ISO 9001:2008 proposed changes

The main changes being introduced into the revised standard are as follows:-

Clause 0.2 (Process approach)
Text added to emphasize the importance of processes being
capable of achieving desired outputs

Clause 1.1 (Scope)
Clarification that “product” also includes intermediate product
Explanation regarding statutory, regulatory and legal requirements

Clause 4.1 (General requirements)
Notes added to explain more about outsourcing
Types of control that may be applied to outsourced processes
Relationship to clause 7.4 (Purchasing)
Clarification that outsourced processes are still responsibility of the
organization and must be included in the quality management
system

Clause 4.2.1 (Documentation)
Clarification that QMS documentation also includes records
Documents required by the standard may be combined
ISO 9001 requirements may be covered by more than one
documented procedure

Clause 4.2.3 (Document control)
Clarification that only external documents relevant to the QMS need
to be controlled

Clause 4.2.4 (Records control)
Editorial changes only (better alignment with ISO 14001)

Clause 5.5.2 (Management rep)
Clarifies that this must be a member of the organization’s own
management

Clause 6.2.1 (Human resources)
Clarification that competence requirements are relevant for any
personnel who are involved in the operation of the quality
management system

Clause 6.3 (Infrastructure)
Includes information systems as example

Clause 6.4 (Work environment)
Clarifies that this includes conditions under which work is
performed and includes, for example physical, environmental and
other factors such as noise, temperature, humidity, lighting, or
weather

Clause 7.2.1 (Customer related processes)
Clarifies that post-delivery activities may include:
Actions under warranty provisions
Contractual obligations such as maintenance services
Supplementary services such as recycling or final disposal

Clause 7.3.1 (Design & development planning)
Clarifies that design and development review, verification and
validation have distinct purposes
These may be conducted and recorded separately or in any
combination as suitable for the product and the organization

Clause 7.3.3(Design & development outputs)
Clarifies that information needed for production and service
provision includes preservation of the product

Clause 7.5.4 (Customer property)
Explains that both intellectual property and personal data should be
considered as customer property

Clause 7.6 (Now retitled Control of Monitoring and Measuring
equipment)
Explanatory notes added regarding the use of computer software:
“Confirmation of the ability of computer software to satisfy the
intended application would typically include its verification and
configuration management to maintain its suitability for use.”

Clause 8.2.1 (Customer satisfaction)
Note added to explain that monitoring of customer perception may
include input from sources such as customer satisfaction surveys,
customer data on delivered product quality, user opinion surveys,
lost business analysis, compliments, and dealer reports

Clause 8.2.3 (Monitoring / Measurement of process)
Note added to clarify that when deciding on appropriate methods,
the organization should consider impact on the conformity to
product requirements and on the effectiveness of the quality
management system.

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