Overview of QP04 

Document Change Control
1.0 Purpose
1.1 To define the methods for document approval, issue and change by using an effective Change Note system.
2.0 Associated Documents
2.1 ISO 9001:2000 Clause 4.2.3
2.2

Change Note QF 04

2.3 Master Register QF 05
2.4 Change Note Register QF 06
3.0

Scope

3.1

Refers to all of the quality management system documents including the Quality Manual and procedures.

4.0 Responsibilities Defined
4.1

Quality Manager

4.2

Administration

5.0 Contents Include
5.1

Raising a Change Note

5.2

Authorisation of the CN

5.3 Preparation of new/revised document
5.4 Issue of new/revised document
5.5 Flowchart - Document Control Process
5.6 Records – Master Register; Change Note Register and Change Note Form.