Fluid Components International Quality Assurance Manual - Manual (Page 35)

DOCUMENT NUMBER
07QA070003
SUBJECT
Quality Manual
CAGE CODE
64818
Date
10-8-2012
SECTION
1
PAGE
13
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REVISION
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7.4 PURCHASING
7.4.1 PURCHASING PROCESS
FCI ensures that purchased product conforms to specified purchase requirements.
The type and extent of control applied to the supplier and the purchased product is
dependent upon the effect of the purchased product on subsequent product
realization or the final product.
FCI evaluates and selects suppliers based on their ability to supply product in
accordance with the organization‟s requirements. Criteria for selection,
evaluation, and re-evaluation are established. Records of the results of
evaluations and any necessary actions arising from the evaluation are maintained.
7.4.2 PURCHASING INFORMATION
Purchasing information describes the product to be purchased, including where
appropriate:
a) Requirements for approval of product, procedures, processes, and
equipment,
b) Requirements for qualification of personnel, and
c) Quality management system requirements
FCI ensures the adequacy of specified purchase requirements prior to their
communication to the supplier.
7.4.3 VERIFICATION OF PURCHASED PRODUCT
FCI establishes and implements the inspection or other activities necessary for
ensuring that purchased product meets specified purchase requirements.
Where FCI or its customer intends to perform verification at the supplier‟s
premises, the organization will state the intended verification arrangements and
method of product release in the purchasing information.
7.5 PRODUCTION AND SERVICE PROVISION
7.5.1 CONTROL OF PRODUCTION AND SERVICE PROVISION
FCI plans and carries out production and service provisions under controlled
conditions. Controlled conditions include, as applicable:
a) The availability of information that describes the characteristics of the
product,