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Quality control (QC)
Quality planning (QP)
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Quality improvement (QI)
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Quality assurance (QA)
Figure 1.2. Inter-relation between the activities with regard to quality. The arrows are explained in the text
below this figure.
1: The QP sets up the objectives and derive measurable properties valid for the QC. In case of multiple
objectives the QP will typically need to perform some kind of priority among the single objectives.
This is especially a challenge when high priority with regard to one objective will induce
lower priority for others.
2: The QC will investigate the measurable properties and based of this conclude how well the objectives
are fulfilled. Some of these properties will be communicated to the reviewing authorities in
order to make them able to secure that the inventory meets the quality objectives.
3. The QP has to identify measurable indicators for the fulfilment of the quality objectives. They
form the basis for the QA and have to be supported by the input coming from the QC.
4: The result from QC will highlight the degree of fulfilment for every quality objective. It will thus
be a good basis for suggestions of improvements of the inventory to meet the quality objective.
5: Suggested improvements in the quality may induce changes in the quality objectives and their
measurability.
6: The evaluation done by external authorities is important input when improvements in quality
are going to be considered.
1.6.3 Definition of quality
A solid definition of quality is essential. Without such a solid definition the fulfilment of the objectives
will never be clear and the process of quality control and assurance can easily turn out to be a
fuzzy and unpleasant experience for the people involved. Contrary, in case of a solid definition
and thus a clear goal, it will be possible the make a valid statement of “good quality” and thus
form constructive conditions and motivate the inventory work positively. A clear definition of
quality has not been given in the UNFCCCC guidelines. In the Good Practice Guidance chapter
8.2, however, it is mentioned that:
“Quality control requirements, improved accuracy and reduced uncertainty need to be balanced
against requirements for timeliness and cost effectiveness”
1.6.4 Definition of Critical Control Points (CCP)
A Critical Control Points (CCP) is an element or an action, which needs to be taken into account in
order to fulfil the quality objectives. Every CCP has to be necessary for the objectives and the CCP
list needs to be extended if other factors, not defined by the CCP list, are needed in order to reach
at least one of the quality objectives.
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