ISO 9001/13485/17025
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WHAT EXACTLY IS ISO 9001/13485/17025
In the today’s global marketplace, maintaining quality and assurance are critical components for success of the business. ISO standards have become the cornerstone for the organisation which is stiving to meet and exceed quality expectation. Three key standards that plays a pivotal role across various industries are ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 17025. Understanding these standards are a very important as well as crucial step. Understanding these steps can help an organisation quality management systems and overall performance.
ISO 9001:
ISO 9001 is the world’s most recognized QMS (Quality Management System) standards. It provides a framework for the business to make sure that they meet customer and regulatory requirements while continuously improving their processes in the business administration. The key principles of ISO 9001 include:
CUSTOMER FOCUS
ISO 9001 makes sure that all the needs of the customer are meet and their complains are understood by the company administration.
LEADERSHIP
ISO 9001 establishes a clear vision and direction in the eyes of the employees to achieve their goals.
ENGAGEMENT OF PEOPLE
ISO 9001 makes sure that employs at all the level must be valued and must be involved in business activities.
PROCESS APPROACH
ISO 9001 helps in managing the business and thus it helps the business in achieving efficient results.
IMPROVEMENT
ISO 9001 helps in improving the system and the processes in the business.
EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION MAKING
ISO 9001 helps the business to take decision based on the analysis and the evaluation.
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
ISO 9001 ensures that the business maintain a healthy relation with all the interested business parties to optimize the business performance.
BENEFITS OF ISO 9001:
There are several advantages of the ISO 9001 and some of them are discussed as under:
ISO 9001 helps in improving the quality and consistency of the product
ISO 9001 benefits in increases the customer satisfaction and loyalty
ISO 9001 enhances the operational efficiency and reduces the waste generation
ISO 9001 helps the business in better decision making and risk management.
ISO 9001 brings an advantage in the competition in the business marketplace.
MANDATORY DOCUMENTS:
Some of the mandatory documents required
SCOPE OF THE QMS:
Define the boundaries and applicability of the QMS.
QUALITY POLICY:
A statement of the organization's commitment to quality.
QUALITY OBJECTIVES:
Measurable goals to achieve quality improvement.
PROCESS INTERACTION:
Description of the interaction between QMS processes.
DOCUMENTED INFORMATION:
Required by ISO 9001 and necessary for the QMS to be effective.
ISO 13485: QUALITY MANAGEMENT FOR MEDICAL DEVICES
ISO 13485 is a specialized QMS (Quality Management System) standards for all the medical device industry. It is built up on the ISO 9001 and includes various additional requirements specific to the design, production, installation, and servicing of medical devices. The key principles of ISO 13485 include:
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
ISO 13485 ensures that the product meet all the necessary regulatory requirements.
RISK MANAGEMENT
ISO 13485 helps the business to implement risk management practices throughout the product lifecycle.
DOCUMENTATION AND TRACEABILITY
ISO 13485 helps the firm in maintaining comprehensive records and traceability within the organisation
PRODUCT REALIZATION
ISO 13485 makes sure that the product meets customer and regulatory specifications from design to delivery.
POST-MARKET SURVEILLANCE
ISO 13485 monitors the product performance and addresses issues aftermarket release.
BENEFITS OF ISO 13485:
There are several advantages of the ISO 13485 and some of them are discussed as under:
ISO 13485 benefits the firm by assuring safety and effectiveness of the product.
ISO 13485 makes sure that the product compliance with the international regulatory requirement.
ISO 13485 benefits the firm by improving the risk management skills and mitigation in the firm.
ISO 13485 helps the firm by enhancing the reputation and credibility in the medical device industry.
ISO 13485 benefits the firm by facilitation of market entry and expansion
MANDATORY DOCUMENTS:
Some of the mandatory documents required:
QUALITY MANUAL:
A comprehensive document outlining the QMS structure.
MEDICAL DEVICE FILE:
Details on each medical device type or model.
PROCEDURES:
For risk management, control of documents, control of records, internal audits, control of nonconforming product, corrective action, preventive action, etc.
RISK MANAGEMENT FILE:
Comprehensive documentation of risk management activities.
ISO 17025: COMPETENCE IN TESTING AND CALIBRATION
ISO 17025 is the standard required for the testing and calibration laboratories, ensuring they are competent to carry out all the tests and the calibrations, including sampling. The standard is applicable to all the laboratories, regardless to the number of the personnel or the extent of the scope of all the testing and the calibration activities. Key components of ISO 17025 are as follows
MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
It is similar to ISO 9001, which focuses on the organisation and the management of the labs.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
It is specific to the competency of staff, methodology, equipment, and quality of test and calibration results.
PROFICIENCY TESTING:
it allows the labs to participate in the inter-laboratory comparisons to ensure accuracy.
VALIDATION OF METHODS:
ISO 9001 helps in ensuring methods are suitable for their intended use.
BENEFITS OF ISO 17025:
There are several advantages of the ISO 9001 and some of them are discussed as under:
ISO 9001 increases confidence in the accuracy and reliability of test results.
ISO 9001 demonstrates technical competence to the customers and the regulators.
ISO 9001 helps in enhancing the laboratory reputation and competitive edge.
ISO 9001 benefits in facilitation of the international trade and acceptance of the test results.
ISO 9001 helps in the continuous improvement of laboratories processes and procedures.
INTEGRATING ISO STANDARDS:
For all the industries that are working in the regulated industries or are providing various range of services, by integrating these three ISO standards one can offer comprehensive benefits and here is how one can benefit:
STREAMLINED PROCESSES
Integrating ISO Standards helps in aligning and optimizing various processes across different standards, reducing the duplication of the effort put in similar work.
IMPROVED QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE
Integrating ISO Standards helps in ensuring all the aspects of quality, from management to technical competence, are covered, providing a proper framework for compliance.
ENHANCED CUSTOMER TRUST
Integrating ISO Standards demonstrates a commitment to quality, safety, and reliability, building stronger relationships with customers and stakeholders.
COST EFFICIENCY
Integrating ISO Standards shares practices and procedures that can lead to cost saving and better resource utilization for the business or labs.
