Glossary C

Deutsch: Zertifizierungsindustrie / Español: Industria de la certificación / Português: Indústria de certificação / Français: Industrie de la certification / Italiano: Industria della certificazione

Certification Industry in the quality management context refers to the sector composed of organizations and bodies that provide professional certification services for products, processes, systems, and personnel. These services are aimed at verifying that a particular set of criteria, usually pertaining to quality, safety, efficiency, and reliability, are met. In quality management, certification plays a crucial role in establishing trust among consumers, businesses, and regulatory entities by demonstrating that an organization adheres to internationally recognized standards, such as ISO 9001 for quality management systems.

Deutsch: Änderung von Standards / Español: Cambio de normas / Português: Mudança de normas / Français: Changement de normes / Italiano: Cambiamento degli standard

Changing Standards in the quality management context refers to the process of updating, revising, or completely overhauling existing quality standards and practices to adapt to new regulations, technologies, market demands, or internal organizational goals. This involves keeping abreast of developments in quality management methodologies, regulatory changes, industry trends, and customer expectations to ensure that an organization's quality management system (QMS) remains effective, efficient, and aligned with the best practices and compliance requirements.

Deutsch: Charakterisierung / Español: Caracterización / Português: Caracterização / Français: Caractérisation / Italiano: Caratterizzazione

Characterization in the context of quality management refers to the process of defining, measuring, and analyzing the attributes, properties, or performance of products, processes, or materials to ensure they meet specified quality standards and requirements. It involves a detailed examination and documentation of characteristics to understand their impact on quality and to identify areas for improvement.

Deutsch: Chemischer Stoff / Español: Sustancia quemica

In chemistry, a chemical substance is a form of matter that has constant chemical composition and characteristic properties. It cannot be separated into components by physical separation methods, i.e. without breaking chemical bonds. It can be solid, liquid,, gas, or plasma.

Deutsch: Chemikalien / Español: Productos químicos / Português: Produtos químicos / Français: Produits chimiques / Italiano: Prodotti chimici /

A chemical substance (Chemicals) is a form of matter having constant chemical composition and characteristic properties.

Deutsch: Chromatographie / Español: Cromatografiai / Português: Cromatografia / Français: Chromatographie / Italiano: Cromatografia
Chromatography is the collective term for a set of laboratory techniques for the separation of mixtures. The mixture is dissolved in a fluid called the mobile phase, which carries it through a structure holding another material called the stationary phase. The various constituents of the mixture travel at different speeds, causing them to separate. The separation is based on differential partitioning between the mobile and stationary phases. Subtle differences in a compound's partition coefficient result in differential retention on the stationary phase and thus changing the separation.

Español: Cinematografia / Português: Cinema -/ Français: Prise de vues cinematographique / Italiano: Cinema

In the quality management context, cinematography refers to the art and technique of capturing and creating moving images on film or digital media. The focus of quality management in cinematography is on ensuring that the final product meets the specified requirements and meets the desired standards for visual quality, sound quality, and overall technical specifications.

Deutsch: Klärung / Español: Aclaración / Português: Esclarecimento / Français: Clarification / Italiano: Chiarimento /

Clarification in the quality management context refers to the process of making information, instructions, specifications, or requirements more explicit and understandable. It involves removing ambiguities, uncertainties, and misconceptions to ensure that all stakeholders have a clear and shared understanding of what is expected. Clarification is a critical step in quality management to prevent misunderstandings, reduce errors, and enhance communication within organizations and across supply chains.