ISO TS 9002-2016 PDF

Full title and description

St ISO/TS 9002:2016 — Quality management systems — Guidelines for the application of ISO 9001:2015. This Technical Specification provides non‑normative, clause‑by‑clause guidance and examples to help organizations interpret and implement the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 without adding or changing those requirements.

Abstract

ISO/TS 9002:2016 explains the intent of ISO 9001:2015 requirements and gives examples of possible steps organizations can take to meet them. It is informative only (not normative), does not prescribe mandatory implementation approaches, and is not intended to be used as an auditing or certification text; instead it supports understanding and practical application of clauses 4–10 of ISO 9001:2015.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed current after systematic review; stage indicated as "to be revised").
• Publication date: Edition 1 — 2016 (published November 2016).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 03.100.70, 03.120.10 (Quality management and quality assurance).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2016).
• Number of pages: 46 pages (English original).

Scope

This Technical Specification offers guidance for the application of ISO 9001:2015 across organizations of any type, size and sector. It provides informative, clause‑by‑clause explanations for Clauses 4–10 of ISO 9001:2015 (context of the organization, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation and improvement), and supplies examples of possible approaches an organization might take; it does not provide guidance on ISO 9001’s informative annexes and does not introduce new or auditable requirements.

Key topics and requirements

• Guidance on intent and application of ISO 9001:2015 requirements (clauses 4–10).
• Clause‑by‑clause examples and practical implementation options (illustrative, non‑exhaustive).
• Emphasis on organizational context, risk‑based thinking, leadership commitment, documented information and performance evaluation as applied in ISO 9001:2015.
• Clear statement that the TS is informative only and not to be used as a substitute for ISO 9001 requirements or for certification/audit purposes.
• Support for small and medium enterprises and organizations new to ISO 9001, by offering practical examples and non‑prescriptive routes to compliance.

Typical use and users

Intended users include organizations implementing or transitioning to ISO 9001:2015, quality managers, consultants, trainers and educators. While certification bodies and auditors may consult the TS for background and examples, the document itself is not a normative or certification reference; it is primarily an implementation and training aid for internal use within organizations.

Related standards

Closely related to ISO 9001:2015 (requirements), ISO 9000:2015 (fundamentals and vocabulary), and other ISO 9000 family guidance documents. The TS was produced by ISO/TC 176/SC 2 and a revision project has been launched to convert/update the TS in line with later developments in ISO 9001 standards work.

Keywords

Quality management, ISO 9001:2015, guidance, implementation, non‑normative, clause‑by‑clause, performance evaluation, risk‑based thinking, documented information.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO/TS 9002:2016 is a Technical Specification published by ISO that provides guidance for applying the requirements of ISO 9001:2015; it is informative and does not change or add requirements.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers explanatory guidance and practical examples for the intent and application of ISO 9001:2015 clauses 4–10, helping organizations interpret requirements and identify possible implementation approaches. It does not replace ISO 9001 or serve as an auditing/certification text.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Quality managers, implementation teams, consultants, trainers and organizations (including SMEs) seeking practical examples to apply ISO 9001:2015. Certification bodies may reference it for context but not as a normative document.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As published in November 2016 (Edition 1) the TS was confirmed as current following systematic reviews (most recently confirmed in 2023). ISO technical work to revise and convert the TS into a full International Standard has been started, with revision activities initiated by the technical committee in 2025. Users should check for the latest status or an updated edition if they need the most recent normative guidance.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the ISO 9000 family of standards (quality management system requirements, fundamentals and guidance documents) and was developed by ISO/TC 176/SC 2 to complement ISO 9001:2015.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Quality management, ISO 9001, guidance, implementation, clause‑by‑clause, non‑normative, risk‑based thinking, documented information.