ISO9001:2008 update part 1

I will elaborate slightly on the changes in ISO9001:2008 as compared to ISO9001:2000.

Part 1 is on Clause 4.1 General Requirements.

There are additional Notes added to explain more about outsourcing. I think outsourcing, i.e. outsourced processes, should be clearly outlined in the Quality Manual.

Types of control that may be applied to outsourced processes should be complied to. Type of control over outsourced processes should be elaborated in the Quality Manual.

Outsourcing should apparently be linked to clause 7.4 Purchasing. Outsourcing involves purchasing of services for the outsourcing vendors.

The new Standard contains Clarification that outsourced processes are still responsibility of the organization and must be included in the quality management system. The company/organisation implementing ISO9001:2008 is still responsible for all the internal as well as outsourced processes.