The main points from this module are as follows:
The idea for ISO 9001 can be traced back to British standard 5750 in 1979, however the first publication was made in 1987.

 

The second revision (1994) stresses quality assurance through preventive action. The third revision (2000) was based on process approach. The forth revision (2008) was based on alignment with other standards. The current version was published in 2015.

 

The current revision was presented as committee draft in June 2013, then as draft international standard in April 2014, then as final draft international standard in July 2015. Finally, the revision was published in September 2015.

 

Companies have until September 2018 to upgrade to the recent revision.