ISO 9001 9000 Quality Management Systems
ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT Systems - WHAT IS?Quality Glossary Definition: ISO 9001
ISO 9001 refers to the international standard that defines the requirements for a quality management (QMS) system. To prove that their products and services satisfy the requirements of customers and regulators, organizations utilize this standard. It is the most commonly used in the ISO 9000 series. Organizations may also be able to verify their conformity to it.
ISO 9001 was first published in 1987 by International Organization for Standardization. (ISO) It is an international organisation that includes the national standards bodies from over 160 nations. The most recent ISO 9001 version was released in September of 2015.
Who should be using 9001:2015 Revised?
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WHO SHOULD USE ISO 9001-2015 REVISION
ISO 9001:2015 is applicable to any organization, regardless of the size or industry. More than a million companies have taken on the ISO 9001 requirements for their quality management systems. See Quality management systems here.
Every type of business can agree that ISO 9001 is a useful standard.
Make sure you are organizing your processes
Improve efficiency of processes
Continue to enhance
All companies that utilize ISO 9001 are encouraged to switch to ISO 9001:2015 as quickly as possible. This does not include only those that have been certified to ISO 9001:2008 but also any organizations involved in training or certifying other organizations.
Companies that are ISO 9001:2008-certified should have switched to the new standard by September 14, 2018.
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) offers guidance on how you can move from ISO 9001 :2008 to ISO 9001 :2015.
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What are the topics that ISO 9001:2015 address?
ISO 9001 follows the plan-do/check-act approach and provides an approach that is process-oriented in documenting and reviewing responsibilities as well as methods needed to implement the quality management system within an company. The standard includes information on many topics. Check Quality management systems-Fundamentals and vocabulary for info.
A QMS must be documented, planning, and the capability to define process interactions.
Management Responsibilities
The management of resources comprises human resources as well as the work environment for an organization
Design, development , and delivery are all a part of product realization
Measurement, analysis, improvement and monitoring of the QMS through activities like internal audits. Corrective and preventive action can also be taken.
The changes introduced in the 2015 ISO 9001 revision are intended to ensure that ISO 9001 continues to adapt to the evolving conditions in which businesses are operating. The major changes in ISO 9001 :2015 include:
New terminology
Restructuring parts of the information
An emphasis on risk-based thinking to increase the effectiveness of the process approach
Increased applicability to services
The requirements for leadership are growing.
The Seven Principles of ISO 9001 -2015
The Seven Principles of ISO9001:2015
How do I begin using ISO 9001:2015
If you're ISO 9001 journey is just starting or you're making the transition to the revision for 2015 the first step is to obtain ISO 9001.2015.
Companies that are ISO 9001:2008 certified should have migrated to the 2015 standard by September 14, 2018.
Previous versions of ISO 9001
The first edition was published in 1987. ISO 9001 was subject to revisions in 1994, 2000, and again in 2008. The most recent revision of ISO 9001 was published in September of 2015.
ISO 9001.1994 included a number of modifications to enhance the control clauses for development and design. Additionally, it provided clarifications. The 1994 series modified ISO 9002/9003.
The ISO 9001:2008 revision sought to clarify issues raised during the application of ISO 9001:2000.