Description.
The new Quality Management System Standard ISO 9001 and Environmental Management System ISO 14001 were reviewed in September of 2015. Both standards (in the new clause 6.1) include requirements for “Actions to address risks and opportunities.” This new requirement is creating concerns among companies. Of special concern are the implementation of methodologies to address the requirement and the extent of documentation needed as evidence for compliance. In the coming week, I will be providing some ideas and tidbits for practical ways to address these concerns.