Monthly Archives: January 2012
How to Write an ISO 9001 or ISO TS29001/API Q1 Quality Policy
First things first, there’s no difference between writing a quality policy for an ISO 9001 or an ISO TS29001/API Q1 quality management system. Next, there’s no established or preferred format for writing a quality policy. Your organization’s quality policy can … Continue reading
ISO 9001 Response Time Requirements
Question: Recently, a new firm began auditing our organization, and I’m noticing differences in requirements compared with our previous auditor. At the closing of an annual surveillance audit for a three-year certificate, if a nonconformance is issued at the closing … Continue reading
API Q1 Versus ISO TS29001 QMS Certification
Question: Robert Meyer asks the following about APIQ1. As this standard was developed by API and basically covers the requirements ISO 9001 and ISO TS 29001, is the API the only company that can provided certification? Can this certification be … Continue reading
