{"id":283188,"date":"2022-06-20T14:57:22","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T13:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/process-validation\/"},"modified":"2022-06-20T14:57:22","modified_gmt":"2022-06-20T13:57:22","slug":"process-validation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/process-validation\/","title":{"rendered":"Process Validation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"page-header-block-wrapper fullwidth-block\">\n    <div class=\"acf-page-header\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Merieux-NutriSciences-Europe-Process-Validation.jpg'); \">\n        <div class=\"overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"acf-page-header-container\">\n                            <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/process-validation-white.png\" alt=\"Icon\" \/>\n                <\/div>\n                        <h1>Process Validation<\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n.page-header-block-wrapper{\n    margin-bottom: 60px;\n}\n\n.fullwidth-block {\n    max-width: none !important;\n    width: 100vw !important;\n    position: relative;\n    padding:0px;\n    left: 50%;\n    right: 50%;\n    margin-left: -50vw;\n    margin-right: -50vw;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header {\n    background-size: cover;\n    background-position: center;\n    display: flex;\n    position: relative;\n    min-height: 250px; \n}\n\n.acf-page-header-container{\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 48px 24px;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    justify-content: end;\n    align-items: center;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header .overlay {\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 0;\n    left: 0;\n    right: 0;\n    bottom: 0;\n    background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--global-palette4), transparent);\n    z-index: 1;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header-container .image-wrapper{\n    position:relative;\n    height: 70px;\n    width: 70px;\n    background: var(--global-palette4);\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    z-index: 1;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header-container img{\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 50%;\n    left: 50%;\n    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);\n    max-width:40px;\n    z-index: 2;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header h1 {\n    display:block;\n    position: relative;\n    z-index: 2;\n    color:white;\n    text-align: center;\n}\n\n@media (min-width: 1025px) {\n    .acf-page-header-container{\n        width: 1290px;\n    }\n    \n}\n\n@media (max-width: 1024px) {\n    .acf-page-header-container {\n        align-self: end;\n    }\n    .acf-page-header .overlay {\n        background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--global-palette4), transparent);\n    }\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .acf-page-header .overlay {\n        background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--global-palette4), transparent);\n    }\n    .acf-page-header h1 {\n        font-size:28px;\n    }\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Process validation studies ensure that your process can achieve the targeted level of safety and\/or meet regulatory requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-22087_31a952-1b .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-22087_31a952-1b .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-22087_31a952-1b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-process-validation\"><strong>What is Process Validation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Process validation is a <strong>documented and consistent study<\/strong> that ensures a process, operating within <strong>controlled parameters<\/strong>, produces finished products meeting <strong>food safety requirements<\/strong>. By conducting the process within these controlled parameters, we guarantee the monitoring and control of food hazards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key drivers for managing food safety throughout the process include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understanding the <strong>reality of the process<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirmation that the process operates within <strong>controlled parameters<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Validation of the <strong>process&#8217;s efficiency<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Validating the process while <strong>operating under adverse parameters affecting food<\/strong> ensures the elimination or prevention of hazards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-22087_86aef8-4c .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-22087_86aef8-4c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-22087_86aef8-4c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-processes-must-be-validated\"><strong>Which Processes must be Validated<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our expertise can assist you in validating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Thermal processes<\/strong> for pathogen destruction\/reduction (sterilization, pasteurization, sterilization in acid products, heat treatments for low water activity products, UHT, cooking, drying, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cleaning processes<\/strong> against allergens and detergent residues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sanitation processes<\/strong> (microbiology, disinfection product residues).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-thermal processes<\/strong> for pathogen destruction\/reduction (high pressure, marinating, acidification, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mitigation<\/strong> measures for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/laboratory-testing\/contaminants-and-residues\/analysis-of-acrylamide-in-food\/\">acrylamide<\/a> production<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduction\/prevention<\/strong> of certain <strong>pathogens <\/strong>in foods or ingredients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nutrition<\/strong>, <strong>health<\/strong>, or <strong>vitamin<\/strong> and <strong>mineral claims<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mixing processes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Metal detectors<\/strong>, other foreign matter, magnets, sieves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-22087_6cc3a9-d8 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-22087_6cc3a9-d8 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-22087_6cc3a9-d8\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-method\"><strong>Our Method<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We collaborate closely with our customers to design the optimal validation methodology and see it through to completion. By ensuring the best design, our validation yields the most reliable results. Following recognized industry protocols, our technicians bring specialized expertise to each validation study. Throughout our tailor-made projects, we keep you informed and involved at every stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The process comprises:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Validation design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementation of validation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decision-making and reporting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our validation studies offer independent and unbiased evaluations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences&#8217; process validation studies and reports are recognized industry-wide for their meticulous attention to detail. Our experts deliver precise data to inform your food safety decisions, providing actionable insights to verify the efficacy of your production processes and ensure the safety of your finished products.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-22087_f602dd-e0 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-22087_f602dd-e0 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-22087_f602dd-e0\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-we-offer\">We Offer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over 10 years of experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A global team with extensive expertise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Numerous scientific publications on process validation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7 laboratories in the EU with over 10 specialized experts in process validation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successfully conducted more than 1000 process validations worldwide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/contact\/\"><strong>Contact us to know more about process validation<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Process validation studies ensure that your process can achieve the targeted level of safety and\/or meet regulatory requirements. 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