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Non-Conformance

Referenced initially in Australian Standard AS 1851:2012 a non-conformance is not a defect but rather an observation about a system or item of equipment where no immediate action is required, however must be recorded for future reference or action. This is in contrast to a non-critical defect or critical defect where action is required.

Australian Standard AS 1851 introduced the terms non-conformance, non-critical defect and critical defect in the 2012 edition of the Standard. The definition was accompanied by a flowchart (Figure 1.5.6 - Routine Service Activity Failure) to illustrate the difference between each of these terms.

AS1851 2012 Critical Defect Non Conformance Flowchart - Table 1.5.6 Routine Service Activity Failure

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