PPAP deliverable guide

How to complete Qualified Laboratory Documentation

This record identifies the laboratory that performed required inspection or testing and shows the qualification evidence requested by the customer.

Complete the fields

Laboratory identity
Record legal name, site address, contact, and whether the laboratory is internal or external.
Scope of work
State the tests, measurements, or calibration activities performed for this PPAP.
Qualification or accreditation
Identify accreditation, certification, customer approval, or internal qualification reference, scope, and expiration date where applicable.
Report linkage
List the report numbers, test dates, and PPAP part numbers supported by the laboratory.

Step-by-step completion sequence

  1. Identify each laboratory used for PPAP testing or measurement.
  2. Confirm that its capability, scope, and approval meet customer requirements.
  3. Collect current qualification evidence and link it to the PPAP reports.
  4. Check expiration dates and scope limitations.
  5. Include only the documentation requested by the customer.
PPAP control point: The customer’s current submission request, customer-specific requirements, and approved forms control. This guide explains a practical way to prepare the record; it does not authorize a substitute format or acceptance criterion.