What Is a Corrective Action?

The definition of correction in DIN EN ISO 9000 _2015 is:

Corrective Action

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The definition of correction in DIN EN ISO 9000 _2015 is:

Action to eliminate detected nonconformities.

Note 1: Corrections can be implemented together with corrective actions.

NOTE 2 Rework or degradation can be used as examples of correction.

C. Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)

The purpose of the corrective actions in DIN EN ISO 9000_2015 is to prevent the recurrence of nonconformities.

Corrective action

Actions taken to eliminate the cause of a detected nonconformity or other undesirable situation.

Note 1: There can be several reasons for a failure;

Note 2: Corrective action is taken to prevent recurrence.

Corrective Action

Action taken to eliminate the source of a detected nonconformity or other undesirable situation.

Note 1: There can be several reasons for a failure.

Note 2: Corrective actions are taken to prevent recurrence of nonconformities, and preventive measures are taken to prevent nonconformities

occur.

Note 3: There is a difference between corrective action and corrective action.

Precaution

Action taken to eliminate the cause of a potential nonconformity or other potentially undesirable situation.

Note 1: A potential nonconformity can have several causes.