Disposition of nonconforming product

The standard requires the supplier to provide for the disposition of nonconforming product and for notification to the functions concerned. 

In which documents do you define the responsibility for the review and the authority for the disposition of nonconforming product ... 

The responsibility for review and authority for the disposition of nonconforming product is assigned to a [material review board]. Nonconforming product is reviewed in accordance with [material review board procedures]. 

Control of nonconforming product—Requires procedures to ensure tliat product that does not conform to requirements is prevented from unintended use or installation. This includes identification, documentation, evaluation, segregation, and disposition of nonconforming product. 

Suspect product should be treated in the same manner as nonconforming product and quarantined until dispositioned. However, until a nonconformity can be proven, the documentation of the nonconformity merely reveals the reason for the product being suspect. 

Disposition means to dispose of or decide what to do with the nonconforming item whether to use it, repair it, scrap it, etc. The options available are discussed later. By providing for the disposition of product you need to determine the action to take and notify... 

Nonconforming product is reviewed by authorized personnel to make disposition and request corrective action. The product is resubmitted through the regular inspection channels for acceptance, if approved for release because of rework or a use as is with waiver disposition. 

This procedure describes the method for controlUng the disposition of manufactured nonconforming commercial product. 

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