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ISO 9001:2000

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TCMF’s Quality Management System is certified to the newest edition of ISO 9001:2000 ( expiration date 3/18/08). ISO 9000:1994 series certificates are no longer valid after December 15 2003.

We currently carry no exclusions and actively manage our process design control changes. Below follows information regarding the changes to the new standard as published by the International Standards Organization (ISO), for additional details you may refer to the FAQ’s (http://www.iso.ch/iso/en/iso9000-14000/iso9000/faqs.html)

What are the main changes to the standards?

The main changes that have been introduced in the consistent pair of quality management system standards are:

A new process-oriented structure and a more logical sequence of the contents
A continual improvement process as an important step to enhance the quality management system
Increased emphasis on the role of top management, which includes its commitment to the development and improvement of the quality management system, consideration of legal and regulatory requirements, and establishment of measurable objectives at relevant functions and levels.
The concept of "Application" of the standard has been introduced (in clause 1.2) as a way to cope with the wide spectrum of organizations and activities.
A requirement for the organization to monitor information on customer satisfaction as a measure of system performance.
Significant reduction in the amount of required documentation.
Terminology changes/improvements for easier interpretation.
Increased compatibility with the environmental management system standard ISO 14001
Specific reference to quality management principles.
Consideration of the benefits and needs of all interested parties.
Addition of the concept of organizational self-assessment as a driver for improvement (ISO 9004:2000)

What new requirements have been introduced into the revised ISO 9001 standard?

The main new requirements include:

Continual improvement
Increased emphasis on the role of top management.
Consideration of statutory and regulatory requirements.
Establishment of measurable objectives at relevant functions and levels.
Monitoring of information on customer satisfaction as a measure of system performance.
Increased attention to resource availability.
Determination of training effectiveness.
Measurements extended to system, processes, and product.
Analysis of collected data on the performance of the quality management system

What is ISO/TS 16949:2002?

This Technical Specification, in conjunction with ISO 9001:2000, defines the quality management system requirements for the design and development, production and, when relevant installation and service of automotive related products.

This TS is applicable to sites of the organization where customer specific parts, for production and/or service are manufactured.

How does ISO/TS 16949:2002 affect QS 9000?

The following dates and summary are posted from the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) seminar held July 11, 2002.

QS 9000 becomes a stand alone certificate until December 14, 2006. However, the latest editions of the QS 9000 PPAP and reference manuals continue to be in effect.

QS 9000 is not valid after December 15, 2006 after which ALL Tier One suppliers must be certified

ISO/TS 16949:1999 is not valid after December 15, 2003

ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification includes compliance to 9001:2000