First, you don’t have to have QC (i.e. the quality unit) release it, because, the release of raw
materials can be delegated. However, you would be expected to have a release mechanism for
packaging materials, so that would include polybags, drums, and containers that are providing
protection. Plastic scoops are different. Q7A does not have an expectation for that. If it’s critical to
the operation, it might be appropriate to have some sort of an evaluation to ensure it’s the right
item. For many of these materials, and particularly for drums and containers, the evaluation may
be nothing but an inspection that it really is the correct material and not damaged.
