ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT Systems - WHAT IS?
Quality Glossary Definition: ISO 9001
ISO 9001 is defined as the international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS). It is utilized by companies to show their ability to provide products or services that satisfy customer and regulatory needs. It is the most frequently utilized in the ISO 9000 series. Organizations are also able to certify their compliance with the standard.
ISO 9001 was originally released in 1987 by the International Organization for Standardization. (ISO), which is an international body that includes the national standards bodies of more than 160 nations. In September 2015 the latest ISO 9001 version was published.
Who should benefit from the revision to ISO 9001.2015 revision?
What are the advantages of ISO 9001
ISO 9001 Certification
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WHO SHOULD USE ISO 9001-2015 REVISION
ISO 9001:2015 applies regardless of the size or industry of businesses. Over one million companies from over 160 countries have utilized the ISO 9001 standards to improve their quality management systems. See ISO International Standards here.
Every type of business can agree that ISO 9001 is a useful standard.
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All ISO 9001 users are encouraged by the ISO 9001:2015 transition team. This applies to not only those companies that have ISO 9001 certified:2008, but as well all companies that are involved in training other organizations or certification of them.
On September 14, 2018, organizations currently registered under ISO 9001 :2008 should have been upgraded to ISO 9001:2015.
Download the guidance for the transition from ISO 9001.2008 to ISO 9001.2015 from the International Accreditation Forum.
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What topics does ISO 9001:2015 cover?
ISO 9001 is based upon the plan-do-check-act methodology and provides an approach to documenting and reviewing the organization's structure, responsibilities and procedures in order to ensure quality management. There are a variety of subjects covered by the standard. Check Quality management systems-Fundamentals and vocabulary for info.
The requirements for a QMS including documentation, planning and determining process interactions
Management's responsibilities
The management of resources, which includes human resources as well as an organization's working environment
Design, development and delivery are all part of product realization
Measurement, analysis, improvement and monitoring of the QMS through activities like internal audits. Corrective and preventive measures are also feasible.
ISO 9001:2015 revision has modifications designed to make ISO 9001 more adaptable to evolving business environment. Some of the key modifications in ISO 9001 :2015 include:
New terms
Restructuring parts of the information
In order to improve the process approach's application it is necessary to emphasize risk-based thinking
Services with greater applicability
A growing need for leadership
The Seven Principles of ISO 9001 The Seven Principles of ISO 9001 -2015
The Seven Principles of ISO 9001 The Seven Principles of ISO 9001:2015
How do you get started with ISO 9001 -2015?
It doesn't matter if it's your first ISO 9001 project or your transition to the revisions for 2015, your first step is to order ISO 9001.2015.
On September 14 on, 2018, all companies registered to ISO 9001/2008 should be able to migrate to the standard of 2015.
ISO 9001 Versions Previous
First published in 1987. ISO 9001 saw revisions in 1994 2000, 2008 and 2008. The most recent revision was announced in September 2015.
ISO 9001.1994 introduced a few changes to improve the control clause for design and development. It also provided other clarifications. The 1994 series amended ISO 9002/9003.
The ISO 9001 -2008 revision sought to solve issues that had been raised by ISO 9001 – 2000.