What are the ISO Quality Assurance Standards?
The ISO 9000 family of standards (including TS 16949) are an internationally accepted framework on which a quality management system can be based. The 9000 standard is prepared and revised regularly by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). What are the benefits of certification? You will gain a better understanding of how your organization works which will lead to improved results and eliminate causes of repeat problems. These independent audits will provide you with a focal point for maintenance and improvement in your system. Certification (or registration) of your QMS by ISO conveys to other organizations (world wide) and your employees that your organization is committed to quality. Certification does not guarantee or certify product quality but it does objectively demonstrate you have the ability to meet customer requirements and achieve customer satisfaction. In some cases, certification (or compliance) is a contractual requirement for doing business with new or e
Related Questions
- Why use Q-Manager and the ISO Standards and Certification if there is no pressure from customers or insurers for certification or a quality assurance system?
- As a Standards Developer, what is the benefit of coordinating (harmonizing) with other standards developers (ISO, IEC, ISO/IEC JTC 1, ITU, etc.)?
- What standards are included in the series commonly referred to as the ISO 9000/1994 seriesof Quality Assurance Standards?
