Analytical Test Method Categories

Analytical Test Methods Categories

 

The categories of analytical test method categories for which validation data should be required are:

Category I: Analytical methods for quantitation of major components of bulk drug substances or active ingredients (including preservatives) in finished pharmaceutical products.

Category II: Analytical methods for the determination of impurities in bulk drug substances or degradation compounds in finished pharmaceutical products. These methods include quantitative assays and limit tests.

Category III: Analytical methods for determination of performance characteristics (e.g., dissolution, drug release).

Category IV: Identification tests.

Which Analytical Performance Characteristics are Required for each Analytical Test Method Category as per USP <1225>?

 For each analytical test method category, different analytical performance characteristic is needed.

 The following table describes which analytical performance characteristics is applicable to each analytical test method category:

USP 1225 table analytical test method validation

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References: Analytical Test Method Categories

httpss://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=225.1

Analytical Procedures and Methods Validation for Drugs and Biologics Guidance for Industry

httpss://www.fda.gov/files/drugs/published/Analytical-Procedures-and-Methods-Validation-for-Drugs-and-Biologics.pdf

Validation of compendial methods

https://www.uspbpep.com/usp29/v29240/usp29nf24s0_c1225.html

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