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Quality Assurance (QA)

vs. Quality Control (QC)


The 5 major differences
Proactive (QA) vs.
Reactive (QC)

QA is proactive.

Its goal is to establish a framework for


minimizing issues from the
beginning—preventing defects before they arise
via process design by establishing processes like
SOPs aligned with ISO standards.

QC is reactive.

Its goal is to identify defects in product quality


after they’ve occurred by testing products to
ensure they meet the QA-defined requirements.
If any quality issue is identified, then several
CAPA need to be taken in order to fix it.
Process (QA) vs.
Product (QC)

QA is process-oriented.

It primarily focuses on processes and


procedures for improving quality and
preventing quality defects before they occur.

QC is product-oriented.

It focuses on products by determining quality


defects in finished products that might affect
customer satisfaction.
System (QA) vs.
Parts (QC)

QA is system-oriented.

It focuses on establishing procedures and


methods defined by ISO standards and
regulatory requirements. The goal is to ensure
inputs, such as supplier audits, are always safe
and effective.

QC is parts-oriented.

It focuses on measuring specific components


used to create the final product, like raw
materials from suppliers or outputs of the QA
system, to ensure they meet quality
requirements.
Creation (QA) vs.
Verification (QC)

QA is focused on creating standards.

These standards apply to every step of


production, from design and manufacturing to
packaging, storage, distribution, marketing, and
sales, with the goal of ensuring consistent,
high-quality products.

QC is focused on verifying the finished


product.

It involves testing and measuring to ensure the


product meets quality standards before it is
distributed.
Entire Team (QA) vs.
Dedicated Personnel (QC)

QA is process-oriented.

It defines standards for training, documentation,


and review, making quality management an
organization-wide effort where everyone must
follow the defined SOPs.

QC is product-oriented.

Quality Control professionals follow SOPs to


perform product testing and ensure quality.
Typical QC steps

Problem Identification

Problem Analysis

Problem Feedback
correction to QA

Q/P t QA
Typical QA steps

I/P from QC

Data Gatheting

Problem Trend Analysis

Process Identification

Process Analysis

Process Improvement
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and similarities between
Quality Assurance vs
Quality Control

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