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QAD Questions and Answers – Quality Management Systems  
Q1: The Process Verified Program, EV Program for Japan, and NHTC Program require that internal audits be planned. The USDA ISO Guide 65 Program requires that periodic internal audits be conducted. What does this mean?

 
A: Internal audits must be scheduled. The company cannot simply say that an internal audit is conducted "annually."

 
Q2: The Process Verified Program requires that management reviews be planned. The USDA ISO Guide 65 Program requires that management reviews occur at defined intervals. What does this mean?

 
A: Management reviews must be scheduled. The company cannot simply say that management review is conducted "annually."

 
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  Last Modified Date: 11/12/2008