ISO 9001 Training
Understanding ISO 9001:2008
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ISO 9001 TrainingUnderstanding ISO 9001:2008
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0.4 Compatibility with other management systems During the development of this International Standard, due consideration was given to the provisions of ISO 14001:2004 to enhance the compatibility of the two standards for the benefit of the user community. This International Standard does not include requirements specific to other management systems, such as those particular to environmental management, occupational health and safety management, financial management or risk management. However, this International Standard enables an organization to align or integrate its own quality management system with related management system requirements. It is possible for an organization to adapt its existing management system(s) in order to establish a quality management system that complies with the requirements of this International Standard. |
ISO 9001 Training Key Explanation Points and Tips:
The ISO 9001
standard has been aligned with ISO 14000 EMS (environmental management systems) requirements for compatibility. The
technical requirements are obviously different, but many of the management (MOP’s), support (SOP’s) and quality
management (QMP’s) are very similar, (e.g., control of documents; control of records, management responsibility,
etc.). There is a longer term objective of integrating the audit of QMS and EMS systems.
ISO 9001
does not include
requirements for - environmental management; occupational health and safety management; financial management; risk
management. There are separate ISO standards for most of these business sectors.
You have the
flexibility to develop or use your existing QMS in any way that facilitates ease of use and understanding by users
and the effective application of QMS controls within your organization. This includes integrating other business
sector standards such as EMS or health and safety. However, for certification to ISO 9001, you must show evidence
that you have addressed all applicable requirements of the ISO 9001 standard in your QMS. There are economic
benefits to business systems integration as well, in terms of reduced external audit costs. Make sure you negotiate
with your Registrar on this.