Validation
CQV, IQ/OQ/PQ, process validation, cleaning validation and CSV.
Validation demonstrates that equipment, processes and computerised systems consistently deliver the intended result. This section covers the full validation lifecycle for cannabis facilities — from commissioning and equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) through process validation, continued process verification, cleaning validation, analytical method validation and packaging validation — built around a risk-based Validation Master Plan.
Validation — where to start
CQV, IQ/OQ/PQ, process validation, CSV, cleaning validation and lifecycle approach. Use the resources below to learn, assess your readiness and take the next step.
Validation Master Plans for Cannabis
Structure and content of a GMP-compliant Validation Master Plan for a pharmaceutical cannabis facility.
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Assess your validation programme maturity — free, 2 minutes, instant score across 10 GMP dimensions.
Open → FREECCVP Certification
The specialist validation certification for cannabis — IQ/OQ/PQ, CSV, cleaning validation and process validation.
View course → NEXT STEPVMP Template
Download the ECI Validation Master Plan template — EU GMP Annex 15 aligned with cannabis-specific content.
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Validation Master Plans (VMP)
Build a risk-based validation and qualification strategy for medical cannabis facilities, from system scope through lifecycle control.
Process Validation for Medical Cannabis Manufacturing
Understand lifecycle process validation, PPQ, CPPs, CQAs and continued process control for GMP cannabis operations.
Continued Process Verification (CPV)
Maintain the validated state through ongoing process monitoring, trend review, PQR/APQR integration and lifecycle validation.
IQ, OQ and PQ in Cannabis Manufacturing
Equipment qualification requirements for GMP-compliant facilities, acceptance criteria and lifecycle thinking across installation, operational and performance qualification.
Commissioning vs Qualification
A clear explanation of the difference between commissioning and qualification in cannabis GMP facilities — what each covers and how they relate.
Cleaning Validation for Cannabis Manufacturing
A practical guide to cleaning validation for cannabis extraction, formulation, filling and packaging equipment.
Cannabis Analytical Method Validation
Developing and validating cannabis analytical methods under ICH Q2(R2), ICH Q14 and EU GMP.
Cannabis Packaging Validation
Qualification and validation of packaging processes for cannabis flower, oils, capsules and metered sprays.
Test your knowledge
Complete the free GMP Lite Assessment to benchmark your current readiness across ten quality dimensions.