Category Archives: Quality Management System Basics
Does API Q1 Require Suppliers To Be ISO 9001:2008 Certified?
Fayyaz Ahmed Asks The Following About APIQ1 : What will be viable corrective action to take if it is observed during an audit that one of their suppliers of calibration services does not have valid ISO 9001:2008 certification? Should a … Continue reading
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
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
ISO 9001, ISO TS29001 and ISO TS2900/APIQ1 QM Systems
Knowing and understanding the fundamental requirements of quality management systems used by an organization, or being considered by an organization, can improve the opportunities for success, minimize useless costs, and mitigate confusion or misunderstanding. Let’s discuss ISO 9001, TS 29001 … 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
Beware of Quick ISO 9001 or APIQ1 Certification Offers
Beware of quick ISO 9001 or ISO TS29001/API Q1 certification offers. To be clear, it’s highly improbable that anyone can deliver on this promise and here are a couple reasons why. First, the Registrar’s Auditor is required to verify that … Continue reading
