How does ISO 9000 compare with QS-9000, AS 9100, and TL 9000?
All of the elements of ISO 9001 are contained in QS-9000, AS 9100, and TL 9000; however, QS-9000 also contains additional elements specific to the automotive industry, AS 9100 has specific aerospace requirements, and TL 9000 is customized for the telecommunications industry. Also, QS-9000 is built around ISO 9001:1994, and there are no plans to update it, since eventually it will be replaced by ISO/TS 16949, which incorporates several European automotive standards. Click here for more information about QS-9000 and ISO/TS 16949. Click here for more information on TL 9000. Click here for more information on AS 9100.