The Validation Technical Committee of the IoPP is a group of individual professionals working together to provide mutual assistance and improvements in the practice of validating packaging operations. Package developers, mechanical and electrical engineers, quality assurance professionals and regulatory coordinators represent individuals who participate. They may be employees of user companies, employees of machinery or package manufacturers, or consultants. This committee meets two to three times a year at various locations. The committee will participate in projects of shared interest to the committee members.
Meetings are open to members and invited guests.
Meeting fees are charged to cover expenses. The committee will form groups of its members to work on specific projects that the members feel will provide benefit to the industry and profession. It is the intention of the Committee is to work closely with the FDA with a view toward providing guidance to people engaged in validation that is appropriate in the eyes of the Administration. A call for interested members is underway for the formation of a new Graphics Technical Task Force Group.