Yes. The Method Validation Planner is free to use. The Quality Control Planner will also be free when released.

The planner helps you develop an initial method validation plan. Based on information about your method, it proposes performance characteristics for your review. You can then record evaluation approaches, acceptance criteria, study details, and notes before downloading the plan as an Excel file.

Yes. The questions and proposed performance characteristics adapt to whether you select a quantitative or qualitative method.

You can deselect proposed characteristics that are not relevant to your study. Review the proposed scope and ensure your final plan includes all evaluations needed for the method and its intended use.

You enter the acceptance criteria for each selected characteristic. The tool provides illustrative examples and possible sources to help you, but you must select and justify criteria appropriate to your method, intended use, and applicable requirements.

The current tool supports planning. It does not analyse experimental results or determine whether your method meets the acceptance criteria.

Yes. You can download your initial plan as an Excel file for further editing, technical review, and use within your laboratory’s documentation system.

Using the planner alone does not demonstrate compliance. Your laboratory remains responsible for establishing an appropriate study, performing the work, evaluating results, maintaining records, and demonstrating that the method is fit for its intended use.

The first visit downloads the components needed to run the tool in your browser. This may take around 30 seconds, depending on your connection and device.

The Quality Control Planner is currently under development. It is intended to help laboratories plan QC activities and consider suitable frequencies based on method risks, available QC materials, sample throughput, and laboratory workflow.

Validated Voices is ISO4LAB’s video podcast series, featuring discussions about laboratory accreditation, proficiency testing, certified reference materials, and practical quality management challenges.

You can explore episodes on the Validated Voices page and watch them on YouTube.

Our resources are developed for laboratory personnel, quality managers, technical managers, proficiency testing providers, and certified reference material producers. Individual resources may focus on a particular activity or organisation type.

Review each resource for relevance before applying it. Adapt the guidance to your organisation’s activities, methods, responsibilities, and applicable requirements.