ISO 9001:2015 replaces ISO 9001:2008. This infographic provides a summary of the milestones, changes, benefits and transition tips. For more information, read the ISO 9001 white paper: http://www.sgs.com/iso9001whitepaper

1. 6-8 YEARS
Frequency of ISO standards
review and revision, if needed
1987
Year when ISO 9000 standards for
quality management were first
published
SEPTEMBER 2015
Release of ISO 9001:2015
3 YEARS
Transition period from ISO 9001:2008
to ISO 9001:2015
SEPTEMBER 2018
End of transition period
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT ISO 9001:2015
1.1 MILLION
There are more than
ISO 9001 certificates issued worldwide
100 COUNTRIES
Nearly
are involved in updating ISO 9001
MILESTONES
5 KEY CHANGES
Use of Annex SL structure,
ensuring alignment with other
management system standards
Consideration of organizational
context and the needs and
expectations of interested parties
Adoption of a broader
risk-based approach
to Quality Management
Focus on leadership rather
than simply management
of the QMS
Use of documented information, defined as information that
should be controlled and maintained by an organization
5 KEY BENEFITS
Increased emphasis
on leadership engagement
Structured manner of
addressing organizational
risks and opportunities
Use of simplified language
and a common structure
and terms
More effective approach
to supply chain management
More user-friendly for service and knowledge-based organizations
5 TIPS TO START TRANSITIONING TO ISO 9001:2015
Learn more about the
new version of the Standard1
Conduct a gap analysis
and develop an
implementation plan
Update the organization’s
existing QMS to meet the
new requirements
Have concerned parties undergo appropriate
training regarding the new standard
Discuss with SGS, your trusted
certification body about
transitioning to the new version
ISO 9001:2015 REPLACES ISO 9001:2008
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www.sgs.comReferences:
http://www.sgs.com/en/news/2016/04/video-iso-9001-2015-what-you-need-to-know
http://www.sgs.com/en/Agriculture-Food/Quality-Health-Safety-and-Environment/Quality
/ISO-9001-2015-Revision.aspx
http://www.sgs.com/~/media/Global/Documents/Brochures/SGS%20SSC%20ISO%2090
01%202015%20Introduction%20Presentation%20A4%20EN%2015%2009.pdf
http://www.iso.org/iso/iso_9001_-_moving_from_2008_to_2015.pdf
http://www.iso.org/iso/home/news_index/news_archive/news.htm?refid=Ref2002
http://asq.org/learn-about-quality/iso-9000/iso-9001-2015/