The “First Article Inspection" (FAI) clause was moved from 8.2 monitoring and measurement, to 7.5.1.1 production and service provision. The move acknowledges that this requirement is not primarily a measuring and monitoring process, but a process that will be used to assure product realization capability under controlled conditions.
Being in clause 7 also allows justifiable exclusion for unique and individual products.
Previously covered by clause 8.2.4.2- First article inspection (under monitoring and measurements), these requirements have been moved into clause 7 to emphasize that they are integral to the production part of the lifecycle- confirming that production processes are capable of consistently producing products that meet requirements.
Examples are provided when it is expected that production verification will need to be repeated.
Note added to provide a guide post for those familiar with FAI.