INDICATORS OF COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS IN AEROSPACE (AS9100 STANDARD)

PRODUCT PACKAGING INDICATORS

Inconsistent vendor name on the item and on the shipping container, or no name on the container.
Shipping boxes contain mixed batch numbers, expiration dates and UPC Codes
Unusual packaging and boxing of items
Inconsistent with the manufacturer's normal packaging or documentation requirements
Questionable or meaningless numbers on the item(s) or packaging
Obviously changed labeling - Crossed out or erased
Erroneous OM Logo on the external packaging

INTERNAL PACKAGE INSPECTION

Shipping damage to box/tube/reel/tray
Misspelled wording on the box/tube/reel/tray
Wrong part number on the box/tube/reel/tray
Wrong quantities noted on the box/tube/reel/tray
Barcode mismatch (scanned vs human) on the box/tube/reel/tray
Erroneous OM Logo on the box/tube/reel/tray
Products/Materials not in the original manufacturer's box/tube/reel/tray
Use of Non-ESD Material protected material where necessary by product/material
Products/Materials not in moisture barrier bag
Humidity Indicator Card(HIC) - does change with humidity
Wrong or inconsistent part/material orientation in the tube/reel/tray
Incorrect size of tube/tray