Therefore, four minor non-conformances are equal to one major plus one minor non-conformance.

major and minor non-conformities as improvement tool;

The result was very satisfying: No major or minor non-conformities were noted.

In case of negative findings, additional checks will be carried out.

When there are a number of related minor non-compliances, it may become a major non-compliance.

A Major can also be given when the identified non-conformity can lead to a serious health hazard.

No serious non-compliance was detected in the audit.

Additional inspections will be required in important cases of non-compliance.

When there are a number of related minor non-compliances, it may become a major non-compliance.

A re-inspection is at the facility’s cost ($500) and applies only to major N/Cs.

It is even more outstanding that, on such tight schedule (2 months and a half), we obtained the perfect grade of zero major nonconformities AND zero minor nonconformities!” adds Éric Le Goff.

A Major can also be given when the identified non-conformity can lead to a serious health hazard.

Accordingly, the sanction could be stronger than a short-term renewal for major instances of non-compliance.

If the acceptance report contains minor nonconformities ("comment with 90-day deadline") but no major nonconformities ("comment with 0-day deadline"), the administrator can:

If the acceptance report contains minor nonconformities ("comment with 90-day deadline") but no major nonconformities ("comment with 0-day deadline"), the administrator can: