AS/NZS ISO 10013:1996

1 - AS/NZS ISO 10013:1996 GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING QUALITY MANUALS
4 - Preface
5 - Contents
6 - Introduction
7 - 1 Scope
7 - 2 Normative reference
7 - 3 Definitions
7 - 4 Documentation of quality systems
7 - 4.1 Documented quality system procedures
7 - 4.1.1 Procedural scope
7 - 4.1.2 Consistent approach
8 - 4.2 Quality manuals
8 - 4.2.1 Purposes of quality manuals
8 - 4.2.2 Structure and format
8 - 4.2.3 Derivation of a quality manual
8 - 4.2.4 Special applications of quality manuals
9 - 5 Process of preparing a quality manual
9 - 5.1 Responsibility for preparation
9 - 5.2 Use of references
9 - 5.3 Accuracy and completeness
9 - 6 Process of quality manual approval, issue and control
9 - 6.1 Final review and approval
9 - 6.2 Distribution of the manual
9 - 6.3 Incorporation of changes
9 - 6.4 Issue and change control
10 - 6.5 Uncontrolled copies
10 - 7 What to include in a quality manual
10 - 7.1 General
10 - 7.2 Title, scope and field of application
10 - 7.3 Table of contents
10 - 7.4 Introductory pages
11 - 7.5 Quality policy and objectives
11 - 7.6 Description of the organization, responsibilities and authorities
11 - 7.7 Elements of the quality system
11 - 7.8 Definitions
11 - 7.9 Guide to the quality manual
12 - 7.10 Appendix for supportive information
13 - Annex A - Typical quality system document hierarchy
14 - Annex B - Example of a possible format for a section of a quality manual
15 - Annex C - Example of a section of a quality manual
16 - Annex D - Bibliography

Specifies guidelines for the development, preparation and control of quality manuals tailored to the needs of the user; the resultant manuals will document or reference quality system procedures required by the ISO 9000 family of Standards, or other quality system requirements. Identical with and has been reproduced from ISO 10013:1995.

This International Standard provides guidelines for the development, preparation and control of quality manuals tailored to the specific needs of the user. The resultant quality manuals will reflect documented quality system procedures required by the ISO 9000 family of International Standards. Detailed work instructions, quality plans, brochures and other quality system related documents are not covered by this International Standard. (See annex A, level C.)NOTE 1 This International Standard may be used to develop quality manuals relating to quality system standards other than the ISO 9000 family.

First published as AS/NZS 10013:1995.