ABSTRACT
In this column we will cover the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) for ISO 9001:2008 and the rules for transition of accredited certifications to ISO 9001:2000 to the new edition. We will also review the status of the work of a new ISO/TC 69 Subcommittee developing ISO documents to support Six Sigma implementation. Finally we will look at the status of ISO/FDIS 22006, the ISO guide for implementation on ISO 9001 in crop production.