Developing any new product, service or system requires that it be both verified and validated. Providing the necessary assurance can require considerable time, effort and infrastructure to enact and it is important that this is considered from the outset.

Validation is the assurance that the product, service or system meets the needs of the customer and other identified stakeholders. Verification, on the other hand, evaluates whether or not a product service or system complies with a regulation, requirement, specification or imposed condition.