The AQL Levels per industry
The recommended AQL (Acceptance Quality Level) values can vary
significantly across different industries due to the nature of products, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. Here's a general guide to commonly used AQL
levels in various industries:
Consumer Electronics:
- Critical defects: 0.065% - 0.10%
- Major defects: 1.0% - 1.5%
- Minor defects: 2.5% - 4.0%
Textiles and Apparel:
- Critical defects: 0.25% - 0.65%
- Major defects: 2.5% - 4.0%
- Minor defects: 4.0% - 6.5%
Automotive Components:
- Critical defects: 0.010% - 0.065%
- Major defects: 0.10% - 0.65%
- Minor defects: 1.0% - 2.5%
Food and Beverage:
- Critical defects: 0.010% - 0.065%
- Major defects: 0.10% - 0.65%
- Minor defects: 1.0% - 2.5%
Pharmaceuticals:
- Critical defects: 0.010% - 0.065%
- Major defects: 0.065% - 0.15%
- Minor defects: 0.15% - 0.65%
Medical Devices:
- Critical defects: 0.010% - 0.065%
- Major defects: 0.065% - 0.25%
- Minor defects: 0.40% - 1.0%
Furniture:
- Critical defects: 0.25% - 0.65%
- Major defects: 1.5% - 2.5%
- Minor defects: 4.0% - 6.5%
Home Appliances:
- Critical defects: 0.065% - 0.15%
- Major defects: 1.0% - 1.5%
- Minor defects: 2.5% - 4.0%
Cosmetics:
- Critical defects: 0.065% - 0.15%
- Major defects: 0.65% - 1.5%
- Minor defects: 2.5% - 4.0%
The above breakdown provides insight into the nuanced approach to quality
control across different industries, reflecting the varying priorities, risks, and regulatory environments they operate in.
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