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9001:2015, ISO, ISO 9001

DIS New ISO 9001:2015

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The “Draft International Standard” (DIS) of ISO 9001:2015 was released a couple of weeks ago. The previous version of ISO 9001:2015, the “Committee Draft” (CD), was out about a year ago – this latest version brings it into more focus.  I’ll review the differences between the current version (2008) of ISO 9001 and this latest draft of ISO 9001:2015.

The game plan for the full 2015 version goes something like this:

updated sequence
You’ve likely noticed “FDIS Skip Possible” – what this means is that due to the later release of the DIS, there may not be enough time for a complete review so, in accordance to the rules, there is an allowance for the FDIS to be skipped. It could happen…

I’ve summarized most of the new sections of ISO 9001:2015 in previous posts, based on the CD. I’ll be continuing the summaries and re-releasing the existing ones with any needed updates as directed by the recent DIS.

Here’s a very brief overall summary of the whole 9001:2015 shebang (hey, it’s a word).

  • It is restructured based on the requirements of Annex SL (previously known as ISO Guide 83). I will put a summary of what Annex SL is HERE. For now let’s say “it defines a framework for a generic management system with a reasonable analysis of risks and successful responses to them and uses metrics that are meaningful to support improvement”. Many new and updated standards will conform to Annex SL.
  • So, risk is integrated into the standard at a very basic level. It challenges the organization to analyze risks in order to improve.
  • Introduces the concept of “Context” – the business environment; the combination of internal and external factors and conditions that can have an effect on an organization’s approach to its products, services and investments and interested parties.
  • Eliminates “Preventive Action” as a standalone item. Preventive action is now folded into Risk.
  • Documents and Records are combined into “Documented Information”.
  • Stronger emphasis on leadership and commitment from top management to take accountability for the effectiveness of the quality management system.
  • A stronger focus on objectives as drivers for improvements, and related planning needed to achieve the goals.
  • More detailed attention to the control of externally provided processes, products and services.
  • Greater emphasis on planning and control of changes, including required changes in processes and needed changes to the management system.

I purchased a copy (they may be still available) so I’ll be posting more detail on the content of this latest draft of ISO 9001:2015 in the coming weeks.

Go forth, and calibrate thyself – and thank you for visiting.

Sal

ISO, ISOfocus, legal requirements, Photography, Security

Sunday Summary – 10NOV13

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I hope your Sunday is being kind – mine looks like it dodged a snowy bullet.

Three posts graced these pages last week – here’s a trip down Remembery Lane (where you will find the Maison du Mot- faire croire).

  • Wednesday – a little reminder and exploration of laws related to Information Security, such as the State of Massachusetts’s 201 CRM 17:00. If you need to comply, and you most likely do, why not incorporate the process into your formal management system?
  • Then Thursday we reported that the results of the ISO Survey were out. Big news there was the over 300% gain in ISO 50001; Energy Management certifications.
  • And Friday we reviewed the latest issue of ISOfocus Magazine – quite excellent, actually.

Since there wasn’t a Foto Friday this week, I thought I’d leave you with an image. This is one of my “view from an airplane window” shots – basically my office window.

view from an airplane window

I do hope your weekend was a relaxing one –  we’ll talk soon!

Thanks –Sal

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ISOfocus Magazine – Nov-Dec Edition Published

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ISOfocus, the magazine published by ISO.org, has just hit the electronic newsstands with its latest edition.

Nov-Dec Issue of ISOfocusIn their words, the magazine “is your gateway to International Standards…”

It comes out six times a year, and the November-December edition holds up to a close look; with fifty pages of articles, sharp images, clever graphics and competent writing.

Here’s the table of contents, with a quick summary of each article:

  • Social feed – one page summary of all things related to ISO’s social networking; Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube.
  • The new cyber warfare – results from a recent study on information security breaches are used to highlight the [increasingly scary] problem, while ISO 27001 is presented as part of the solution.
  • Making it –  Quality Assurance Officer at the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), and the winning author of the ISO/DIN contest for young standardizers in developing countries, Amwayi Omukhweso William shares his story of beating the odds.
  • Clearing the air on cookstoves – a well-made graphic used to illustrate the need behind  the creation of a new ISO technical committee developing standards for eco-friendly appliances.
  • The reason for rail –  An interview with Dr. Yuji Nishie, Chair of the new ISO technical committee on railroad applications, explores how International Standards can contribute to high-speed rail’s safety record and global growth.
  • From Russia with love – The highlights from the recent ISO General Assembly in St. Petersburg, Russia.
  • IT training competes for quality – An IT training company discusses its path to ISO 29990 to make sustained improvements in the quality of its services.
  • A day in the life of Rob Steele – Rob Steele is the Secretary-General of ISO.
  • Bridging the disability divide – Another interesting set of statistics, these used to show how the wide-ranging portfolio of ISO standards on accessibility aims to improve safety and quality of life.
  • From mother to son – “Pedram Honari lost his mother to International Standards at a very early age. It was only when he needed to investigate the field for a research paper at school that Pedram was finally reconciled with the importance of standardization“
  • Are you a #standards geek? – Nine signs that you, or your friends, may be standards geeks. I have at least eight of them, and the fact that I can think of several more than nine should grant me a special category.
  • Energy boost for Costa Coffee – A look at how a large coffee company used ISO 50001 to cut energy use and to increase production.

There are also small sections, labeled “Buzz” with interesting tidbits, and an article about the recently awarded “ISO Prize” – these are interspersed between the main articles.

I’m looking forward to giving this issue a closer read on my next flight. Back issues can be found here.

Enjoy your Friday. Go forth, and calibrate thyself already!

Sal