ABSTRACT
The objective of any validation process is to prove that a process works and can work routinely, thereafter. The concept and process of validation pertaining to aseptic processing and packaging of food is complex. The roots of validation are in the pharmaceutical and aerospace industries. It is important to understand the scope, information content, and limitations of any validation process and its relationship to day-to-day process capability and deliverables. This chapter is intended to be an overview.
