SEMINAR ON
PUBLISHED GUIDANCES 
ICH-Q2A “Text on Validation of Analytical Procedure:(1994) 
ICH-Q2B “Validation of Analytical Procedures: Methodology: 
(1995) 
CDER “Reviewer Guidance: Validation of Chromatographic 
Method” (1994) 
CDER “Submitting Samples and Analytical Data for Method 
Validations” (1987) 
CDER Draft “Analytical Procedures and Method Validation” 
(2000) 
CDER “Bioanalytical Method Validation for Human Studies” 
(1999) 
USP<1225> “Validation of Compendial Methods” (current 
revision)
QC 
WHY ANALYTICAL METHOD 
VALIDATION 
Verifying 
system 
suitability 
For submission to Compendia 
Part of 
registration 
application
SUBMISSION TO THE COMPENDIA 
RATIONALE 
PROPOSED ANALYTICAL PROCEDURE 
DATA ELEMENTS
TYPES OF ANALYTICAL 
PROCEDURES TO BE VALIDATED 
Identification tests. 
Quantitative tests for impurities' 
content. 
Limit tests for the control of 
impurities. 
Quantitative tests of the active 
moiety in samples of drug 
substance or drug product or other 
selected component(s) in the drug 
product.
CONSIDERATIONS PRIOR TO METHOD 
VALIDATION 
Suitability of Instrument 
Status of Qualification and Calibration 
Suitability of Materials 
Status of Reference Standards, Reagents, etc. 
Suitability of Analyst 
Status of Training and Qualification Records 
Suitability of Documentation 
Written analytical procedure and proper approved protocol with 
pre-established acceptance criteria.
EXAMPLES OF METHODS THAT REQUIRE 
VALIDATION DOCUMENTATION 
CHROMATOGRAPHIC METHODS 
SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC METHODS 
CAPILLARY ELECTROPHORESIS METHODS 
PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS METHODS 
DISSOLUTION METHODS 
TITRATION METHODS 
AUTOMATED ANALYTICAL METHODS
ANALYTICAL METHOD VALIDATION 
Validation of an analytical method is the process 
by which it is established, by laboratory studies, 
that the performance characteristics of the method 
meet the requirements for the intended analytical 
applications.
TYPICAL ANALYTICAL PERFORMANCE 
CHARACTERISTICS USED IN METHOD VALIDATION 
Specificity (Selectivity) 
Linearity 
Range 
Accuracy 
Precision 
Detection Limit 
Quantitation Limit 
Robustness 
System Suitability Testing
SPECIFICITY 
SPECIFICITY is the ability to assess unequivocally the analyte in 
presence of components which may be expected to be present. 
DETERMINATION 
IDENTIFICATION TESTS 
ASSAY AND IMPURITY TEST(S) 
– Impurities are available 
– Impurities are not available
LINEARITY 
LINEARITY of an analytical procedure is its ability (within a given 
range) to obtain test results which are directly proportional to the 
concentration (amount) of analyte in the sample. 
DETERMINATION- Linearity should be evaluated by visual 
inspection of a plot of signals as a function of analyte concentration or 
content. 
NOTE 
For the establishment of linearity, a minimum of five 
concentrations is recommended.
RANGE 
RANGE of an analytical procedure is the interval between the 
upper and lower concentration (amounts) of analyte in the sample 
(including these concentrations) for which it has been 
demonstrated that the analytical procedure has a suitable level of 
precision, accuracy and linearity. 
DETERMINATION-The specified range is normally 
derived from linearity studies and depends on the intended 
application of the procedure.
ACCURACY 
ACCURACY of an analytical method is the closeness of test 
results obtained by that method to the true value. 
DETERMINATION-Accuracy should be established across 
the specified range of the analytical procedure. 
ASSAY 
– Drug Substance 
– Drug Product 
IMPURITIES (QUANTITATION) 
NOTE 
Accuracy should be assessed using a minimum of 9 
determinations over a minimum of 3 concentration 
levels covering the specified range (i.e., three 
concentrations and three replicates of each).
PRECISION 
PRECISION of an analytical method is the degree of agreement among 
individual test results when the method is applied repeatedly to multiple 
samplings of a homogenous sample. 
DETERMINATION- A sufficient number of aliquots of a 
homogeneous sample are assayed to be able to calculate statistically valid 
estimates of standard deviation or relative standard deviation. 
Repeatability 
Intermediate precision 
Reproducibilty
DETECTION LIMIT 
DETECTION LIMIT of an individual analytical 
procedure is the lowest amount of analyte in a sample which can 
be detected but not necessarily quantitated, under the stated 
experimental conditions. 
DETERMINATION- Several approaches for determining 
the detection limit are possible, depending on whether the 
procedure is a non-instrumental or instrumental. 
BASED ON VISUAL EXAMINATION 
BASED ON SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO
QUANTITATION LIMIT 
QUANTITATION LIMIT of an individual analytical 
procedure is the lowest amount of analyte in a sample which can be 
quantitatively determined with suitable precision and accuracy. 
DETERMINATION- Several approaches for determining the 
detection limit are possible, depending on whether the procedure is a 
non-instrumental or instrumental. 
BASED ON VISUAL EXAMINATION 
BASED ON SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO
LOQ, LOD and SNR 
Limit of Quantitation 
Limit of Detection 
Signal to Noise Ratio 
noise 
Peak A 
LOD 
Peak B 
LOQ 
Baseline
RUGGEDNESS 
RUGGEDNESS of an analytical method is the degree of 
reproducibility of test results obtained by the analysis of the same 
samples under a variety of conditions, such as different laboratories 
different analyst, different instruments, different lots of reagent, 
different elapsed assay times, different assay temperatures, different 
days, etc. 
NOTE 
Included in 
but not in
ROBUSTNESS 
ROBUSTNESS of an analytical procedure is a measure of its 
capacity to remain unaffected by small, but deliberate variations in 
method parameters and provides an indication of its reliability during 
normal usage. 
DETERMINATION- The evaluation of robustness should be 
considered during the development phase and depends on the type of 
procedure under study.
SYSTEM SUITABILITY TESTING 
SYSTEM SUITABILITY TESTING is an integral part of 
many analytical procedures. The tests are based on the concept that the 
equipment, electronics, analytical operations and samples to be analyzed 
constitute an integral system that can be evaluated as such.
Recommended Validation Characteristics of the Various Types of Tests
REVALIDATION MAY BE NECESSARY IN THE 
FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES: 
changes in the synthesis of the drug substance; 
changes in the composition of the finished 
product; 
changes in the analytical procedure; 
The degree of revalidation required depends on 
the nature of the changes. Certain other changes 
may require validation as well.
Enlist published guidances pertaining to analytical 
method validation. (2 marks) 
Why to go for analytical method validation? (2 marks) 
Enlist typical analytical performance characteristics used 
in method validation. (2 marks) 
Explain any four analytical performance characteristics 
in detail. (10 marks) 
When is revalidation necessary? (2 marks)
The United State Pharmacopoeia 24; The National 
Formulary 19; 2000: [1225] VALIDATION OF 
COMPENDIAL METHODS. 
http://www.labcompliance.com/methods/meth_val. 
htm#introduction 
http://www.fda.gov/cder/guidance/2396dft.htm 
www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/ 
ac/02/slides/3841s1_07_lachman.PPT 
http://www.fda.gov/cder/guidance/ameth.htm
http://www.ich.org 
http://www.fda.gov/cder/guidance/425 
2fnl.htm 
http://www.pharmtech.com/pharmtech/dat 
a/articlestandard/pharmtech/102003/483 
14/article.pdf 
http://www.ivstandards.com/tech/reliabilit 
y/part17.asp 
http://www.aoac.org/
Analytical method validation

Analytical method validation

  • 1.
  • 2.
    PUBLISHED GUIDANCES ICH-Q2A“Text on Validation of Analytical Procedure:(1994) ICH-Q2B “Validation of Analytical Procedures: Methodology: (1995) CDER “Reviewer Guidance: Validation of Chromatographic Method” (1994) CDER “Submitting Samples and Analytical Data for Method Validations” (1987) CDER Draft “Analytical Procedures and Method Validation” (2000) CDER “Bioanalytical Method Validation for Human Studies” (1999) USP<1225> “Validation of Compendial Methods” (current revision)
  • 3.
    QC WHY ANALYTICALMETHOD VALIDATION Verifying system suitability For submission to Compendia Part of registration application
  • 4.
    SUBMISSION TO THECOMPENDIA RATIONALE PROPOSED ANALYTICAL PROCEDURE DATA ELEMENTS
  • 5.
    TYPES OF ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES TO BE VALIDATED Identification tests. Quantitative tests for impurities' content. Limit tests for the control of impurities. Quantitative tests of the active moiety in samples of drug substance or drug product or other selected component(s) in the drug product.
  • 6.
    CONSIDERATIONS PRIOR TOMETHOD VALIDATION Suitability of Instrument Status of Qualification and Calibration Suitability of Materials Status of Reference Standards, Reagents, etc. Suitability of Analyst Status of Training and Qualification Records Suitability of Documentation Written analytical procedure and proper approved protocol with pre-established acceptance criteria.
  • 7.
    EXAMPLES OF METHODSTHAT REQUIRE VALIDATION DOCUMENTATION CHROMATOGRAPHIC METHODS SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC METHODS CAPILLARY ELECTROPHORESIS METHODS PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS METHODS DISSOLUTION METHODS TITRATION METHODS AUTOMATED ANALYTICAL METHODS
  • 8.
    ANALYTICAL METHOD VALIDATION Validation of an analytical method is the process by which it is established, by laboratory studies, that the performance characteristics of the method meet the requirements for the intended analytical applications.
  • 9.
    TYPICAL ANALYTICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS USED IN METHOD VALIDATION Specificity (Selectivity) Linearity Range Accuracy Precision Detection Limit Quantitation Limit Robustness System Suitability Testing
  • 10.
    SPECIFICITY SPECIFICITY isthe ability to assess unequivocally the analyte in presence of components which may be expected to be present. DETERMINATION IDENTIFICATION TESTS ASSAY AND IMPURITY TEST(S) – Impurities are available – Impurities are not available
  • 11.
    LINEARITY LINEARITY ofan analytical procedure is its ability (within a given range) to obtain test results which are directly proportional to the concentration (amount) of analyte in the sample. DETERMINATION- Linearity should be evaluated by visual inspection of a plot of signals as a function of analyte concentration or content. NOTE For the establishment of linearity, a minimum of five concentrations is recommended.
  • 13.
    RANGE RANGE ofan analytical procedure is the interval between the upper and lower concentration (amounts) of analyte in the sample (including these concentrations) for which it has been demonstrated that the analytical procedure has a suitable level of precision, accuracy and linearity. DETERMINATION-The specified range is normally derived from linearity studies and depends on the intended application of the procedure.
  • 14.
    ACCURACY ACCURACY ofan analytical method is the closeness of test results obtained by that method to the true value. DETERMINATION-Accuracy should be established across the specified range of the analytical procedure. ASSAY – Drug Substance – Drug Product IMPURITIES (QUANTITATION) NOTE Accuracy should be assessed using a minimum of 9 determinations over a minimum of 3 concentration levels covering the specified range (i.e., three concentrations and three replicates of each).
  • 15.
    PRECISION PRECISION ofan analytical method is the degree of agreement among individual test results when the method is applied repeatedly to multiple samplings of a homogenous sample. DETERMINATION- A sufficient number of aliquots of a homogeneous sample are assayed to be able to calculate statistically valid estimates of standard deviation or relative standard deviation. Repeatability Intermediate precision Reproducibilty
  • 16.
    DETECTION LIMIT DETECTIONLIMIT of an individual analytical procedure is the lowest amount of analyte in a sample which can be detected but not necessarily quantitated, under the stated experimental conditions. DETERMINATION- Several approaches for determining the detection limit are possible, depending on whether the procedure is a non-instrumental or instrumental. BASED ON VISUAL EXAMINATION BASED ON SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO
  • 17.
    QUANTITATION LIMIT QUANTITATIONLIMIT of an individual analytical procedure is the lowest amount of analyte in a sample which can be quantitatively determined with suitable precision and accuracy. DETERMINATION- Several approaches for determining the detection limit are possible, depending on whether the procedure is a non-instrumental or instrumental. BASED ON VISUAL EXAMINATION BASED ON SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO
  • 18.
    LOQ, LOD andSNR Limit of Quantitation Limit of Detection Signal to Noise Ratio noise Peak A LOD Peak B LOQ Baseline
  • 19.
    RUGGEDNESS RUGGEDNESS ofan analytical method is the degree of reproducibility of test results obtained by the analysis of the same samples under a variety of conditions, such as different laboratories different analyst, different instruments, different lots of reagent, different elapsed assay times, different assay temperatures, different days, etc. NOTE Included in but not in
  • 20.
    ROBUSTNESS ROBUSTNESS ofan analytical procedure is a measure of its capacity to remain unaffected by small, but deliberate variations in method parameters and provides an indication of its reliability during normal usage. DETERMINATION- The evaluation of robustness should be considered during the development phase and depends on the type of procedure under study.
  • 21.
    SYSTEM SUITABILITY TESTING SYSTEM SUITABILITY TESTING is an integral part of many analytical procedures. The tests are based on the concept that the equipment, electronics, analytical operations and samples to be analyzed constitute an integral system that can be evaluated as such.
  • 22.
    Recommended Validation Characteristicsof the Various Types of Tests
  • 23.
    REVALIDATION MAY BENECESSARY IN THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES: changes in the synthesis of the drug substance; changes in the composition of the finished product; changes in the analytical procedure; The degree of revalidation required depends on the nature of the changes. Certain other changes may require validation as well.
  • 24.
    Enlist published guidancespertaining to analytical method validation. (2 marks) Why to go for analytical method validation? (2 marks) Enlist typical analytical performance characteristics used in method validation. (2 marks) Explain any four analytical performance characteristics in detail. (10 marks) When is revalidation necessary? (2 marks)
  • 25.
    The United StatePharmacopoeia 24; The National Formulary 19; 2000: [1225] VALIDATION OF COMPENDIAL METHODS. http://www.labcompliance.com/methods/meth_val. htm#introduction http://www.fda.gov/cder/guidance/2396dft.htm www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/ ac/02/slides/3841s1_07_lachman.PPT http://www.fda.gov/cder/guidance/ameth.htm
  • 26.
    http://www.ich.org http://www.fda.gov/cder/guidance/425 2fnl.htm http://www.pharmtech.com/pharmtech/dat a/articlestandard/pharmtech/102003/483 14/article.pdf http://www.ivstandards.com/tech/reliabilit y/part17.asp http://www.aoac.org/