SOP exception and waiver approval
Approve any deviation from an SOP in writing, with risk review, time limits, and tracking, before the deviation occurs.
Why This Matters
Sometimes the standard genuinely cannot be met, and pretending otherwise breeds quiet workarounds. A waiver process keeps deviations visible, bounded, and honest. The rule is absolute: a standard pending waiver counts as non-compliant until approved; asking is not permission.
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