WHAT IS ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management Systems? In a global marketplace, checks and balances need to be in place. Otherwise, it would be difficult to maintain consistency and quality across industries and nations. Here ISO comes into the picture and International standards help us to keep a level playing field.
What is ISO?
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is an
independent, non-governmental organization that develops standards to ensure
the quality, safety, and efficiency of products, services, and systems.
ISO 9001 is defined as the international standard that
specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS). Organizations use
the standard to demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and
services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
ISO 9001 was first published in 1987 by the International
Organization for Standardization (ISO), an international agency composed of the
national standards bodies of more than 160 countries. The latest version of ISO
9001 was revealed in September 2015.
Three Components of ISO 9001:2015?
The certification ISO 9001:2008 includes three components:
ISO, 9001, and 2015. Here's what each component represents:
What is ISO?
As mentioned above, ISO refers to the International
Organization for Standardization. This organization develops the standards, and
it does in order to certify businesses or organizations. Certification is
handled third-party and tested annually.
What is 9001?
The number appearing after ISO classifies the standard. All
standards within the ISO 9000 family refer to quality management. ISO 9001 is
among ISO's best-known standards, and it defines the criteria for meeting a
number of quality management principles. It helps businesses and organizations
be more efficient and improves customer satisfaction.
What is 2015?
The final number in an ISO certification refers to the
version of the standard that's being met and is represented by the calendar
year those standards were launched. 2015 is the fifth edition of ISO 9001. It
was launched in September 2015, and Mead Metals has updated its processes to
meet the specifications of this newest version.
What are the Benefits of ISO 9001?
ISO 9001 helps organizations ensure their customers consistently receive high-quality products and services, which in turn brings many benefits, including satisfied customers, management, and employees.
Because ISO 9001 specifies the requirements for an effective quality management system, organizations find that using the standard helps them:
- Organize a QMS
- Create satisfied customers, management, and employees
- Continually improve their processes
- Save costs
