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Deutsch: Exposition / Español: Exposición / Português: Exposição / Français: Exposition / Italiano: Esposizione /

Português: Exposure / Français: Exposure / Italiano: Exposure

'Exposure' refers to the level of contact or proximity to potential hazards or risks that could impact product quality or the overall effectiveness of the quality management system. It involves identifying, assessing, and managing the various factors that may pose a threat to quality or contribute to nonconformities. Exposure can occur in different areas of quality management, including process control, product development, supplier management, and regulatory compliance.

In the context of quality management,, an extender is a substance that is added to a product in order to increase its volume or extend its lifespan without affecting its properties. Extenders can be used in a wide range of products, including paints, plastics, and adhesives, among others.

Deutsch: Extraktion / Español: Extracción / Português: Extração / Français: Extraction / Italiano: Estrazione

Extraction in the context of quality management refers to the process of obtaining materials, components, or data from a source, under conditions that ensure the quality and integrity of these extracted elements are maintained or improved. This concept is critical across various industries, especially where the purity, composition, and characteristics of the extracted materials directly influence the final product's quality.