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HEALTH & SAFETY
Business has changed radically since the
last major revision in 2000; technology
has changed how we work, geographical
boundaries are almost insignificant in
today’s global economy, supply chains are
increasingly complex and the information
available has multiplied exponentially.
To ensure that ISO 9001 continues to serve
the business community and maintain
its relevance in today’s market place, the
standard has been revised to address the
change in the business world.
One thing remains constant, to be
successful, businesses have to adapt to
meet the growing needs of customers.
ISOwas originally written with the customer
in mind and that remains the priority for the
new ISO 9001:2015 standard.
The new ISO 9001:2015 version is
characterized by:
• A greater focus on building a management
system that is more suited to an
organization’s specific needs;
• Mandating greater accountability to top
tier management, requiring the alignment
of quality management to larger business
strategy;
• Risk-based thinking, with a view towards
changing the QMS into a preventive tool
that encourages continuous improvement;
• More flexible documentation needs,
allowing companies to decide how and
what information should be documented
and in what format; and
• Greater alignment with other key
management system standards.
Crown paints Kenya limited has embarked
in the process of migrating to the new
standard as part of its strategic business
goal; providing consistently high quality
products and services.
Revised Quality policy was launched in
January 2016 in linewith new ISO9001:2015
requirement, starting a journey of transition
to certification in June 2016.
From left: Top Quality Auto Limited- Director, Rose Kendi Ndegwa, Top Quality Auto Limited, Managing Director, Eng. Benard Ngore M’Mutirithia, Morris
Maina from Crown Paints and Top Quality Auto Limited Finance Manager, Samuel Githinji.
QUALITYMANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS)
(ISO 9001:2008 TO ISO 9001:2015 TRANSITION)
Business has changed radically since the last major revision in 2000; technology has changed how we work, geographical
boundaries are almost insignificant in today’s global economy, supply chains are increasingly complex and the information
available has multiplied exponentially.
