Category Archives: Ask the Experts
Can the API Q1 monogram be used on company letterhead?
Fayyaz Ahmed Asks, “Can a manufacturer use API Monogram on company letter head or inspection certificate issued by the organization at the time of releasing acceptable material”. ATCS Reply: Fayyaz, API Q1 prohibits the use on the API monogram on … Continue reading
Does API Q1 still refer to ISO 9001:2000 as a valid standard?
Fayyaz Ahmed Asks: API Q1 requires that the organization establish control features for the purchasing process and supplier selection. But what if an approved supplier has an ISO 9001:2000 certification and has not upgraded to ISO 9001:2008? This supplier is … Continue reading
API 7K – Can Engineering Be Excluded From The Quality Manual Scope?
Question: Sammy O. asks, can design and development be excluded from the scope of our API 7K product specification license and our API Q1 QMS manual? ATCS Reply: Good question, however, according to the API’s Advisory 6, dated June 10, … Continue reading
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
An International Standard or format for API Q1 Management Reviews?
QUESTION: Fayyaz asks the following about APIQ1 : Dear Sir Kindly let me know that is there any INTERNATIONAL STANDARD or guideline for conducting API Q1 management reviews effectively on standard forms, records or patterns. REPLY: Hello Fayyaz, There is … Continue reading
API speaks at ASQ, EED, Conference in Las Vegas, NV
Bill Aston, Chairman for ASQ, Energy & Environmental Division’s Oil & Gas Committee, announces and encourages all interested quality professionals to attend the ASQ, EED’s 38th conference. This conference will be held in Las Vegas, NV from Sept. 26 to … Continue reading
ISO TS29001/API Q1 Requires Control of Documents
QUESTION: From: Mike G. Sent: May 12, 2011 To: Ask the Expert – ATCS Subject: ISO TS29001/API Q1, Clause 4.2.3, Control of Documents Is it acceptable to stamp QMS documents as uncontrolled and then post it in a work area? … Continue reading
API Q1 Certification Costs
A Gap Analysis is essential if a realistic estimated cost for API Q1, ISO 9001 or ISO TS29001/API Q1 certification is expected Continue reading
