Distribution of Controlled Copies - Document Control

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Hi Harry,
I have a question: a few years back I began identifying all released work instructions with a watermark; "Printed copies are considered uncontrolled. Revision can be confirmed by Document control". In our recent registrar audit, the audit asked why we are putting uncontrolled copies on the production floor.

My mgr at the time told me what to put on these and it has not been questioned until now. In previous companies I always used a release stamp. Should I change the watermark to say "controlled copy"? not sure where to go with this.

thanks for your help,
If you are putting them on the floor for use, I would stamp/watermark with some sort of Control statement. Assuming of course, that they are actually controlled (recalled and replaced when revised). However, take into account if someone can just make a copy that looks like it is controlled, when it really isn't (ah, the tangled webs we weave).
 
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