QUESTION:
From: Fred R.
Sent: Mar. 6, 2013
To: ATCS Q-Blog, Ask The Experts
Subject: API Q1, Monogram requirements
Hello,
Our Company has API Q1 certification and an API 8C product license. We are planning to post this information on the company’s website. In addition, we plan to include this information in our product brochures. Is this acceptable? If not, why not? Your comments will be appreciated.
RESPONSE:
From: Bill ...
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Technical Requirements
API Q1, Clause 8.4, Measurement, Analysis & Improvement
QUESTION:
From: Valser Oil and Gas
Sent: Sept. 20, 2012
To: ATCS – Ask the Expert
Subject: ISO TS29001/API Q1, Clause 8.4, Measurement, Analysis and Improvement
Valser Oil and Gas asks the following about ISO TS29001/APIQ1 :
API Q1, clause 8.4, identifies four areas that must be monitored for improvement. These areas include customer satisfaction, product conformity, process trends and supplier performance. Should internal audit ...
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Does CMMI, Level 3 Conformance Ensure ISO 9001 Certification?
The following question has been asked:
“Does a software company need to conform with or be capable of meeting CMMI level 3 guidelines in order to become ISO 9001:2008 certified?” Our company is working toward obtaining ISO 9001:2008 and CMMI certifications. I have studied ISO 9001 and mapped sections to CMMI goals and practices.
It appears that some sections of ISO 9001:2008 map to CMMI Level 3 process areas and practices e.g., section 5.6.1 ...
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API Q1 Versus ISO TS29001 QMS Certification
Question: Robert Meyer asks the following about APIQ1.
As this standard was developed by API and basically covers the requirements ISO 9001 and ISO TS 29001, is the API the only company that can provided certification? Can this certification be obtained from another certification body or registrar? Thanks for your kind answer.
Answer: Hello Robert, Thanks for contacting us. The API is the only registrar that can provide APIQ1 QMS ...
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An International Standard or format for API Q1 Management Reviews?
QUESTION:
Fayyaz asks the following about APIQ1 :
Dear Sir
Kindly let me know that is there any INTERNATIONAL STANDARD or guideline for conducting API Q1 management reviews effectively on standard forms, records or patterns.
REPLY:
Hello Fayyaz,
There is no international standard or required format reporting or documenting management reviews. Each organization must make their own decision as to the format that will work best for ...
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Determining Acceptance Criteria for Metal Defects
We have some metals and we would like to know which standard to buy to determine appropriate acceptance criteria for different metals “defects” for example, rust, halo effect, etc.
Monica P. - August 24, 2009
Dear Ms. Monica P,
Without knowing any of the specifics about your company’s product such as material type, design requirements or the product’s intended end use, I can only make a general recommendation that your company purchase a copy ...
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