Guidance on Changes to API Q1, Ninth Edition

API TECHNICAL REPORT 18TR1 FIRST EDITION, JUNE 2015

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Contents

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1. Scope 1

2. Normative References 1

3. Terms, Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations 1

   1. Terms and Definitions 1

   2. Acronyms and Abbreviations 1

4. Changes from Previous Edition 2

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Guidance on Changes to API Q1, Ninth Edition

1. Scope

   
   

   This document is written for experienced quality professionals seeking to implement the new requirements of API Q1, Ninth Edition (Q1, 9th) and to gain a deeper understanding of the requirements with an overall view to improving their quality management system (QMS) and conformance to Q1, 9th.

   
   

   While Q1, 9th was created independently of ISO 9001:2008, the specification continues to satisfy those requirements and the supplemental requirements in API Q1, Eighth Edition (Q1, 8th). The formatting of Q1, 9th was revised to align with API Q2, First Edition and to follow a chronological order in the production and delivery of the product.

   
   

2. Normative References

   
   

   The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

   
   

   API Specification Q1, Specification for Quality Programs for the Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industry, Eighth Edition

   
   

   API Specification Q1, Specification for Quality Management System Requirements for Manufacturing Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry, Ninth Edition

   
   

   API Specification Q2, Specification for Quality Management System Requirements for Service Supply Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry

   
   

3. Terms, Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations

   
   

   1. Terms and Definitions

      
      

      For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in API Q1 apply.

      
      

   2. Acronyms and Abbreviations DAC design acceptance criteria KPI key performance indicator MOC management of change

Q1, 8th API Specification Q1, Eighth Edition Q1, 9th API Specification Q1, Ninth Edition QMS quality management system

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