Qualification evidence belongs to a specific entity and scope
Supplier qualification should identify the KFPCBA service, legal operator and production site relevant to your order. Request the current documents and check the holder, activity scope, certificate identifier, issuer and validity together. The applicable evidence may differ between bare-board fabrication, assembly and product development; a general website reference does not establish coverage for every facility or product.
| Field | Check before relying on the document |
|---|---|
| Holder | Does the legal name match the operator being qualified? |
| Site | Is the production address included, and are any additional locations identified? |
| Scope | Do the listed activities cover the work being ordered? |
| Identifier and issuer | Can the certificate number and issuing organization be independently checked? |
| Dates and status | Is the document within its validity period and has its status changed? |
| Exclusions and project needs | Are there limits, customer-specific requirements or approvals outside the document? |
Different evidence answers different questions
A management-system certificate concerns the stated system and activities. Customs recognition concerns its stated customs scope. Enterprise recognition is not a product test report. None of these automatically proves that a particular board passed electrical testing, EMC testing or a customer approval process.
For a regulated or customer-controlled product, identify the exact requirement during inquiry. The production site, customer qualification, technical validation and delivered records may require separate review. Do not infer an automotive or medical product approval from a general certification logo.
Request the applicable documents
Explain the intended product, service and site review when requesting qualification information. Review the certificate alongside site responsibility, quality records and the agreed test scope. Use the company contact route for controlled copies and current scope information.
