A Guide to Hemp Method Validations - Part One
June 17, 2021

Accurate analysis of hemp products is crucial for cultivators, whether to confirm a legal level of THC or to establish the quality of the product. This means the method itself must be proven trustworthy. To make an informed decision about which method to use, a user must first understand the language surrounding method validation. This paper highlights key differences in similar-sounding terms and provides important definitions that will allow a user to understand method validation and verification processes. This paper is the first in a series of five papers explaining method validations to help each user choose the strongest fit for their needs.
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While validation of a method establishes known performance requirements, verification ensures the method works as intended for the desired matrices and facilities.
This paper will go over the differences between these two ways to validate a method and list the various benefits of internal and external method validations.
This paper will focus on aspects for two different types of validations, those for chemistry and microbiology methods.
This paper outlines the requirements that methods must meet to be considered validated and the advantages of validated methods.
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