ISO 9001 9000 Quality Management Systems
ISO 9001 :2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS What is it all about?Definition of Quality Glossary: ISO 9001
ISO 9001 can be described as an international standard that outlines the requirements for implementing a quality management program (QMS). Companies use the standard to show their capability to continuously provide products and services that satisfy the requirements of customers and regulators. It is the standard that is most frequently used in the ISO 9000 series. Organizations are also able to certify their compliance with it.
ISO 9001 was initially released in 1987 by International Organization for Standardization. (ISO) (ISO) is an international organization which includes national standards bodies from more than 160 countries. The most recent version of ISO 9001 has been released in September of 2015.
Who should be using the revision to ISO 9001.2015 revision?
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Who is the person who should be using ISO 9001:2015 REVISION?
ISO 9001:2015 applies regardless of size or industry to all companies. Over one million companies in more than 160 countries have benefited from the ISO 9001 standards to improve their quality management systems. See Quality management systems here.
All kinds of organizations find that ISO 9001 is a useful standard.
Create processes
Processes that are more efficient
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All ISO 9001 users are encouraged by the ISO 9001:2015 Transition Team. This is applicable to all companies that are certified to ISO 9001, 2008 as and any other organizations that are involved with training or certifying other organizations.
Organizations that are currently ISO 9001:2008 registered should have migrated to the standard of 2015 on or before September 14, 2018.
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) offers guidance on how you can change from ISO 9001 :2008 to ISO 9001 2015.
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What topics are that are covered by ISO 9001:2015
ISO 9001 follows the plan-do/check-act method and offers an approach that is process-oriented in documenting and reviewing responsibilities and methods needed to implement the quality management system within an organisation. There are many subjects covered by the standard. Check iso 9000 for info.
Information, planning and interaction needs for a quality management system (QMS)
Management's responsibilities
Management of resources, which includes human resources as well as the working environment of an organisation
Realization of product, including all steps from design through delivery
Evaluation, analysis, and improvement and monitoring of the QMS through activities like internal audits. Corrective and preventive action are also feasible.
ISO 9001:2015 revision has changes to aid in helping ISO 9001 keep pace with the changing environment. The major changes to ISO 9001 2015 include:
The introduction of new terminology
Restructuring some data
The focus is on thinking about risk to enhance the process approach.
Services are more applicable
Demand for leadership is increasing
The Seven Principles of ISO9001:2015
The Seven Principles of ISO 9001:2015
How do I get started with ISO 9001:2015?
Whether you are beginning your ISO 9001 journey or transitioning to the revision of 2015, your first step is to buy an ISO 9001:2015 version.
On September 14, 2018 the organizations currently being registered under ISO 9001 :2008 should have been upgraded to ISO 9001:2015.
The ISO 9001 standard was previously in use. ISO 9001
Originally published in 1987, ISO 9001 underwent revisions in 1994 and 2000. It was revised another time in 2008. The latest revision was published in September of 2015.
ISO 9001:1994 included modifications to enhance control over design and development clauses, as well as other clarifications. The 1994 series modified ISO 9002/9003.
The ISO 9001-2008 revision was developed to address any issues raised by ISO 9001.2000.