Excluding clause 8.3

You cannot exclude a clause. You can only consider a clause as non-applicable.

Sometimes, for an organization, a clause may be applicable or not just because of the scope of the quality management system.

So, the answer will depend on the scope. However, it seems odd to exclude the development of the software.

The following material will provide you more information about non-applicability of a clause:

• What clauses can be excluded in ISO 9001:2015? - https://advisera.com/9001academy/blog/2015/07/07/what-clauses-can-be-excluded-in-iso-90012015/2015/
• Free webinar on demand - ISO 9001:2015 clause 4 - Context of the organization, interested parties, and scope -
• Enroll for free course - ISO 9001:2015 Foundations Course - https://advisera.com/training/iso-9001-foundations-course/
• Book - Discover ISO 9001:2015 Through Practical Examples - https://advisera.com/books/discover-iso-9001-2015-through-practical-examples/