Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

Link to this comparison view

Both sides previous revisionPrevious revision
Next revision		Previous revision
articles:iso_9001_objective_evidence_requirements-part_1-documentation [2023/04/25 03:43] – rrandallarticles:iso_9001_objective_evidence_requirements-part_1-documentation [2024/08/01 09:06] (current) – rrandall
Line 1: Line 1:
 ====== ISO 9001 Objective Evidence Requirements: Part 1 Documentation ====== ====== ISO 9001 Objective Evidence Requirements: Part 1 Documentation ======
 +{{keywords>ISO 9001 documentation requirements}} 
 +<WRAP button>[[articles:iso_9001_objective_evidence_requirements-part_2-records|Go to Part 2 - Required Records]]</WRAP>
 ISO 9001:2015 is an incredibly poorly written "entry-level" QMS standard littered with ambiguous/vague requirements that have resulted in subjective interpretations and inconsistent implementation. This article discusses the minimum "Objective Evidence" actually required by the standard. Any interpretations beyond these minimum requirements (e.g., by an internal or external auditor) are based purely on subjective //opinion//.  ISO 9001:2015 is an incredibly poorly written "entry-level" QMS standard littered with ambiguous/vague requirements that have resulted in subjective interpretations and inconsistent implementation. This article discusses the minimum "Objective Evidence" actually required by the standard. Any interpretations beyond these minimum requirements (e.g., by an internal or external auditor) are based purely on subjective //opinion//. 
  
Line 23: Line 24:
  
 <WRAP center round info 80%> <WRAP center round info 80%>
-**# 2** \\ The scope must define the "boundaries" of the QMS and justify any "Exclusions" (e.g., processes, product lines, services) to the QMS. Guidance from ISO on crafting an acceptable QMS "scope" can be found online in the: [[https://committee.iso.org/files/live/sites/tc176sc2/files/documents/ISO%209001%20Auditing%20Practices%20Group%20docs/General/APG-Scope2015.pdf|ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Guidance on: "Scope of ISO 9001, Scope of Quality Management System (QMS) and Scope of Certification"]]. \\  +**# 2** \\ The scope must define the "Boundaries" of the QMS and justify any "Exclusions" (e.g., processes, product lines, services) to the QMS. Guidance from ISO on crafting an acceptable QMS "scope" can be found online in the: [[https://committee.iso.org/files/live/sites/tc176sc2/files/documents/ISO%209001%20Auditing%20Practices%20Group%20docs/General/APG-Scope2015.pdf|ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Guidance on: "Scope of ISO 9001, Scope of Quality Management System (QMS) and Scope of Certification"]]. \\   
 +</WRAP> 
 + 
 + 
 +<WRAP center round tip 80%> 
 +**# 2** \\ The scope of the QMS can be different from the scope of certification.
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
  
Line 35: Line 41:
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
  
 +{{page>wiki:pathforward}}