Differences between ISO 9001 & ISO
9001:2000
The Evolution
There really is no difference between ISO 9001 and ISO
9001:2000. These terms are all used to describe the ISO 9001 standard.
The Evolution Leading to ISO 9001:2000 Standard
Prior to December 2000, there used to be an ISO 9001,
an ISO 9002 and an ISO 9003 standard. Without focusing on the technical
differences between them, people would just simply refer to each as
ISO 9000.
In December 2000, ISO 9001, ISO 9002, and ISO 9003 all
were merged into a revised ISO 9001 standard. In order to distinguish
between the previous ISO 9001 version, the current standard is often
referred to as ISO 9001:2000. However, many people don’t know about
all the other standards that the International Organization for Standardization
published, and they simply refer to the most famous standard (ISO 9001)
as ISO.
The Impact on the ISO 9001:2000 Assessment
The ISO 9001:2000 standard is a radical revision of
the prior ISO 9000 standard. It requires companies that have previously
been certified to update their current quality systems. It also changes
the ground rules for all the organizations that are seeking or who will
seek registration in the future. National standards bodies, registrars,
consultants, and the other groups who support the standard must now
contend with a new set of challenges and opportunities.
Like its predecessor, ISO 9001:2000 is really a series
of three interrelated standards. Each has a different function: ISO
9000 deals with fundamentals and vocabulary; ISO 9001, the heart of
the new revision, states the requirements for the new system; ISO 9004
provides guidance for implementation, and fleshes out ISO 9001.
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