Validation is documented, proven evidence which provides a high level of assurance that the production process of food products and/or nutritional supplements will consistently produce products that meet predefined qualifications and quality features. The purpose of the validation process is to ensure that the food products and/or nutritional supplements meet all the quality, efficacy and safety requirements set for the final product, during all stages of production and in different batches of the same product, while adhering to a controlled and documented process.
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