A.10 Non-conforming products
A.10.1
Where a production run is found to have deficiencies that could result in non-compliance with the stated requirements, all prepackages produced since the previous acceptable sample should be segregated and prevented from being released for sale.
A.10.2
Where markings on prepackages are found not to conform to the stated requirements, such prepackages should be segregated and prevented from being released for sale.
A.10.3
When prepackages are found not to comply, notes relating to the cause and actions undertaken including how the rejected prepackages have been disposed of, should be kept with production control records in accordance with the packer’s procedures (see A.5.2).
A.10.4
It should left up to the packer to decide on the method of rectification of non-conforming prepackages to ensure compliance to the stated requirements in accordance with the packer’s procedures.
A.10.5
Where quality control checks or the verification/calibration of measuring instruments indicate that they are outside the required accuracy levels, the impact thereof on the quantity of product in prepackages should be assessed and A.10.1 implemented when necessary.