WHAT ARE THE ISO 9001 PROCEDURES?
An ISO 9001 procedure is a documented set of instructions that outlines how a specific activity or process within an organization’s quality management system (QMS) is performed. ISO 9001 procedures are a key component of the QMS as they provide a systematic approach to ensure that quality requirements are consistently met.
ISO 9001 procedures typically include the following elements:
- Purpose: A brief statement that explains the reason for the procedure and its intended outcomes.
- Scope: A description of the activities or processes that the procedure covers.
- Responsibilities: A list of the individuals or departments responsible for carrying out the procedure.
- Procedure steps: A detailed, step-by-step description of the activities or tasks involved in carrying out the procedure.
- Supporting documents: A list of any documents, forms, or records that are required to support the procedure.
- References: A list of any relevant standards, regulations, or other documents that the procedure is based on.
ISO 9001 procedures are typically created during the implementation phase of the QMS and are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure their ongoing effectiveness. The specific procedures required by an organization will depend on its size, complexity, and industry sector, as well as the specific requirements of the ISO 9001 standard.
ISO 9001 specifies a set of procedures that an organization must follow to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve its quality management system (QMS). The following are the main procedures required by ISO 9001:
- Document Control Procedure: This procedure outlines how the organization will control its documents and records, including how documents are created, approved, distributed, updated, and retained.
- Control of Nonconforming Products or Services Procedure: This procedure outlines how the organization will identify, control, and dispose of nonconforming products or services, including how to investigate and correct the root cause of nonconformities.
- Corrective Action Procedure: This procedure outlines how the organization will identify, investigate, and correct the root cause of nonconformities, including how to prevent the recurrence of nonconformities.
- Preventive Action Procedure: This procedure outlines how the organization will identify and prevent potential problems before they occur, including how to identify and assess risks and opportunities.
- Internal Audit Procedure: This procedure outlines how the organization will plan, conduct, report, and follow up on internal audits of its QMS to ensure its effectiveness and compliance with the ISO 9001 standard.
- Management Review Procedure: This procedure outlines how the organization’s top management will periodically review the QMS to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness.
- Control of Monitoring and Measuring Equipment Procedure: This procedure outlines how the organization will control its monitoring and measuring equipment, including how to calibrate, verify, and maintain such equipment.
These procedures are intended to ensure that the organization’s QMS is effective, efficient, and in compliance with the ISO 9001 standard. The specific content and format of these procedures may vary depending on the organization’s size, complexity, and industry sector.
FREE ISO 9001 CONSULTATION
Liberty Management Group (LMG) offers an initial onsite FREE ISO 9001 consultation. The purpose of this initial consultation is to find the GAP between your existing quality management system in relation to the requirements of ISO 9001 Standards.
After the initial onsite visit, LMG consultants will provide you with an estimate of the cost and the time frame involved in the ISO 9001 Implementation and Certification process. Any further contract or commitment is required only if LMG is selected as the consultant to provide further services.
