Wiki source code of FAQs - Frequently Askes Questions regarding CQM
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2 | = Q1) My card is made of another material but newly produced PVC. How does CQM apply?= | ||
3 | CQM applies independently of the card material. | ||
4 | Independent of the card material, your card is expected to comply with all applicable CQM requirements. | ||
5 | If your card made from another material is not conform with at least one CQM requirement, then see Q2. | ||
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7 | = Q2) My card is not fully compliant with all applicable CQM requirements= | ||
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9 | 1. If your card is not fully compliant with all applicable CQM requirements, then you need to follow this procedure: | ||
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1.3 | 10 | You complete the qualification test to determine your new product's level of conformity with the applicable CQM requirements. You create a report containing the results, and you fill in the blue section of the applicable product worksheet of the cqmAP form, indicating where your product is compliant and where not. |
11 | You contact Mastercard's CSI team to report that you have a new product that is not fully conform with the applicable CQM requirements, and that conclusively you need to obtain a CSI letter for this product. Include the cqmAP and your own qualification report. | ||
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1.4 | 12 | The Mastercard CSI team will tell you which information they need to progress your request and help you with the process. |
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1.4 | 16 | Once you have obtained the CSI Letter, during a CQM Audit you might need to present it as evidence that you have notified the non-conformity to Mastercard's CSI team and that Mastercard has evaluated the resulting risk. |
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1.4 | 18 | = Q3) Is the supplier of my components, as considered within the CQM Scheme, a Component Vendor or a Subcontractor?= |
19 | As considered within CQM: | ||
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2.1 | 20 | A Vendor has control of the product (including Components) the Vendor supplies, and of the related development, qualification, and manufacturing processes. |
21 | A subcontractor is an entity that produces a component primarily according to the instructions received to their customer. | ||
22 | An example for a Vendor is someone who designs an IC, an ICM to package the IC, and an IL that works with the IC. | ||
23 | An example for a subcontractor is someone who embeds wire into a sheet of plastic according to a drawing and material specification received from their customer. | ||
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