Common use of Change Notifications Clause in Contracts

Change Notifications. Seller represents that it has an established Change Control and Notification Procedure to ensure that Buyer is notified in the event of any changes. Major Changes: Seller shall provide no less than twelve (12) months advance written notice to Buyer of any temporary suspension or permanent implementation of major changes in the production of Products; such notice shall be countersigned by Buyer prior to becoming effective. Major changes shall include changes: (i) in the composition, source or grade of any raw material (including fluid contact raw materials); (ii) in the method of production, processing, sterilization or testing that may affect the form, fit or function of the Products; (iii) in any specification of the Products; (iv) in any other field impacting the fit, form or function of the final Products; (v) in any change in production location to a non-qualified manufacturing site. Minor Changes: Seller shall provide no less than six (6) months advance written notice to Buyer before any minor changes to Products are made. Minor changes shall include: (i) methods or equipment used for testing the Products; (ii) any other quality assurance activities relating to the Products; (iii) change of production location to a qualified manufacturing site. Seller shall produce enough unchanged material to supply Buyer for a minimum period of forty-eight (48) months after the implementation of the announced change.