This standard identifies the best commercial practices for mitigating and/or avoiding counterfeit products by all manufacturers of electronic parts including, but not limited to original component manufacturers (OCMs), authorized aftermarket manufacturers, and other companies that manufacture electronic parts under their own logo, name, or trademark. The types of product this standard applies to is limited to monolithic microcircuits, hybrid microcircuits and discrete semiconductor products.

The purpose of this document is intended to supplement the requirements of a comprehensive quality management system. This document is not meant to supersede, or cancel requirements found in other quality standards, requirements imposed by contracting authorities, or applicable laws and regulations unless an authorized exemption/variance has been obtained.