Jack,
I think IPC has stayed away from this due to all the variables involved.
I think De-Panelizing almost has to be AABUS.
Either put your requirements into an internal spec (given to all Suppliers) or on the print.
Reasoning for this is one board may not matter if mouse bit, scored or routed while another may only be routable.
My personal is all PCBs shall be routed.
It costs a little more but always works (form, fit, function)
Your pick.
Good Luck, 
FNK

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Is there any IPC document that addresses the METHOD of depanelization?
(we have an array of assemblies in pallet form with break-away tabs)

I found the acceptability of the RESULT of depanelization in IPC-A-610 10.2.8, but that does not address the risk of the method (stress on components and solder joints,etc).