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Short lesson · About 3 minutes

Validation and verification

Distinguish evidence that a control can work from checks that it is implemented as intended.

Plain-language lesson · Institute of Food Safety, Health & Hygiene
Published and editorially reviewed October 7, 2026

Two questions, two kinds of work

Validation: What evidence supports the control under the intended conditions?

Verification: How do we check that the system is implemented as intended and functioning within its established arrangements?

The type of activity and the applicable requirements depend on the operation. Keep the purpose clear when describing the work in your system.

Check your reasoning
A team reviews a production monitoring record against the established process requirements. Which activity is this example illustrating?
Use this as a team discussion

Ask each person to explain the reason for the answer. Then discuss a similar question in your operation and which information or records would help you work through it.

Further reading

Sources reviewed October 7, 2026.

This informal learning activity does not issue a certificate. Arrange project-specific technical questions separately.