Good explanation Mark but, in the simplest terms, the evaluation and qualification processes must be taken one step further if defect is determined at the inspection level. Reevaluation and requalification may have to be performed. Again, this is in the most basic terms. For some types, such as Class 3 product, qualification must be performed on a regular basis starting with government permission, specimen production, and independent laboratory analysis approval. Evaluations are ongoing in accordance with 6012 as an example. Also, just because the 6012 qualification is forthcoming does not mean that customer evaluations and qualifications are not required for individual products. Earl --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------