What is ISO 9001:2015?
ISO 9001:2015 represents the latest iteration of the ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard, superseding ISO 9001:2008 since September 2018.
The 2015 version of the ISO 9001 standard introduces several enhancements compared to the 2008 version, including:
- Increased emphasis on risk-based thinking.
- Adoption of a consistent structure shared with other ISO management system standards, facilitating easier integration of systems.
- Improved effectiveness in addressing supply chain management.
- Heightened focus on leadership engagement.
- Enhanced structuring for addressing risks and opportunities within organizations.
- Utilization of simpler language, with a common structure and terms.
- Adaptation to be more user-friendly, particularly for service and knowledge-based organizations.