1、Guidance on Changes to API Q1, Ninth EditionAPI TECHNICAL REPORT 18TR1FIRST EDITION, JUNE 2015Special NotesAPI publications necessarily address problems of a general nature. With respect to particular circumstances, local,state, and federal laws and regulations should be reviewed.Neither API nor any
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12、and should be submitted to the Standards Department, API, 1220 L Street, NW,Washington, DC 20005, standardsapi.org.iiiContentsPage1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13、. 12 Normative References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Terms, Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14、. . 13.1 Terms and Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.2 Acronyms and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15、. . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Changes from Previous Edition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2vvi1 Guidance on Changes to API Q1, Ninth Edition 1 Scope This document is written for experienced quality professionals
16、seeking to implement the new requirements of API Q1, Ninth Edition (Q1, 9th) and to gain a deeper understanding of the requirements with an overall view to improving their quality management system (QMS) and conformance to Q1, 9th. While Q1, 9th was created independently of ISO 9001:2008, the specif
17、ication continues to satisfy those requirements and the supplemental requirements in API Q1, Eighth Edition (Q1, 8th). The formatting of Q1, 9th was revised to align with API Q2, First Edition and to follow a chronological order in the production and delivery of the product. 2 Normative References T
18、he following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. API Specification Q1, Specification for Quality Pr
19、ograms for the Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industry, Eighth Edition API Specification Q1, Specification for Quality Management System Requirements for Manufacturing Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry, Ninth Edition API Specification Q2, Specification for Quality Ma
20、nagement System Requirements for Service Supply Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry 3 Terms, Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations 3.1 Terms and Definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in API Q1 apply. 3.2 Acronyms and Abbreviations DAC
21、design acceptance criteria KPI key performance indicator MOC management of change Q1, 8th API Specification Q1, Eighth Edition Q1, 9th API Specification Q1, Ninth Edition QMS quality management system 2 API TECHNICAL REPORT 18TR1 4 Changes from Previous Edition 1 Scope Intent of Section The intent o
22、f this section is to outline the areas to which the specification applies. Changes from Previous Edition Q1, 8th included provisions for service supply organizations, which are now covered by API Q2. Added 5.8 to the list as an excludable section. 3 Terms, Definitions, and Abbreviations Intent of Se
23、ction The intent of this section is to specify terms and definitions in addition to those given in ISO 9000. Changes from Previous Edition Q1, 9th eliminated 2 terms, added 12 new terms, expanded on 2 terms, and renamed 1 term. Abbreviations were added to Q1, 9th that were not present in Q1, 8th. El
24、iminated the following Q1, 8th terms: 3.1.9 field nonconformity, 3.1.11 tender. Added the following terms to Q1, 9th: 3.1.4 collection, 3.1.5 compliance, 3.1.6 critical, 3.1.11 first article, 3.1.12 key performance indicator (KPI), 3.1.13 legal requirement, 3.1.14 management noun, 3.1.16 outsource o
25、utsourced activity, 3.1.17 preventive maintenance, 3.1.19 risk, 3.1.20 service, 3.1.21 servicing. GUIDANCE ON CHANGES TO API Q1, NINTH EDITION 3 Expanded the following terms: 3.1.9 design validation was modified to include a note that provides examples of design validation that were previously in Q1
26、, 8th, 7.3.6; 3.1.10 design verification was modified to include a note that provides examples of design verification that were previously in Q1, 8th, 7.3.5. Renamed the following term: in Q1, 8th, 3.1.4 control feature was renamed 3.1.18 procedure. 4 Quality Management System Requirements This sect
27、ion consolidated requirements from Sections 4, 5, and 6 of Q1, 8th. 4.1 Quality Management System 4.1.1 General Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establish requirements related to the QMS. Changes from Previous Edition Added the terms “at all times” and “for all products and servici
28、ng provided for use in the petroleum and natural gas industry.” 4.1.2 Quality Policy Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establish requirements related to the quality policy. Changes from Previous Edition Added the requirement for the quality policy to be communicated, understood, imp
29、lemented, and maintained at all relevant functions and levels within the organization. 4.1.3 Quality Objectives Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establish requirements related to the quality objectives. Changes from Previous Edition Changed the responsibility for establishing quali
30、ty objectives from top management to management with approval from top management. Expanded the requirement for quality objectives to include customer requirements. 4 API TECHNICAL REPORT 18TR1 4.1.4 Planning Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establish requirements related to planni
31、ng for the QMS. Changes from Previous Edition Changed responsibility for QMS planning from top management to management. 4.1.5 Communication 4.1.5.1 Internal Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establish requirements related to internal communication for the QMS. Changes from Previous
32、 Edition Changed the responsibility for internal communication from top management to management. Added requirement 4.1.5.1 b) results of analysis of data need to be communicated at relevant levels. 4.1.5.2 External Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establish requirements related to
33、 external communication for the QMS. Changes from Previous Edition Added requirement 4.1.5.2 d) information required by product quality plans is to be provided when required by contract 4.2 Management Responsibility Some of the responsibilities that were assigned to top management in Q1, 8th have be
34、en assigned to management in Q1, 9th. 4.2.1 General Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establish responsibilities for top management and management in an organization. Changes from Previous Edition Added the use of KPIs for data analysis. 4.2.2 Responsibility and Authority Intent of
35、Section The intent of this section is to establish the responsibility, authority, and accountability of personnel within the scope of the QMS. GUIDANCE ON CHANGES TO API Q1, NINTH EDITION 5 Changes from Previous Edition Expanded the requirement for ensuring that responsibility and authority are defi
36、ned and communicated to include accountability. The application of this requirement is now specified to be personnel within the QMS. Added the requirement for documentation. 4.2.3 Management Representative Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establish responsibilities and authorities
37、for the management representative. Changes from Previous Edition Added requirement 4.2.3 c) management representative is to ensure that actions are taken to reduce the likelihood of the occurrence of nonconformities. Added the requirement for top management to maintain a management representative. 4
38、.3 Organization Capability 4.3.1 Provision of Resources Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establish responsibility for appropriate resource allocation to implement, maintain, and improve the effectiveness of the QMS. Changes from Previous Edition Removed the word “continually” from
39、the requirement to improve the effectiveness of the QMS Q1, 8th, 6.1 a). Removed the requirement to provide the resources needed to enhance customer satisfaction by meeting customer requirements Q1, 8th, 6.1 b). 4.3.2 Human Resources 4.3.2.1 General Intent of Section The intent of this section is to
40、 establish the requirement for a procedure defining personnel competency and identifying training requirements and other actions necessary to achieve personnel competency. Changes from Previous Edition Separated personnel competence from training and awareness. Added the requirement for a documented
41、 procedure defining personnel competence. 6 API TECHNICAL REPORT 18TR1 4.3.2.2 Personnel Competence Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establish the requirements for personnel competence and the associated records. Changes from Previous Edition Added the requirement for personnel to
42、be competent to meet customer requirements. Added the requirement to maintain records of the determination of personnel competence. 4.3.2.3 Training and Awareness Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establish requirements for QMS and job training. Changes from Previous Edition Added r
43、equirement 4.3.2.3 b) customer-specified training and/or customer-provided training (when required). Added requirement 4.3.2.3 c) identification of training content to the requirement to identify training frequency. 4.3.3 Work Environment Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establish
44、the requirements for an organization to identify and manage the conditions of the work environment needed to achieve conformity of product. Changes from Previous Edition Merged the requirements for infrastructure and work environment into one section, “Work Environment.” Incorporated the note that w
45、as in Q1, 8th into this section to expand the work environment requirements to achieve conformity to the manufacture of the product. Expanded 4.3.3 b) to include maintenance of process equipment. 4.4 Documentation Requirements 4.4.1 General Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establis
46、h the minimum documentation requirements for an organizations QMS. Changes from Previous Edition Included the quality manual section under general instead of a separate section. Added requirement 4.4.1 b), Item 3) identification of processes that require validation. GUIDANCE ON CHANGES TO API Q1, NI
47、NTH EDITION 7 Expanded requirement 4.4.1 d) to include compliance with specified requirements. Added requirement 4.4.1 e) identification of legal and other applicable requirements. 4.4.2 Procedures Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establish the requirement that procedures be docume
48、nted and maintained. Changes from Previous Edition This is a new section. 4.4.3 Control of Documents Intent of Section The intent of this section is to establish the requirements for document control. Changes from Previous Edition Removed the requirement for a master list or equivalent. Removed the
49、requirement for document changes to be reviewed and approved by the original function. Added translations and updates. Specified “documents” to be controlled as procedures, forms, and work instructions. Included identification and distribution requirements to the documented procedure. 4.4.4 Use of External Documents in Production Realization Intent of Section The intent of the section is to establish the requirement for control of external documents used in product realizat
