Proposed Changes to ISO 9001:2000

As of January 2008, the Draft International Standard version is being circulated for review and comments. The new publication date is expected to be late 2008. Most of the suggested changes are just word changes for improved clarity and more objective interpretation of the requirements.

Examples and nature of the proposed changes

4.1General Requirements

Clause 4.1 a)

The word "Identify" has been replaced with "Determine", which implies more analysis and judgment than merely identifying the processes needed for the quality management system and their application throughout the organization.

Clause 4.1 e)

This requirement change indicates that processes are to be measured ‘where applicable’.

Clause 4.1 regarding outsourcing

The proposed change clarifies that specific controls are to be defined and applied, not just identified within the QMS.
The current Note under clause 4.1 has been expanded and two new Notes have been added. One of the new notes provides an explanation of what is considered an outsourced process and the second one identifies the factors influencing the control of an outsourced process.

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