This document discusses the validation of analytical methods. It begins by defining validation as establishing that a procedure meets requirements for its intended use through laboratory studies. The key areas covered in analytical method validation are accuracy, precision, specificity, limit of detection, limit of quantitation, linearity, range, robustness, and ruggedness. Various techniques for evaluating these characteristics are described, including using reference materials and spiked samples to assess accuracy, and multiple measurements of samples to determine precision. The document also discusses validation of HPLC equipment and methods.