ISO 9001 vs ISO 9002
Understand the historical difference between ISO 9001 and ISO 9002, and why modern certification programmes now use ISO 9001 as the active quality management standard.
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- Explains why ISO 9002 is no longer issued as a current certification route.
- Helps teams interpret legacy references in tenders, supplier files, or old documentation.
- Clarifies which current resources to use when modernising a quality management system.
Next Best Steps
If you are comparing document options, start with the related links below and move to the parent standard page to understand the broader implementation context. If you need help choosing the right document pack, contact the team with your scope, industry, and certification goal.