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Corrective Action
An action taken to eliminate the cause of a detected nonconformity, incident or other unwanted condition and reduce the chance of recurrence.
CA
Also known as:
corrective measure, corrective actions
At a glance
Definition
Corrective action addresses the cause of an existing problem so that it is less likely to happen again. A corrective action should be based on appropriate analysis, assigned to an owner, followed to completion and, where relevant, checked for effectiveness.
Why it matters
Clear distinction between correction, corrective action and broader CAPA improves the quality of glossary content and supports more precise sales conversations in regulated industries.
EVT-007
An action taken to eliminate the cause of a detected nonconformity, incident or other unwanted condition and reduce the chance of recurrence.
Corrective action addresses the cause of an existing problem so that it is less likely to happen again. A corrective action should be based on appropriate analysis, assigned to an owner, followed to completion and, where relevant, checked for effectiveness.
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