What is validation, what is verification?

Mainly validation is linked to quality control and verification to quality assurance.

For instance, the pH and acidity measurement of a final product ( if within specs) validates that the product is correct. On the other hand, internal audits, external audits, annual quality review, verificate if the procedures linked to the final product or service are meeting their purpose.

A more generic answer to the question above is: Validation: if we make the product right Verification: if we make the right product.

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