When necessary, the organization should use appropriate methods to identify outputs to ensure that products and services are qualified.
Organizations should identify output status throughout the entire process of production and service provision in accordance with monitoring and measurement requirements.
When traceability is required, the organization should control the unique identification of outputs and retain the required documented information to achieve traceability
Examples of ways to ensure product and service traceability:
——Contracts or purchase orders marked with numbering codes (paper or electronic);
——Permanent batch number marked on the part;
——Signage, such as' Room Cleaning in Progress';
——Batch labeling on product packaging and product containers;
——The product order number and order details in the sales network;
——Record batch usage information (especially when the object is transformed, becomes unrecognizable, and is disposed of as waste after use, such as various processing aids).
The objects that an organization needs to maintain traceability characteristics include all items that may affect the quality of products or services, including processing aids, engineering media, filters, auxiliary materials, packaging materials, product contact materials, raw materials, catalysts, etc.