Process validation will have to be completed if you want to comply with ISO-9001:2000 under product realization. Now I agree ISO is no where near what other agencies may define but it is a good practice to verify that you haven't shortened the life of the product my minor component degregation. This should be part of production planning and process development.
Kathy
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with ISO-9001:2000 under product realization. Now I agree ISO is no where
near what other agencies may define but it is a good practice to verify that you
haven't shortened the life of the product my minor component degregation.
This should be part of production planning and process development. </DIV>
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