ISO 9003

This is the least complex and easiest to install of three standards in the ISO 9000 series. This standard is for organizations that do not participate in design and development, purchasing or have production controls. It is designed for organizations that only require final inspection and testing of their products and services to ensure that they have met the specified requirements. This system is generally only relevant to simple products and services. It is also an option for organizations that cannot justify the expense of one of the other systems but still desire a quality management system for their organization.


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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