This document discusses applying Quality by Design (QbD) principles to both new product development and legacy products throughout the product lifecycle. It describes the three stages of process validation according to FDA guidelines and how QbD can be the basis for process validation. While new products must go through all three stages, legacy products focus on Stage III continued process verification. The document provides examples of how to define critical quality attributes and critical process parameters for legacy products using risk assessments and process knowledge. It also discusses using continued process verification to continuously improve process understanding, control strategies, and product quality over time.