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articles:re-writing_iso_9001_through_interpretation [2022/05/14 11:54] – [Re-writing ISO 9001:2015... through Interpretation] rrandallarticles:re-writing_iso_9001_through_interpretation [2022/05/14 12:04] – [Intentional Ambiguity] rrandall
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 Naturally, many users attempt to interpret ISO 9001 through textualism. But if that is the intent of the committee responsible for crafting ISO 9001, then why is there a need for so many "official" (and unofficial) interpretations? Naturally, many users attempt to interpret ISO 9001 through textualism. But if that is the intent of the committee responsible for crafting ISO 9001, then why is there a need for so many "official" (and unofficial) interpretations?
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 +===== Intentional Ambiguity =====
  
 ISO 9001:2015 was intentionally crafted to include many ambiguous/vague requirements because the responsible committee ([[https://www.iso.org/committee/53896.html|ISO TC176/SC2]]) was convinced that in order for the standard to be accepted by a large international user base, it must recognize //cultural relativism//. Cultural relativism is the idea that a person's beliefs, values, and practices should be understood based on that person's own culture, rather than be judged against the criteria of another. (See [[articles:context_of_the_organization|Context of the Organization... and "Interested Parties"]]) ISO 9001:2015 was intentionally crafted to include many ambiguous/vague requirements because the responsible committee ([[https://www.iso.org/committee/53896.html|ISO TC176/SC2]]) was convinced that in order for the standard to be accepted by a large international user base, it must recognize //cultural relativism//. Cultural relativism is the idea that a person's beliefs, values, and practices should be understood based on that person's own culture, rather than be judged against the criteria of another. (See [[articles:context_of_the_organization|Context of the Organization... and "Interested Parties"]])
  
-Consequently, interpretation of the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 & AS 9100:2016 changes when crossing cultural boundaries. And since culture is most often rooted in socio-political beliefs, economy, laws, regulations, etc., interpretation of the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 & AS 9100:2016 are often "//nation dependent//".+Consequently, interpretation of the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 & AS 9100:2016 changes when crossing cultural boundaries. And since culture is most often rooted in socio-political beliefs, economy, laws, regulations, etc., interpretation of the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 & AS 9100:2016 are often "//nation dependent//". And could even vary by the user organization.
  
 So "who" provides interpretation? So "who" provides interpretation?
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 While requests for "official" ISO 9001:2015 Interpretations from US TC 176 - TG22 are submitted using a form titled "//Interpretation Request Form//", the TAG 176 – SC2 - TG22 "Standard Operating Procedure" titled "US Guidance for handling requests for interpretation of the requirements of ISO 9001" clearly states in bold text: "//Since the US TAG to ISO TC176 (TAG) does not provide explanations of ISO 9001, responses provided under this procedure are opinions and are not to be offered as an official interpretation.//" While requests for "official" ISO 9001:2015 Interpretations from US TC 176 - TG22 are submitted using a form titled "//Interpretation Request Form//", the TAG 176 – SC2 - TG22 "Standard Operating Procedure" titled "US Guidance for handling requests for interpretation of the requirements of ISO 9001" clearly states in bold text: "//Since the US TAG to ISO TC176 (TAG) does not provide explanations of ISO 9001, responses provided under this procedure are opinions and are not to be offered as an official interpretation.//"
  
-And there is a 3rd official "clarifications" (i.e., interpretations) document from IAQG for AS 9100:2016: [[https://www.sae.org/iaqg/projects/9100-2016_clarification_table.pdf|"IAQG AS 9100:2016 Series Clarifications"]]. It states: "//These clarifications are __binding__ where the standard leadership believes a published response is necessary since it has a profound impact upon the use of the standard or when a significant disputes exists.//"+So what good is [https://asq.org/quality-resources/iso-9001/us-tc176|US TC 176 - TG22 - Interpretations]]? 
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 +The [https://asq.org/quality-resources/iso-9001/us-tc176|US TC 176 - TG22 - Interpretations]] is simply a guidance document intended to assist US-based organizations in developing their own interpretations based upon US socio-political beliefs, economy, laws, regulations, etc. 
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 +And since AS9100 uses ISO 9001 as a base document (basically ISO 9001 with additional requirements for the aerospace industry) there is a 3rd official "clarifications" (i.e., interpretations) document from IAQG for AS 9100:2016: [[https://www.sae.org/iaqg/projects/9100-2016_clarification_table.pdf|"IAQG AS 9100:2016 Series Clarifications"]]. It states: "//These clarifications are __binding__ where the standard leadership believes a published response is necessary since it has a profound impact upon the use of the standard or when a significant disputes exists.//"
  
 ===== How ASQ attempted to create a new requirement through Interpretation===== ===== How ASQ attempted to create a new requirement through Interpretation=====