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Preventive Action Request (PAR)

Request to prevent potential future noncompliance.

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Corrective Action Request (CAR)

Request to correct an identified nonconformity.

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Document that records audit findings and observations.

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Minor noncompliance that does not substantially affect the system.

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Serious noncompliance that may have significant consequences.

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Situation where something does not meet the established requirement.

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Failure to comply with a binding legal obligation.

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Failure to comply with an obligation imposed by a regulatory authority.

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Violation of a rule or requirement that requires corrective action.

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Formal approval to temporarily waive a compliance requirement.

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