ISO 9001 is the most common standard that specifies requirements for quality management systems. The standard is recognized worldwide and is designed to help all organizations (regardless of industry or size) improve their performance, meet customer expectations and demonstrate their commitment to quality. The requirements in ISO 9001 specify how to: establish, implement, maintain and continuously improve a quality management system (QMS).

In August 2023, an international consultation decided to revise the 2015 ISO 9001 standard. The update is intended to bring the standard in line with current needs, market requirements and technological advances. The plan is for the new ISO 9001 standard to take effect in 2026.

The updated edition will expand the subject area included in the standard by adding:

  • sustainable development integrated with quality,
  • modern technologies,
  • holistic view of customer relations,
  • ethical practices in business and organizational culture in the context of quality management.

At what stage is the update of ISO 9001?

PROPOSAL

16.11.2023 – the new project has been approved

PREPARATORY STAGE

16.11.2023 – a new project has been registered in the TC/S.C. work program

16.12.2023 – start of study of draft version

21.01.2024 – end of comment period

COMMITTEE

24.04.2024 – registration of the commission project

26.04. 2024 – start of consultation on the draft commission

 

The stages of implementation of the ISO standard can be followed on the organization’s official website.

We are very curious to see what news the new edition of this standard will bring to the quality management system.

We would like to remind you that the FMEA method is required to meet the requirements of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, so you should become familiar with it by reading our articles prepared by specialists in this field.