Analytical Method Validation Checklist
Analytical Method Validation Checklist
Analytical Method Validation Checklist
Note:
1. The following validation parameters are required for COMPENDIAL METHOD (assay/related
substances/dissolution):
a) Specificity
b) Precision (intermediate precision)
c) System Suitability tests
2. Please arrange the documents in sequence according to the checklist provided.
Commonly Acceptance Criteria
PARAMETER ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Absence of interfering peaks in the placebo, impurity demonstrate specificity
Specificity
Pass peak purity test (particularly for related substances test)
r2 0.995
Linearity
y-intercept at 100% working concentration ≤ 2%
Measured recovery within 95% - 105%
Accuracy or
mean difference ± 2% & CI
Precision RSD ≤ 2.0% & CI
(Repeatability)
Precision RSD ≤ 2.0% & CI
(intermediate or
precision/ mean difference ± 2% & CI
ruggedness)
Detection Limit LOD peak must be visible
If based on standard deviation of the response and the slope method, DL = 3.3 Ó/S
If based on signal to noise, S/N= 3:1 or 2:1
Quantitation if based on visual observation method, accuracy and precision data at LOQ must be ± 20%
Limit If based on standard deviation of the response and the slope method, DL = 10 Ó/S
If based on signal to noise, S/N= 3:1 or 2:1
System RSD ≤ 2%
Suitability Theoretical plate/column efficiency, N ≥ 2000
Testing Tailing factor < 2
Resolution > 2
Robustness Refer acceptance criteria for accuracy and precision (repeatability)
(not mandatory)