[Blog] What is documented information?

Is a quality management manual really essential? Introducing it on the blog.

In previous versions of international standards for management systems, terms such as "documents," "documented requirements," "documents," and "records" were still used. Currently, ISO standards consolidate these terms under "documented information." However, the use of this collective term is not mandatory for users of the standards. Of course, those who wish can continue to use their company's unique terminology when dealing with documented information. 【Contents】 ■ How is documented information defined? ■ Is any documented information considered "documented information"? ■ How do you create documented information? ■ To what extent must it be created? ■ Is a quality management manual still essential? ■ Conclusion: Documented information *Our company also conducts seminars related to relevant standards from time to time. For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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