Regulatory agencies continuous improvement system

Many companies are only prepared to meet regulatory expectations and provide the minimum requirements. The goal of assessment is not to appease the regulatory agencies but to build quality into the various systems, identify deficiencies early on, identify the genesis of system failures, and ensure continuous improvement. There are myriad resources available from which information can be captured and utilized to assist with the benchmarking initiative. 

ISO 9001 2000 specifies requirements for a quality management system where an organization needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide product that meets requirements of customers and regulatory agencies. It also addresses customer satisfaction through the requirements for continual improvement and the prevention of nonconformities. 

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