course For?

This course is essential for professionals involved in chemical testing, food safety, and laboratory management, including:

  • Food Analysts, Food Chemists, and Laboratory Analysts

  • Quality Managers, Professionals, and Laboratory Technicians

  • Researchers and Scientists in Chemical Analysis

  • Regulators, Internal Auditors, and Assessors

  • Consultants and Trainers in the food and chemical testing sectors

 

Prerequisites

While there are no formal prerequisites, it is highly recommended that participants have a fair knowledge of food chemical analysis and basic laboratory practices to maximize their learning experience.

 

Course Features & Included Materials

  • Interactive Learning: Engage in hands-on exercises and scenario-based workshops to reinforce the application of guidelines.

  • Expert-Led Sessions: Participate in dedicated Q&A sessions with experienced chemistry professionals.

  • Comprehensive Learning Materials: Receive digital learning materials covering all key guidelines and validation procedures.

  • Knowledge Evaluation: Gauge your understanding with Pre and Post-training assessments.

  • Certificate of Training: Earn a verifiable, with a unique ID and QR code, soft-copy certificate issued via the QCI training portal. Validate your achievement anytime at https://pathshala.qcin.org/.

 

Enroll Today and Ensure the Accuracy and Compliance of Your Chemical Testing Methods!

Invest in your skills to build a foundation of technical excellence, enhance the credibility of your analytical results, and confidently navigate the requirements of method verification and validation.

 

For more information, please contact:

Rohit Varshney at rohit.varshney@qcin.org or call +91 97735 00376.