Updating of ISO 9001 'Risk Based Thinking'

Abstract

The international standard specification ISO 9001:2015 provides the items needed for the quality management applied to any company whatever its kind or size. This specification is applied now for two million and two hundreds companies all over the world. It was first issued in 1987 and since then it was updated several times. In this report we will discuss those updates that gave more flexibility for the company to go along with the environment and safety managements requirements. Adding of the context of the organization and the risk based thinking were very important to seek clients satisfaction and confidence. When applying those updates money and time could be saved. It’s about more than just "certification" "Certification to ISO 9001" should be a result of a well implemented quality management system!