Control charts — Part 3: Acceptance control charts

This document outlines the third segment of a comprehensive series focused on control charts, specifically addressing acceptance control charts. It establishes detailed procedures and criteria for constructing and interpreting these charts within quality management systems. The scope covers the development of statistical methods to distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable processes based on predefined quality thresholds. It provides guidance on determining sample sizes, setting control limits, and analyzing data patterns to ensure compliance with specific acceptance standards. The content integrates international principles adapted for national application, ensuring consistency with global quality assurance practices. By defining the methodology for classifying process outcomes, it assists organizations in maintaining product quality and process stability. The technical specifications included facilitate the implementation of systematic monitoring techniques that support decision-making in manufacturing and service environments. This publication serves as a technical reference for professionals involved in statistical process control, offering clear definitions and operational guidelines without imposing evaluative judgments on the methodology itself.