# Nonconformance Report (NCR) — v1.0.0

Reviewed: 2026-07-15
Owner: Quality Assurance

## Purpose
Capture the initial nonconformance with traceability and severity, so containment and CAPA can start with reliable facts.

## Required fields
- `id` — unique NCR identifier
- `detectedAt` — ISO date/time detection was recorded
- `source` — where the nonconformance was detected (line, inbound, customer, audit)
- `severity` — Critical / Major / Minor per governance rubric
- `affectedLots` — traceable lot / PO / style references
- `containmentPlan` — immediate action to protect customer
- `owner` — accountable role, not an individual name

## Usage
Open one NCR per distinct nonconformance. Link to a CAPA record only when investigation is warranted per governance thresholds.

## Change history
- v1.0.0 — initial release.