Method Validation and Verification
with Respect to ISO16140

Yannick Bichot

with Yannick Bichot, MSc
International Marketing Manager, Food Science Division
Bio-Rad Laboratories

Nov 18
Wed 11AM-12PM GMT +8 SG

Although method validation and method verification are interchangeable terms, they have distinguishing analytical and statistical requirements, especially for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017. It is a significant advantage for food testing laboratories to obtain ISO 17025 certification not only bolsters a laboratory’s reputation, but also demonstrates an organization’s commitment to quality, operational efficiency and management practices. This webinar will provide a detailed and simple explanation between method validation and method verification together with the requirements of each analytical approach to comply with ISO/IEC Standard 17025:2017 for microbiology laboratory accreditation.

In this 45 minute webinar, participants will gain valuable insight into:

  1. The major differences between method validation and method verification.
  2. The performance characteristics for method validation and requirements for method verification.
  3. Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for qualitative methods from a technical perspective.

Speaker Bio:

Yannick Bichot joined Bio-Rad’s Food Science Division in 2005. He has 20 years experience in veterinary testing and food microbiology. He is also a member of the AFNOR V08B French standardization commission for food microbiology test methods and of the AFNOR Agri-food Validation Commission as well as technical reviewer for NF Validation Technical Board.