Validation and Verification have always been something that seemed to be contradictory. I believe "verification" is the activity taken to prove something. Verification could be Inspection, demonstration (for instance watch them perform and SSOP), testing, analysis.
Proof of VALIDATION that a program is working would be the act of compiling all of the verification data points, along with other pertinent data points (Excerpts from current policy/procedure, random document review, customer complaint review, etc.).These data points would be the evidence showing program validation.
I wont send you my document, you will have to create your own. But here's an excerpt of validation for 11.2.12.8 from last years IPM internal audit
Column 1 is the clause ## (I broke each clause out individually), column 2 is the wording in the clause, column 3 is evidence of program validation. I used both current policy and review of the IPM manual to validate that this particular clause was being followed. The XXX's are in place to protect the innocent.
11.2.12.8
Pest contractors shall be: i. Licensed and approved by the local relevant authority; ii. Use only trained and qualified operators who comply with regulatory requirements; iii. Use only approved chemicals; v. Report to a responsible authorized person on entering the premises and after the completion of inspections or treatments; and vi. Provide a written report of their findings and the inspections and treatments applied.
- XXX“Integrated Pest Management Policy” states
- All pesticides used shall be applied by a certified applicator that is an employee of the approved licensed contractor. The Pest Control Operator (PCO) is the only contractors approved for pesticide application and shall be licensed, insured and familiar with the specific requirements prior to application.
- A written and detailed report is to be left by Pest Control Operator (PCO) at the exit meeting following a discussion of the issues
- Pest Control Contractors shall report to the SQF Practitioner or Designated Office Employee on entering the premises and after the completion of inspections or treatments.
- XXXX Pest Management Manual
- Review of all past service reports show 2 PCO’s have performed service on this site, XXXXand XX.
- XX “Commercial Technician” license from Texas Dept of Ag is listed in manual, with an expiration of 1/31/2020
- XX“Commercial Certified Applicator” license from Texas Department of Agriculture expires 1/31/2020
- Review of XXX Pest Management Manual shows a page entitled “2018 Approved Product List”
- This list has spots for Category, trade name, EPA#, Active, % active, and Formulation/Description
- Review of XX Pest Management Manual shows documentation of written reports of findings, inspections, and treatments.
