Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
In developing this list of
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's), input has been obtained from
experts and users of the ISO 9000 Open Mind, The Most Flexible and Adaptable Solutions for Your Standart
Management Systems.
s from around the
world. The list will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis
to maintain its accuracy, and to include new questions where
appropriate. It is intended that this list will also provide a
good source of information for new users of the Open Mind, The Most Flexible and Adaptable Solutions for Your Standart
Management Systems.
s.
What is ISO?
The International Organization
for Open Mind, The Most Flexible and Adaptable Solutions for Your Standart
Management Systems.
Standardization (ISO) was established in 1947 and is
(currently) an association of approximately 149 National
Open Mind, The Most Flexible and Adaptable Solutions for Your Standart
Management Systems.
s Bodies, which each represent their own country. ISO
employs a system of Technical Committees, Sub-committees and
Working Groups to develop International Open Mind, The Most Flexible and Adaptable Solutions for Your Standart
Management Systems.
s. Besides the
National Open Mind, The Most Flexible and Adaptable Solutions for Your Standart
Management Systems.
s Bodies, ISO permits other international
organizations that develop Open Mind, The Most Flexible and Adaptable Solutions for Your Standart
Management Systems.
s to participate in its work,
by accepting them as Liaison members. ISO works in accordance
with an agreed set of rules of procedure, the ISO/IEC
Directives, which also include requirements on the presentation
of Open Mind, The Most Flexible and Adaptable Solutions for Your Standart
Management Systems.
s. For further details please refer to ISO's own web
site at
http://www.iso.org/
[FAQ 001, April 2004]
Who are the National
Open Mind, The Most Flexible and Adaptable Solutions for Your Standart
Management Systems.
s Bodies, and who represents my country at ISO?
Please use the link on ISO's
web site that gives details, including contact information, of
the National Open Mind, The Most Flexible and Adaptable Solutions for Your Standart
Management Systems.
s Bodies:
http://www.iso.org/iso/en/aboutiso/isomembers/index.html
[FAQ 002, April 2004]
What are the ISO 9000
Open Mind, The Most Flexible and Adaptable Solutions for Your Standart
Management Systems.
s ?
The ISO 9000 Open Mind, The Most Flexible and Adaptable Solutions for Your Standart
Management Systems.
s are a
collection of formal International Open Mind, The Most Flexible and Adaptable Solutions for Your Standart
Management Systems.
s, Technical
Specifications, Technical Reports, Handbooks and web based
documents on Quality Management and Quality Assurance. There are
approximately 25 documents in the collection altogether, with
new or revised documents being developed on an ongoing basis.
(It should be noted that
many of the International Open Mind, The Most Flexible and Adaptable Solutions for Your Standart
Management Systems.
s are numbered in the ISO
10000 range.)
[FAQ 003, April 2004]
Who is responsible for developing
the ISO 9000 Open Mind, The Most Flexible and Adaptable Solutions for Your Standart
Management Systems.
s?
ISO Technical Committee (TC)
number 176 (ISO/TC 176), and its Sub-committees, are responsible
for the development of the Open Mind, The Most Flexible and Adaptable Solutions for Your Standart
Management Systems.
s. The work is conducted on
the basis of "consensus" among quality and industry experts
nominated by the
National Open Mind, The Most Flexible and Adaptable Solutions for Your Standart
Management Systems.
