Equipment Validation and Consultancy Services
Mason Technology offers flexible validation services, including IQ, OQ, PQ and RQ, to organisations operating in heavily regulated sectors such as pharmaceutical, biopharma, medical devices, nutrition and beverage, and manufacturing. For over 20 years, our highly experienced validation specialists have worked with clients to ensure their lab equipment or software is installed correctly, operates as required, and performs consistently.
Additionally, our validation specialists offer consultancy services to companies looking for specialist support in determining what they need to do to ensure they meet necessary regulatory requirements.
Why choose Mason Technology for your Equipment Validation?
- Our validation protocols are developed in line with recommendations and insights from our technical experts and manufacturers.
- Validation protocols are regularly reviewed and amended to reflect updated manufacturer and industry recommendations, or changes in relevant international Pharmacopeia testing.
- All validation protocol documentation is controlled using our electronic Documentation Management System.
- If applicable, validation is accompanied by ISO 17025 (INAB) Certification. For details, see our ISO 17025 Scope of Accreditation.
- There is continuity of protocol content across all products.
- Pricing is agreed at the outset, meaning no bill shock. While our standard validation service has a set price, we can quote you for additional requirements that are outside the scope of our standard offering.
Installation Qualification
(IQ)
Documented verification that the installed equipment/software is operating as per the manufacturer’s recommendations and is fit for its intended use.
Operational Qualification
(OQ)
Documented verification that the installed equipment/software is operating as per the manufacturer’s recommendations and is fit for its intended use.
Performance Qualification
(PQ)
Documented process of demonstrating that the equipment consistently performs according to a specification appropriate for its routine use.
Re-Qualification
(RQ)
Documented process of demonstrating the equipment remains in a state of control at set, defined intervals.
What our customers say about our Equipment Validation Services
‘I wanted to thank you and everyone in Mason Technology who contributed to the successful delivery of our recent project, I was very impressed with the company. I found the team to be very professional and quality focused – from the development of the testing approach, generation of documentation, to the execution of the protocols. The qualification files are completed to a high standard and have proven to be very robust. I would particularly like to acknowledge Ken and the service engineers for their expertise, flexibility and ‘can-do’ approach which was vital in ensuring the equipment was commissioned and qualified in the tight deadlines.’
Jordan Costello, Quality Manager (QP/Deputy RP), United Drug
We are here to help you
With Mason Technology you get access to unrivalled scientific expertise.
With a scientific or engineering background and a specific focus area, our sales specialists are experts in their field giving them a distinct advantage when specifying products or designing scientific solutions for clients. We forge strong partnerships with our suppliers ensuring we have access to additional product and solution expertise when needed.
Manufacturer trained in the products we represent, our service engineers work closely with our validation specialists to ensure that equipment is installed and commissioned in line with regulatory requirements. This is especially important in heavily regulated industries such as pharma and biopharma.
If you have any questions regarding our equipment validation, complete the form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.