What is new in ISO 9001:2015

Answer:

New version of ISO 9001 brings lot of changes, basically there are some changes in every clause of the standard. The main changes are:

- The structure - instead of 8 clauses there are now 10 and it is better aligned with the new version of ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and all new versions of other standards.

- Context of the organization - this is completely new clause and requires organization to determine internal and external issues relevant to organization purpose and strategic direction. For more information, see: How to identify the context of the organization in ISO 9001:2015 https://advisera.com/9001academy/knowledgebase/how-to-identify-the-context-of-the-organization-in-iso-90012015/

- Risk based thinking - this new approach replaces preventive actions and requires organization to identify risk and opportunities related to ability of the organization to achieve its objectives. For more information, see: Risk-based thinking replacing preventive action in ISO 9001:2015 – The benefits http: //advisera.com/9001academy/knowledgebase/risk-based-thinking-replacing-preventive-action-in-iso-90012015-the-benefits/

To get a full overview of the changes and differences between 2008 and 2015 revision of the standard, take a look at this free ISO 9001:2015 vs. ISO 9001:2008 matrix https://advisera.com/9001academy/free-downloads//