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ISO 9001:2008 update
21 Oct 2008
Topics: Quality management, ISO 9001
A new edition of ISO 9001, the quality management system standard, is being introduced in Autumn 2008. This will be the fourth edition of the standard, first published in 1987. In terms of changes, ISO 9001:2008 represents fine-tuning, rather than the thorough overhaul that took place for its update in 2000. ISO 9001:2008 clarifies the requirements that have been in place since 2000, based on user experience over the last eight years. It includes changes that are intended to improve further compatibility with ISO 14001:2004 Environmental management systems.
To find out more about the revised standard and upcoming training events, visit www.bsigroup.com/oct08new9001
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