ISO 9002

This is the most common of the ISO 9000 series and is identical to ISO 9001, but does not contain the design and development requirements. This makes the system easier to install but still requires a substantial commitment of time and resources from an organization. The cost of installing this system is less than ISO 9001 but still large enough that many organizations may not have the ability to afford such an expense.

The series contains four system standards of varying complexity and completeness and they are: ISO 9001, ISO 9002, ISO 9003 and ISO 9004.

9001:2000 Making the Transition

Transition deadline: ISO and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) jointly agreed on a policy to ensure a smooth transition to the ISO 9000:2000 series. Under this, organizations certified to 1994 versions of ISO 9001, ISO 9002 or ISO 9003 were given a three-year deadline from the publication of the revised standards to migrate to ISO 9001:2000. Therefore, from 15 December 2003, certificates to the 1994 versions will lose their accredited status by the IAF and its national accreditation body members. The IAF confirmed at its 16th annual meeting on 21-26 September 2002 that the deadline will not be extended.

Upgrade your ISO 9000 quality management system (QMS) to meet the requirements of the new ISO 9001:2000. ISO 9001:2000 is your guide to making a smooth transition.

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ISO 9001:2000 Making the Transition

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