Global Quality Concept Enhancements

International Standards and Technical Standards Infrastructures

 

ISO 9000-2008

Quality procedures, orientation improve quality, by having everyone

perform the right tasks (those in the standard) and follow those

procedures.   Focus is on quality, procedures, and activities.

Do what you say.

 

TS16949-2002

ISO/TS 16949 specifies the quality system requirements for the design and development, production, and where relevant, installation and servicing of automotive-related products. "First-tier" supplier registration to ISO/TS 16949:2002 is specified by all major automotive OEMs. ISO/TS 16949 is simple and easy to understand, connects the quality management systems to all other business processes.

ISO 14001

ISO 14001 is the international environmental management system (EMS) standard. ISO 14401:2004 was issued November 15, 2004. Changes to the new standard clarify and simplify the requirements, and align the standard with ISO 9001:2000/2008.

ISO 13485

Medical devices - Quality Management Systems - Requirements for regulatory purposes.