Identify and involve the relevant stakeholders of the validation process as planned.

Elaboration:

Select relevant stakeholders from customers, end users, developers, producers, testers, suppliers, marketers, maintainers, disposal personnel, and others who may be affected by, or may affect, the product as well as the process.

Issues with the customers or end users are resolved particularly when there are significant deviations from their baseline needs for the following:

·   Waivers on the contract or agreement (what, when, and for which products)

·   Additional in-depth studies, trials, tests, or evaluations

·   Possible changes in the contracts or agreements