Quality System Documentations
The laboratory at my facility has been accredited to Guide 25 long before we ever thought about ISO-9002 (we were Mil-I). When I developed the ISO quality system documentation, it made since to maintain 2 sets of documents since there really wasn't an overlay between the two.
This past year, I made the aggressive move to incorporate ISO17025 into our existing quality system documentation based on the overlap of the two standards in many areas. Where there wasn't a clean overlay, I created procedures to address those areas. The work instructions stayed intact and did not have to go through a revision.
While performing an internal audit (we are QS registered, ISO-17025 accredited, and comply with AS9100 Rev A, as well as meeting the FQA and FARs that are associated with my product) is really hairy here, it is much easier for me to maintain. This eliminated the need to have a stand alone laboratory manual and created a logical document flow.
My only hope is that document revisions will slow down so that I can catch my breath!
Nancy