1. Is non-conforming material properly segregated at all stages?
2. Is non-conforming material identified?
3. Are records maintained to show the status of such non-conforming materials?
4. Do records show that reworked parts/materials have been re-inspected to comply with standards?
5. Does the factory supply solid proof to guarantee rejected products will not go into the market for re-selling ?
6. Is there a corrective action process related to non-conforming materials?
7. Can the factory demonstrate how they handle the non-conforming materials?
8. Can the factory supply reliable evidence that non-conforming materials or products are segregated and stored away from normal production to avoid accidental mixing?
9. Is the overall policy of treating non-conforming material effective?