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## [How to Differentiate Critical to Quality (CTQ) Characteristics in Your Control Plan](https://www.inspectionxpert.com/blog/how-to-differentiate-critical-to-quality-ctq-characteristics-in-your-control-plan)

 By [James Meenan](https://www.inspectionxpert.com/blog/author/james-meenan) | May 3, 2021

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### [How to Differentiate Critical to Quality (CTQ) Characteristics in Your Control Plan](https://www.inspectionxpert.com/blog/how-to-differentiate-critical-to-quality-ctq-characteristics-in-your-control-plan)

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