Good afternoon,
We are a US toilet seat manufacturer who is preparing for the French Marque NF240 certification. A quality consultant advised us to retain permanently records of materials that we scrap as a result of quality checks. In reading the two sections related to retention of records 2.5.4 used the word "permanent" and 2.11 says a "suitable period of time". I realize there are probably few seat manufacturers out there but I hope there is someone who has experienced the frustration of interpreting what permanent means and would be willing to share it. 
 
2.5.4 Records of checks and tests

 

The manufacturer must draw up and keep permanently records that prove that the products have undergone checks and/or tests according to the defined acceptance criteria (see 2.11).
 
2.11 Records relating to the quality of the finished product

 

The manufacturer must update the appropriate records of checks and tests to prove compliance with the specified requirements. Records relating to the quality of the finished product must be legible and identifiable vis-à-vis the relevant product. Records relating to quality, which justify compliance with the specified requirements must be kept for a suitable period and be available on request.
 
Thank you.
 
Chris Kuitert
Records Specialist
Bemis Manufacturing Company
 
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