GENERAL POLICY
Apex Fasteners ensures that only up-to-date information is used in the quality system.

DOCUMENT AND DATA APPROVAL AND ISSUE
All documents, including technical specifications, pertaining to operating procedure requirements must be controlled and made available to each work place or unit to assure the quality of the product manufactured.

DOCUMENTS SUBJECT TO CONTROL
1. Quality Assurance Manual
2. Operating Manual for each department
3. Additional "in-house" standards
4. Written quality plan
5. Additional technical specifications

Copies of all documents related to quality procedures and controls are to be kept in Quality Assurance Department files.

CONTROL OF CHANGES TO STANDARD DOCUMENTS AND/OR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Changes may be required when standards are updated or when a current directive is found to be incorrect. The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for ensuring that changes are reflected in all company documentation.

The Quality Assurance Department shall be aware of all employees and departments in possession of documents under the jurisdiction of quality assurance.

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