The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) normally reviews standards every 5 years to ensure they remain relevant to changing market requirements. ISO 9001:2015 is now published and available.
WHAT IS THE TRANSITION PERIOD?
23 September 2015 – ISO 9001:2015 standard developed
September 2016 – New certificates referencing ISO 9001:2008 could still be issued until September 2016
After September 2018, the old ISO 9001:2008 edition was withdrawn
September 2018 – Deadline for conformity with the new ISO 9001:2015 standard
The main changes of the new ISO 9001:2015 standard are summarised as follows:
- Greater focus on the customer
- Policies and objectives aligned to the organisation’s strategies
- Risk-based thinking
Greater flexibility regarding documentation
What benefits does the new version bring?
The new version of the standard brings users the following benefits:
• Emphasises greater management commitment
• Helps address organisational risks and opportunities in a structured way
• Uses simplified language and common structure/terms, which are particularly useful for organisations using multiple management systems, such as those for environment, health and safety, or business continuity
• Emphasises more effective supply chain management
• Easier to use for service organisations and knowledge-based organisations.