DIP51
14th October 2009, 09:47 AM
Hello everybody!
I have a query about the differences between iso 14001 and iso 9001. I am interested in the theoritical level of the standards.
Thank you
qusys
14th October 2009, 10:40 AM
Hello everybody!
I have a query about the differences between iso 14001 and iso 9001. I am interested in the theoritical level of the standards.
Thank you
The main difference is that ISO 9001 is focused on Quality management system while IS0 14001 on Environmental management system.
The structure of the two standard is similar , in fact there is also a table to reference clause of ISO 9001 to ISO 14001 ones.
An organization can be certified vs both standards and can also pursue the integration of the two systems as well.
samsung
20th October 2009, 01:00 PM
Hello everybody!
I have a query about the differences between iso 14001 and iso 9001. I am interested in the theoritical level of the standards.
Thank you
As far as 'theoritical level' differences matter, there are many, e.g.
1. No 'normative references' defined in 14001
2. 9001 asks for a Quality Manual but 14001 doesn't.
3. 9001 requires 6 documented 'procedures' whereas 14001 requires only one documented 'procedure', i.e.; control on significant environmental aspects (4.4.6)
4. 14001 requires to document Responsibilities & Authorities but 9001 doesn't require them to be documented anyway.
5. Exclusions (under clause 7.0) are permitted in 9001 but not in 14001.
6. While 14001 requires only 6 or 7 records, there are as many as 21 required to be maintained by ISO 9001.
7. 9001 exclusively focuses on enhancing 'Customer Satisfaction while the 14001 is aimed at minimizing harmful effects of our activities, products & services on environment & Prevention of Pollution in the wider interest of all the interested parties.
I hope this satisfies your query if it what you mean by 'theoritical' differences between the two standards yet I hope to have a different angle of view of your query from others.