{"id":6532,"date":"2026-05-22T14:23:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/?p=6532"},"modified":"2026-05-22T17:43:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:13:25","slug":"validation-master-plan-vmp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/sa-en\/validation-master-plan-vmp\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Device Validation Master Plan (VMP) \u2013 Complete Updated Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6532\" class=\"elementor elementor-6532\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4678a2c7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4678a2c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24f99394 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24f99394\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Medical Device Validation Master Plan (VMP) \u2013 Complete Updated Guide<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60aed3c1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"60aed3c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a4f77cd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7a4f77cd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a681e3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a681e3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Validation Master Plan (VMP) is a top-level strategic document that defines how a medical device manufacturer will validate its equipment, utilities, processes, cleanrooms, software systems, analytical methods, and facilities. It serves as the foundation for demonstrating compliance with <a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/elevateplus\/quality-management-system-qms\/\">ISO 13485<\/a>, US FDA 21 CFR Part 820, <a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/elevateplus\/ce-marking-eu-mdr-ivdr\/\">EU MDR\/IVDR<\/a>, and GAMP 5 requirements.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, regulators across global markets expect medical device manufacturers to adopt a risk-based, lifecycle-driven validation strategy, and a well-built VMP is essential for demonstrating control, consistency, and quality assurance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operon Strategist supports medical device companies in developing robust, audit-ready VMPs aligned with updated global regulatory standards.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1918172d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1918172d\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28b0605e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"28b0605e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-353d3ff2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"353d3ff2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is a Validation Master Plan (VMP)?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f57c84f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f57c84f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Validation Master Plan (VMP) is a high-level controlled document that outlines:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What needs to be validated<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why validation is required<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sequence of validation activities<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsible teams<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acceptance criteria and documentation structure<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although not always a regulatory requirement, auditors frequently request a VMP because it helps demonstrate that the manufacturer is in full control of its processes and quality system.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e45911 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con 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400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifies critical systems, equipment, and processes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides a roadmap for validation activities<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensures consistent regulatory compliance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifies resource requirements (equipment, tools, personnel)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports audit readiness and reduces risk of FDA\/ISO non-conformities<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e3eef5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0e3eef5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Does a VMP Include? (Updated, Standardized Structure)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a0732e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a0732e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A strong VMP must cover the sections below, following modern regulatory expectations:<\/span><\/p><ol><li><strong> Title Page &amp; Document Authorization<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Includes document number, version, approval signatures (QA, RA, Manufacturing).<\/span><\/li><li><strong> Table of Contents<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structured for easy navigation and audit review.<\/span><\/li><li><strong> Abbreviations &amp; Glossary<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defines technical terminology, validation types, and standards referenced.<\/span><\/li><li><strong> Validation Policy &amp; Approach<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outlines the organization\u2019s approach to:<\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk-based validation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifecycle management<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revalidation frequency<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance with FDA, ISO, and MDR requirements<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"5\"><li><strong> Scope of Validation<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearly defines what is included and excluded.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covers:<\/span><\/li><\/ol><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleanrooms<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilities<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software systems<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytical methods<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Production processes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sterilization &amp; packaging<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"6\"><li><strong> Validation Responsibilities<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Details roles for manufacturing, QA, validation engineers, and external vendors.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"7\"><li><strong> Risk Management in Validation<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Includes risk assessment under ISO 14971, determining:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Critical processes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-risk equipment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Systems requiring full qualification<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"8\"><li><strong> Deviations &amp; Change Control<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Includes updated expectations for:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documenting deviations<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review &amp; approval workflows<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change control impact assessments<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"9\"><li><strong> Training Requirements<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updated requirement: All personnel involved in validation must be trained in:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IQ\/OQ\/PQ<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data integrity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer system assurance (if applicable)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"10\"><li><strong> Types of Validations Covered<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Includes updated categories:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment validation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning validation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Process validation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software &amp; system validation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilities qualification<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytical method validation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packaging &amp; sterilization validation<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ol start=\"11\"><li><strong> Validation Matrix &amp; Schedule<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A risk-based validation matrix to prioritize critical validations first.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"12\"><li><strong> References<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updated to include latest standards such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISO 13485<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISO 14971<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EU MDR Annex I<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GAMP 5<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDSCO Medical Device Rules<\/span><\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cdee102 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4cdee102\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd2fbf0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd2fbf0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Should be Included in a Good Validation Master Plan?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-469105c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"469105c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In spite of VMPs facts that are not a segment of the Code of Federal Regulations, here are a few details that ought to be incorporated into it according to \u201cGuidance for Industry\u201d suggestions:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every possible, simultaneous and review validation activity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time, the area, need and request of validation activities<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Details of faculty or organization management who have consented to the project<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A declaration presenting the validation approach of the organization<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A synopsis of the extent of activities, with an explanation of facilities, procedures and items<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information and details of staff individuals who are dependable and provide the approval to SOPs, conventions and the VMP, and those who undertake the task surveying and keeping up reference tracking systems.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Details or duplicates of any comparing approval plans, existing SOPs, pertinent strategy records and approval reports, conventions, and so on.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">References to describing any designs for validation training programs<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Turnkey Project Consultants we guide for medical device manufacturing plant layout, cleanroom design, we also provide guidance for medical devices Validation Master Plan (VMP) for the manufacturing processes on the product quality. Operon strategist will help you with the <a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/elevateplus\/cdsco-india\/\">CDSCO medical device licensing process.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb66749 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fb66749\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Critical Components of a Modern VMP<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1d4a8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1d4a8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Document control and approval<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Validation strategy &amp; regulatory basis<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk classification and justification<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment and system inventory<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Validation lifecycle deliverables (DQ \u2192 IQ \u2192 OQ \u2192 PQ)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acceptance criteria &amp; revalidation triggers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data integrity controls (ALCOA+)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integration of computer system assurance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental &amp; cleanroom qualification strategy<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-212c5c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"212c5c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Operon Strategist's Turnkey VMP Services<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c62d3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c62d3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operon Strategist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we provide end-to-end consulting for developing and implementing Validation Master Plans tailored to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical device manufacturers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/services\/turnkey-project\/clean-room-guidance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleanroom setups<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment validation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/services\/turnkey-project\/validation-doc\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Process validation &amp; documentation<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With our Pune-based team of regulatory experts, we ensure your VMP meets <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/services\/regulatory-approvals\/fda-510k\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ISO, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/operonstrategist.com\/services\/regulatory-approvals\/cdsco-registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDSCO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> requirements.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49dda435 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49dda435\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fe18ef0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"2fe18ef0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8030\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8030\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is Included in Validation Master Plan? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8030\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-557433d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"557433d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-683e90c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"683e90c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Validation Master Plan includes: Systems, equipment, methods, facilities, etc., that are in the scope of the plan. Current validation status for the systems within the project scope. Compliance requirements for validation, including how the validated state will be maintained.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8031\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8031\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why do we Need Validation Master Plan? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-8031\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35bb9d87 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"35bb9d87\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12ec69eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12ec69eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Validation Master Plan (VMP) is beneficial for planning purposes because it identifies anticipated resource needs and provides key input into scheduling project timelines. 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