This International Standard specifies quality system
requirements for use where a supplier's capability
to design and supply conforming product needs to
be demonstrated. The requirements specified are aimed primarily at
achieving customer satisfaction by preventing
nonconformity at all stages from design through to
servicing.This International Standard is applicable in
situations when a) design is required and the product
requirements are stated principally in
performance terms, or they need to be
established; and b) confidence in product conformance can be
attained by adequate demonstration of a
supplier's capabilities in design, development,
production, installation and servicing.