ISO/TR 8550:1994

Guide for the selection of an acceptance sampling system, scheme or plan for inspection of discrete items in lots

Describes the selection process, general considerations influencing a selection, making a comparison of the methods for sampling inspection, other methods sometimes adopted in practice, market and production conditions – effect on the selection process, the final selection. Is applicable to a wide variety of inspection situations including end items (e.g. complete products or sub-assemblies), components and raw materials, services, materials in process, supplies in storage, maintenance operations, data or records.