Quality control

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009732",
  "term": "Quality control",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The operational techniques and activities used to fulfill requirements for quality, focusing on identifying and correcting defects in products or services. It involves inspecting, testing, and monitoring processes and outputs to verify adherence to specified standards. This reactive approach often includes statistical process control and acceptance sampling to manage product quality.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2208 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/quality-control/"
}