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Retain vs Maintain

By Thea Posted on August 3, 2015 Posted in Documentation, Terminology

Question – In some places in ISO 14001:2015, it says to retain documented information; in other places it says to maintain documented information.  Is there a difference? Answer – Yes. ISO 14001:2015, like the other management system standards based on …

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What is “Documented Information”?

By Thea Posted on May 13, 2015 Posted in Documentation

“Documented information” is the term that replaces the terms “documents” and “records” in the revised ISO 14001.  It is defined as “information required to be controlled and maintained by an organization and the medium on which it is contained.” Documented …

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How have the documentation requirements changed?

By Thea Posted on September 11, 2014 Posted in Documentation

One of the things you notice when you review the ISO DIS 14001 is that the clauses for “document control” and “record control” have disappeared.  Instead there are requirements for Documented Information (Clause 7.5). Throughout the standard, the term “documented …

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