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Glossary of Terms
Quality Planning
Part of quality management focused on setting quality
objectives and specifying necessary operational
processes and related resources to fulfill the quality
objectives.
Quality Point (QP)
A step where control may be lost without presenting a
significant quality threat or, where a quality threat will
not occur at unacceptable levels.
Quality Policy
Overall intentions and direction of an organization
related to quality as formally expressed by top
management. Generally, the quality policy is
consistent with the overall policy of the organization
and provides a framework for the setting of quality
objectives.
Record
Document stating results achieved or providing
evidence of activities performed. Records can be
used, for example, to document traceability and to
provide evidence to verification, preventive action and
corrective action.
Registrar (also known as Certification Body or CB)
An entity that is authorized to certify its suppliers
confirming that they conform to the requirements of a
specific standard.
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