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Subject: Guidance for Transition to ISO 9001:2008

 

Dear customer,

 

As you are aware, as a part of continuous review and improvement process, ISO

standards are being revised and updated periodically.

 

ISO standard for 'Quality management system - Requirements' i.e.

ISO 9001:2000 has now been revised to ISO 9001:2008 with effect from 15.11.2008.

 

This ISO 9001:2008 does not introduce additional requirements compared to the last

edition in 2000 and does not change the intent of ISO 9001:2000

Compared to the 2000 revision, ISO 9001:2008 represents fine-tuning, rather than a

thorough overhaul. It introduces clarifications to the requirements existing in ISO

9001:2000, based on user experience over the last eight years, and changes that are

intended to improve further compatibility with the ISO 14001:2004 standard for

environmental management systems.

 

Highlights for Organizations

   . No major changes required in quality management system documentation, but

      need to be aligned with new terms, definitions, clarifications and additions.

   . Control on outsourced processes - requirements more specific

   . Management representative shall be member of organization's management

   . Product status identification throughout product realization

   . Correction & Corrective action required for Internal Audit nonconformities &

      their causes

   . Focus on effectiveness of corrective action and preventive action

 

Validity of certifications to ISO 9001:2000

   One year after publication of ISO 9001:2008 all accredited certifications issued

   (New certifications or recertifications) shall be to ISO 9001:2008.

 

Twenty four months after publication by ISO of ISO 9001:2008, any existing

certification issued to ISO 9001:2000 shall not be valid.

 

TUV NORD/ TUV India Transition policy

 

Certifications to ISO 9001:2000 can be issued only up to 14.11.2009.

 

Certifications to ISO 9001:2000 shall be valid only up to 14.11.2010.

 

TUV NORD/ TUV India can issue certificates as per ISO 9001:2008 from

15.11.2008 onwards.

 

All existing certified clients shall update their quality management system to meet

requirements of ISO 9001:2008 and shall obtain certificate during their next

surveillance audit or recertification audit.

 

Thanks & regards.

 

sd-

S.K.Kulkarni

General Manager Certification

TUV India Pvt.Ltd.