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ISO 9001:2015 & Determining External & Internal Issues

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Bill Aston

QUESTION: From: Adolpho P., April, 21, 2017 – My question is regarding ISO 9001:2015 requirements for reporting external and internal issues as a part of the management review process.  Which subjects should be analyzed as the inputs, subclause 9.3.2.b?  I don’t … Continue reading →

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Estimating the cost for API Q1 certification & API 6A Monogram License

Posted on March 6, 2017 by System Admin

QUESTION: From: Eugene P., March 6, 2017 – During the past months, we have received several inquiries asking if our company was API Q1 certified or if we had an API 6A monogram.  How much does it cost to get API … Continue reading →

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ISO 9001 Audit Deferral – Force Majeure Event

Posted on April 17, 2015 by System Admin

Can An Audit Be Deferred Due To A Force Majeure Event? The following inquiry was received from ASQ Ask the Experts on Apr. 10, 2015: If a Force Majeure event (major storm, flood or other natural event) effects the company … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 4, 2015 by Bill Aston

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API Q1, 9th edition – Risks, Contingency Plans and MOC

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Bill Aston

QUESTION: From: Darcy K. Sent: May 10, 2014 To: ATCS – QBlog, Ask The Experts Subject: API Q1, 9th edition, Risks, Contingency Plans and MOC In regard to MOC Process, in your opinion, would it be effective to tie this … Continue reading →

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API Q1, 9th Ed., Quality Policy vs. Objectives

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Bill Aston

QUESTION: From: T.S. , Tercel Oilfield Sent: Jan. 20, 2014 To: ATCS – QBlog, Ask The Experts Subject: API Q1, 9th Ed., Quality policy and Objectives Am I correct in saying that Objectives should establish the highest overall expectation and … Continue reading →

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Monitoring & Measurement of Product

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Bill Aston

QUESTION: From: ASQ ATE Sent: Jan. 28, 2014 To: ATCS – QBlog, Ask The Experts Subject: ISO 9001:2008 and API Q1, 8th & 9th Ed., Monitoring Measurements & Improvement ISO 9001:2008 states in 8.2.4 Monitoring and measurement of product: “Evidence … Continue reading →

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What is The Estimated Cost for API Q1 or ISO 9001 Certification?

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Bill Aston

QUESTION: From: Laura D., American Society for Quality Sent: June 10, 2013 To: ATCS – QBLOG, Ask the Experts Subject: What is the Estimated Cost of API Q1 or ISO 9001 Certification? We are a company of five divisions, Contract … Continue reading →

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Are ISO 9001:2008 & API Q1, 8th Edition Redundant Certifications?

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Bill Aston

QUESTION: From: Stephane Sent: May 27, 2013 To: ATCS – QBlog, Ask the Experts Subject:  Are ISO 9001:2008 and API Q1, 8th Edition Redundant QMS Certifications? Hello, we currently have 4 standards, two are specific to Chile and are mandatory.  … Continue reading →

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ISO 9001 & ISO TS29001/API Q1 – Surveillance Audit Reqmts

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Bill Aston

QUESTION: From: Jet Sent: May 10, 2013 To: ATCS – QBlog, Ask The Experts Subject: ISO 9001:2008 & ISO TS29001/API Q1 – Surveillance & Re-certification Audits Where can I find information in ISO 9001 or ISO TS29001, regarding the requirement … Continue reading →

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ISO 9001:2008 & API Q1 – Effectiveness of Corrective Actions

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Bill Aston

QUESTION: From: Muhammad Irshad Sent: March 1, 2013 To: ATCS – QBlog, Ask The Experts What type of evidence must be provided to prove API Q1 requirements for corrective actions have been met?  How can we determine that our corrective … Continue reading →

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API Q1 & ISO 9001:2008 – Supplier Provided Material

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Bill Aston

QUESTION: From: J. Lopez – Rockwell Company:  Rockwell Sent: March 15, 2013 To: ATCS – QBlog, Ask The Experts Subject: ISO 9001:2008 & API Q1 question – Supplier Provided Materials We are in process of getting our ISO 9001:2008 certification, … Continue reading →

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