1. NPD Product Approvals Process
SQM Appendix C Issue C
NPD Product Approvals Process
HoMedics UK
HoMedics CN
Supplier
Test Lab
Issue first draft Product Specification and request quotation
Review Prototype/ Cosmetic Sample
Produce Prototype or Cosmetic Sample
Agree Development Timeline with Supplier
Work with Supplier for completion of
Product Specification
Complete Supplier Sections of Product Specification
Produce Engineering Validation Samples
Assess Samples & Reports
Provide FMEA, Life Test & Performance Reports
Samples & Reports approved N Y
Issue English IB text (mains powered product only)
Produce Compliance Samples
Compliance Testing
Issue GB, IB and other artworks
Issue final Product Specification
Pass N
Produce Final Approval / Golden Samples
(Pilot Production) Y
Confirmation of IB
(ratings detail for mains products)
Assess Final Approval Samples
Samples
Approved Y N
Issue Product Release Note
Distribute Golden Samples
Produce Quality Inspection Document
Mass Production