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ISO 9001:2015 Revision

Frequently Asked Questions
Approaching change

Introduction
ISO 9001 is being revised with the new standard, ISO 9001:2015 due to be published in September 2015.
Those businesses currently registered to ISO 9001:2008 will then have 3 years to make the transition.
Here we aim to address those initial questions that you may have as you begin your journey towards the
revised standard.
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About the Standard

How can I get access to the ISO 9001:2015 FDIS?
The Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) is currently due
for publication in July 2015. This will be freely available to view
clause by clause on the Standards Draft Review system where
you can also provide your feedback. A full copy of the FDIS will
be available to purchase from BSI. ISO Timelines are subject to
change please check the BSI website for the
latest information.

Where can I get information about the new structure?

We have produced a short on-demand webinar as well as a
whitepaper which provides an introduction to the new high
level structure (Annex SL). Both can be downloaded from
www.bsiamerica.com/ISO9001revision. In addition, there is
information available at www.iso.org.
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Will I be able to buy a copy of all ISO 9000 documents

together?
BSI is expecting to offer all ISO 9000 documents as a package
but this will be confirmed closer to publication.

When is ISO 9000 due to be published?

ISO 9000:2015 is due to be published with ISO 9001 in
September 2015.

Will ISO 9004 continue to be available?

Yes, this document continues to offer very useful information
on how to apply the principles of the quality management
approach to the wider issues of business management and
build a sustainable business for the future.

The Transition process

How soon can I start the transition process?
It may be useful to start communicating internally that a
revision to ISO 9001 will be published in 2015. You may wish
to look at your processes to see if they are in line with the new
high level structure. However please remember that your
system must remain compliant with the requirements of ISO
9001:2008 until the new standard has been released.

Please note, all organizations must transition to the new

standard by the transition deadline, at which point certificates
for ISO 9001:2008 will no longer be valid.

Can I upgrade in 2016 during a re-certification?

Yes providing your system meets all of the requirements of
ISO 9001:2015.

How long will ISO 9001:2008 continue to be recognized

and audited to?

Im currently implementing/considering certification to

ISO 9001, what should I do?

The current standard will be recognized and can be audited to

until the end of the 3 year transition period for ISO 9001:2015
(expected September 2018). However, BSI will stop issuing new
certificates to ISO 9001:2008 twelve months after the new
version is published.

Continue as planned you still have a full 3 years to transition

to the new standard once its published in September 2015.
We would recommend familiarizing yourself with the new high
level structure so that you can keep this in mind when you are
building your system.

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The Transition process

Will the transition mean additional days and additional
costs?

How do I find out how far along we are in the transition

process?

BSI is expecting to manage the transition through the

scheduled surveillance audits but this will be confirmed once
the standard has been published. This may be different for
customers that transfer to BSI once the transition period has
started or for customers who do not begin the transition until
the second or third year.

We will be working closely with customers and tracking their

progression towards the new standard to ensure that we can
develop training modules to support the process. You should
speak to your Client Manager to establish where you are in the
transition process.

What if I want to transition more quickly than my

Surveillance Audits allow?
You are more than welcome to transition as soon as the 3 year
transition period begins. However, this may require additional
days and as such, you may incur additional costs.
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Changes to the Standard

Ive heard that PDCA is no longer a part of the new ISO
standard structure, is this true?

What will happen to the Medical Devices standard

ISO 13485?

The new standard is still built around the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)

cycle, which is featured on page 8 of the Draft International
Standard (DIS), published in May 2014. Additionally the new version
is more explicit about the meaning of the process approach.

A revision is currently being planned, however, unlike all other

ISO standards, it is NOT expected to follow the high level
structure.

We are certified to ISO 22000 the quality standard for

food what can we expect to happen?
The revision process for ISO 22000 begins in September 2014
and the new standard will be brought in line with the new high
level structure. More information will be available when that
process begins but for now, visit www.iso.org to find out more.

We are certified to TS16949/AS9100 will these be

revised in line with the new version?
We are still awaiting information from the committees for
these standards on their decision about revision. This means
that you must ensure that your system continues to meet
the requirements of the current standards until the situation
is clarified.

I am currently using ISO 31000 as a framework for risk

management as Risk is so integral to the new revised
standard, will I need both?
Yes ISO 31000 provides guidance on the adoption of risk
management throughout the organization, whereas ISO 9001
addresses the issues around the system which center on
customer satisfaction.

How can I get a summary of the changes between

ISO 9001:2008 & 2015?
A comparison document will be produced once the new
standard has been published.

Is the final version of the standard likely to differ

significantly from the DIS?
It is very difficult to say as comments from over 90 countries
have to be taken into account. However we can say with
some confidence that the new high level structure, its clause
numbering, and additional requirements around organizational
context and leadership will be retained.

The DIS does not contain a requirement for there to be

a management representative - how will this affect the
relationship with BSI and also the management of BSI
visits?
BSI will still need a nominated contact for all matters related to
certification and the organization of certification visits. In the
majority of cases the management representative is also the
system manager and therefore in practice this should have very
little impact.

Although it is only a Draft (DIS), what tips would BSI offer

to begin early preparation?
Some activities that would make sense in preparation for the
changes include:
R
 eview your current approach and revise where appropriate
E ngage with the leaders of the business as many of the
proposed changes will impact them. Help them understand
those issues which they must manage and those they can
delegate
R
 eview your approach to identification, management and
control of your processes
S
 tart to consider how you can adopt and benefit from the
concept of risk and opportunity management
If you have certification to more than one standard, start to
consider the benefits to be gained from management system
integration

R
 ead the introduction section of the DIS. It contains some very
valuable guidance on the concepts contained in the standard.
These concepts are very likely to be retained in the final
version in some form

I have an integrated system including ISO 14001 and BS

OHSAS 18001, how will the changes to ISO 9001 and
these standards affect my system and transition?
The proposed changes to all three standards will make system
integration much easier as there is greater alignment between
the documents. However as they have different projected
publication dates and transitions, you will need to plan your
transitions carefully to retain certification on each. Talk to your
BSI Client Manager who will help you plan this process.
Obtaining a copy of PAS 99, which is based on the high level
structure (Annex SL) may be of benefit as it contains valuable
guidance on the design and structure of an Integrated
Management System.

Support from BSI

How can my BSI Client Manager
support me through this process?
Should you have any questions, your
Client Manager will be updated fully
with the progress of the ISO 9001
revision in the lead up to publication
towards the end of 2015. Once the
new standard has been released your
Client Manager will be able to advise
what you need to do to meet the
new requirements. Please note: it will
be up to you to plan and implement
the changes within your business.
There will be lots of supporting
documentation available from BSI to
help you during this time.

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What training will be available?

BSI will be offering both
implementation training & lead auditor
transition training. We will also be
offering focused workshops on specific
requirements within the standard full
details will be available at
www.bsigroup.com/training.

Are there tools available that can

help track the changes?
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I have questions regarding my

certification now who do I
talk to?
Call BSI - our Customer Services team
will be happy to answer your specific
questions.

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