Quality Assurance Module - FY07

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Current Information can be found at: Quality Assurance Module - FY08

Objective

Update the Quality Requirements for Respirator Manufacturers

Applicable Standards

42 CFR Part 84
ISO 9000

Key Partners

Manufacturers
Quality and sampling plan experts

Stakeholders

Manufacturers
Respirator Users

Project Scope

Update Quality Control requirements and add Quality Assurance and Quality Management requirements to 42 CFR Part 84

Milestones

1Q FY07 - Proposed Rule
1Q FY07 - Initiate Rule Making Process
1Q FY07 - Obtain CDC Approval

Outputs

Respirator Users

Outcomes

Greater use of statistical process controls by manufacturers
More consistent, high quality respirators available to workers

Page last modified: July 23, 2007
Page last reviewed: July 23, 2007 (archived document)
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)