API Spec Q1 Clause 5.6.4: Validation of Processes Explained
Author: Parveen K Kohli The organization shall validate processes when the resulting output cannot be verified by subsequent monitoring or measurement. Consequently, deficiencies become evident after the product has been delivered or is in use. Validation shall demonstrate the ability of these processes to achieve planned results. To better understand, let’s break this [...]
Understanding API’s Advisory 15 on Quality Management Systems (QMS) for Monogram Licensees
Author: Parveen K Kohli The American Petroleum Institute (API) has released Advisory 15, which introduces additional requirements for the Quality Management System (QMS) at facilities that have or are seeking an API Monogram License. These changes will be effective starting April 1, 2025, and will improve audit effectiveness by expanding the scope and [...]
Understanding “Critical” and Supplier Categorization in API Spec Q1 Clause 5.5
Author: Parveen K Kohli What is Critical? API Spec Q1, Clause 5.5 (Purchasing) requires organizations to identify and categorize their suppliers based on the nature of the products, components, and activities they supply. These categories are essential to determine criteria for initial supplier evaluation and ongoing re-evaluations. The key supplier categories defined [...]
API Spec Q1 (Clause 5.10): Management of Change (MOC)
Author: Parveen K Kohli Why MOC? As per Q1 clause 5.10.1, the phrase "MOC to maintain the integrity of the quality management system when changes occur" means that the Management of Change (MOC) process aims to ensure that any change within an organization does not disrupt or compromise the functioning of its [...]
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