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Deutsch: Verwaltung / Español: Administración / Português: Administração / Français: Administration / Italiano: Amministrazione

Administration in the quality management context refers to the organizational processes and activities involved in overseeing, planning, and implementing quality policies and procedures within an organization. It encompasses the management of systems, processes, and personnel to ensure that the organization's quality objectives are met consistently and efficiently. Administration plays a pivotal role in establishing a quality management system (QMS) that aligns with the organization's goals, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.

Deutsch: Zulassung / Español: Admisión / Português: Admissão / Français: Admission / Italian: Ammissione

Admission in the context of quality management refers to the process by which a product, service, or process is accepted or approved for further use or integration within a quality management system (QMS). This can involve evaluating whether the product or service meets specific quality criteria or standards before it is allowed to proceed to the next stage in the process, such as production, distribution, or market release.

Deutsch: Einführung / Español: Adopción / Português: Adoção / Français: Adoption / Italiano: Adozione

Adoption in the context of quality management refers to the process of selecting, implementing, and integrating quality management systems, practices, or methodologies into an organisation to enhance its processes, products, or services. It involves the decision-making and commitment to embrace a particular quality framework, such as ISO 9001, Lean, or Six Sigma, and aligning organisational activities and culture to meet its requirements and achieve continuous improvement.

Deutsch: Verunreinigung / Español: Adulterante / Português: Adulterante / Français: Adultérant / Italiano: Adulterante

Adulterant in the context of quality management refers to any substance that is intentionally or unintentionally added to a product, resulting in its impurity or compromise in quality. Adulterants can negatively impact the safety, efficacy, and compliance of a product, making their detection and control a critical aspect of maintaining quality standards in industries such as food production, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.

Deutsch: Verfälschung / Español: Adulteración / Português: Adulteração / Français: Adultération / Italiano: Adulterazione

In the quality management context, adulteration refers to the intentional or unintentional inclusion of inferior, impure, or harmful substances in products, compromising their quality, safety, and compliance with standards. Adulteration is a critical concern in industries like food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and manufacturing, where product integrity directly affects consumer health and trust.

Deutsch: Luft- und Raumfahrtindustrie / Español: Industria Aeroespacial / Português: Indústria Aeroespacial / Français: Industrie Aérospatiale / Italiano: Industria Aerospaziale

Aerospace Industry in the quality management context refers to the sector involved in the design, production, and maintenance of aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, missiles, and related systems and equipment. This industry is characterized by its high level of technical complexity, stringent safety and reliability requirements, and the critical nature of its products and services. Quality management in the aerospace industry is vital for ensuring that these high standards are met consistently, as failures can have severe consequences, including loss of life and significant financial and reputational damage.

AFNOR (Association Française de Normalisation) is a French standards organization responsible for developing and publishing standards, guidelines, and certification processes. AFNOR plays a crucial role in establishing and maintaining quality standards across various industries in France and internationally. It is a leading authority in the field of standardization and quality management, facilitating innovation, competitiveness, and safety.

Deutsch: Nachbehandlung / Español: Tratamiento posterior / Português: Pós-tratamento / Français: Post-traitement / Italiano: Post-trattamento

After-treatment refers to the processes applied to a product after the primary manufacturing or processing steps are completed. In the context of quality management, after-treatment is crucial for enhancing product properties, ensuring compliance with standards, and improving overall performance and durability.