ISO 9001
Quality management systems requirements
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Framework Domains (4)
ISO 9001: Improvement
Continual improvement of quality management system (ISO 9001)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO9001-16 | Cl. 10 Improvement — continual improvement methodology for the quality management system |
| ISO9001-17 | Corrective and preventive actions |
| ISO9001-18 | Cl. 6.3 Planning of changes — innovation and change management for the quality management system |
ISO 9001: Leadership & Planning
Quality management leadership and planning (ISO 9001)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO9001-01 | Cl. 4.4 Quality management system and its processes — quality policy and objectives |
| ISO9001-02 | Leadership commitment to quality |
| ISO9001-03 | Risk-based thinking and planning |
| ISO9001-04 | Cl. 7.1.1 Resources (general) — resource management for quality including people, infrastructure, and organizational knowledge |
| ISO9001-05 | Organizational roles and responsibilities |
| ISO9001-CL7.1.2 | Cl. 7.1.2 People — determining and providing persons necessary for effective QMS operation |
| ISO9001-CL7.1.6 | Cl. 7.1.6 Organizational knowledge — determining knowledge necessary for QMS operation and process performance |
| ISO9001-CL7.2 | Cl. 7.2 Competence — ensuring competence of persons doing work under QMS control |
| ISO9001-CL7.4 | Cl. 7.4 Communication — determining internal and external communications relevant to the QMS |
ISO 9001: Operational Controls
Quality controls in operations (ISO 9001)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO9001-06 | Cl. 8 Operation — operational planning and control for products and services |
| ISO9001-07 | Requirements for products and services |
| ISO9001-08 | Design and development controls |
| ISO9001-09 | Control of externally provided processes |
| ISO9001-10 | Production and service provision controls |
| ISO9001-CL7.1.3 | Cl. 7.1.3 Infrastructure — determining, providing, and maintaining infrastructure for quality processes |
ISO 9001: Performance Evaluation
Measuring and evaluating quality performance (ISO 9001)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO9001-11 | Monitoring, measurement, and analysis |
| ISO9001-12 | Internal audit program |
| ISO9001-13 | Management review process |
| ISO9001-14 | Customer satisfaction measurement |
| ISO9001-15 | Nonconformity and corrective action |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO 9001?
ISO 9001 is a compliance framework from International with 4 domains and 23 controls. Quality management systems requirements It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ISO 9001 have?
ISO 9001 has 23 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are ISO 9001: Leadership & Planning (9 controls), ISO 9001: Operational Controls (6 controls), ISO 9001: Performance Evaluation (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ISO 9001 map to?
ISO 9001 maps to 140 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 19011 (17% coverage), ISO 37301 (17% coverage), ISO 37001 (17% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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