The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is at work on a major revision to the ISO 9001 standard, the internationally-recognized standard that outlines the principles for quality management systems. The revision, the first major rewrite since 2000, is presently scheduled for publication in September 2015, and is expected to include a number of important changes for organizations currently holding ISO 9001 certification, as well as those contemplating the development and implementation of a quality management system.

The ISO 9001 standard supports you develop a Quality Management System (QMS) to meet your customers' quality necessities while constantly refining operational procedures. Since the standard is neither industry- nor product-specific, it may be used by any organization that provides a product.

Compliance to ISO 9001 will support you develop and optimize procedures and procedures in your operations. You will be able to focus on what is necessary and save time and money, leaving you more competitive and better equipped to meet future challenges.

The ISO 9001:2008 certification is an international standard that defines good management practices. The certification aims at provided that a worldwide standard that spells out quality and trust. To meet the necessities for the ISO 9001:2008 certification, an organization should demonstrate its ability to constantly deliver products that meet applicable regulatory necessities and continue to meet changing expectations of customers.

Whether you are a small business or a worldwide corporation, ISO 9001 certification sends a clear communication wherever you may do business. Certification growths confidence in your company, improving your competitiveness in all of the world’s local market.

The result of using ISO 9001 is shorter lead times, high delivery reliability, and consistently high quality of services and products, benefiting both your clients and your business.

ISO/DIS 9001:2015 ISO 9001:2008
Scope Scope
Normative references Normative references
Terms and definitions Terms and definitions
Context of the organisation Quality management system
Leadership Management responsibility
Planning Resource management
Support Product realisation
Operation Measurement, analysis and improvement
Performance evaluation  
Improvement