Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2000 13:57:05 EDT
From: KeithKokal
To: iso25
Subject: QS 9000 vs TS 16949
In the September issue of Quality Magazine there is an article regarding the changes to QS 9000. The article is detailed and covers a lot of history. The article also explains that TS 16949 will eventually replace QS 9000.
The above mentioned article states "unlike QS 9000, it (TS 16949) does not require use of certified external services for calibration."
I have not seen TS 16949 yet. I assume (I know, I know, don't assume) the author has a copy and has quoted accurately. Another assumption is "certified external services for calibration" also means "accredited external services for calibration."
If the above is correct, does anyone have information on when QS 9000 will be obsolete?
Also what does this mean to the OEM's (big three) regarding traceability of calibrations.
On a recent thread. on this list serve, someone stated that the big three and QS 9000 have done much to improve the metrology community by encouraging accreditation. It concerns me that this effort will stop without continued economic incentive.
Keith Kokal
Micro Laboratories, Inc.
440-918-0001