This document is written for experienced quality professionals 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 specification 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.
