Konrad,
4.1.7.1:
1: Define how you minimize potential risks to internal and external customers. (Product Realization?,
FMEA? Control Plans, Job Insructions? etc...)
2: Define how potential product safety concerns are promoted to the company. (Training? Instructions? Visual Aids? etc...)
Document the process through either procedure or referenced instructions.
4.1.7.2
1: Define how applicable govenrmental regulations are determined.
2: Define how these regulations are documented and relayed to the organization.
3: Define how applicable regulations interface with the document control, revision levels, and retention times.
Do you need a procedure? No
Do you need a process? Yes
Most companies I work with include this section as part of contract review and product realization processes. A search of the FTP section on this sight should give you additional ideas.
Also, don't limit yourself from looking at this topic from a non-automotive aspect. There are many other industries that also have safety and environmental requirements.
Good Luck! Any other comments from members!
