The Seller and Seller's subcontractors shall maintain records of inspections and tests performed, dispositions of nonconforming articles, and documented information that demonstrate the articles conformance to the Buyer’s and Seller’s requirements. All records shall remain legible, readily available, and retrievable for at least five (5) years after the final payment of the corresponding purchase order and line item or such longer period as may be required by applicable Law. The aforementioned records shall not be destroyed without the Buyer's written concurrence. Additional retention time, if required by Buyer, will be subject to negotiation. Seller shall notify the Buyer of any activity at the Seller's facility that may impact the retention of these records.
The Buyer may request delivery of such records at no additional cost.
QC230 - Record Retention
Effective: 12/1/2020