These clauses are almost the same; the new version explains the context of the organization and its influence on the structure of the quality management system (QMS), while pointing out that the standard does not imply a need for uniformity in the structure of the QMS. Additionally, enhancing customer satisfaction is pointed out in this clause.

The clause name is the same, but the 2015 revision has three sections that explain the process approach, PDCA cycle, and risk-based thinking. For more information, read Plan-Do-Check-Act in the ISO 9001 Standard.

This clause of the new version of the standard refers to ISO 9000, ISO 9004, and Annex B of the standard, which provides more details of other standards on quality management.

This requirement was related to the Quality Manual in the previous version. The Quality Manual is not mandatory anymore, but the requirement for determining and documenting the scope remains. For more information, read What clauses can be excluded in ISO 9001:2015? and The future of the Quality Manual in ISO 9001:2015.

The clauses are very similar; the emphasis in the new version is on promoting awareness and support of other persons who contribute to the effectiveness of the QMS. The main difference between the clauses is that the new version requires the top management to take accountability for the effectiveness of the QMS. For more information, read  How to comply with new leadership requirements in ISO 9001:2015.

The old requirements remain the same. Determination of the risks and opportunities regarding conformity of products and services is a new requirement, as well as the consideration of the statutory and regulatory requirements.

The main difference is that the new standard does not require appointing a management representative; however, the new clause describes in more detail the roles, responsibilities and authorities within the QMS, implying that they can be allocated to different persons.

The new version of the standard defines how the changes in the QMS should be managed by considering the purpose of the change, the potential consequences, and availability of resources and allocation of responsibilities.

The old requirements remain, but new version emphasizes consideration of capabilities and constraints of the organization, as well as resources obtained from external providers.

The requirements are almost the same, but the new version emphasizes communication about treatment of customer property. See the sample document here: Notification to a Customer about Changes on his Property.

The requirements of both clauses are pretty much the same. See the sample document here: Sales Procedure.

The requirements of both clauses are pretty much the same. See the sample document here: Procedure for Design and Development.

The new clause sublimates the requirements of the three old clauses, keeping the old requirements and emphasizing the consideration of nature, duration, and complexity of design and development activities. See the sample document here: Project Plan and Review. For more information read ISO9001 Design Verification vs Design Validation.

The new clause sublimates the requirements of the three old clauses, keeping the old requirements and emphasizing the consideration of nature, duration, and complexity of design and development activities. See the sample document here: Project Plan and Review. For more information read ISO9001 Design Verification vs Design Validation.

The requirements of both clauses are pretty much the same. The new version emphasizes the monitoring and control of external providers’ performance.

The requirements are almost the same, but the new standard points out that the implemented controlled conditions are for delivery and post-delivery activities. See the sample document here: Procedure for Production and Service Provision. For more information, read Understanding Product & Service Provision in ISO 9001.

The requirements are almost the same, but the new standard points out that the implemented controlled conditions are for delivery and post-delivery activities. See the sample document here: Procedure for Production and Service Provision. For more information, read Understanding Product & Service Provision in ISO 9001.

The requirements of both clauses are the same, but in the new standard the requirements are extended to property belonging to external providers as well. See the sample document here: Notification to a Customer about Changes on his Property.

The requirements of both clauses are the same.

The requirements are equivalent. See the sample document here: Procedure for Control of Nonconforming Product.

The new clause sublimates all requirements for processes and products or services monitoring and measurement.

The requirements are equivalent. See the sample document here: Procedure for the Management of Nonconformities and Corrective Actions. For more information, read Understanding dispositions for ISO 9001 nonconforming product.

Annex A explains the new structure of the 2015 revision together with key new terms and concepts.

Annex B lists all ISO standards related to ISO 9001 and clauses to which each of the listed standards is referring.

These clauses are almost the same for both versions of the standard.