Document Control Recommended Practice: A guide for implementation and audit purposes (Augmented Edition - 3rd Edition)

Document Control Recommended Practice: A guide for implementation and audit purposes (Augmented Edition - 3rd Edition)

This short guide provides you with the list of all the essential elements that a proper Document Control system should entail (document numbering, revision system, quality control, etc). <br /> <br />It is a practical tool that can be used as a guidance for implementing a Document Control System, or for enhancing or auditing an existing one. <br /> <br />The requirements are intended to be applicable to all organizations, regardless of the type, the size and the nature of their activities. <br /> <br />The Recommended Practice captures the minimum business requirements to be implemented in an efficient, quality-oriented and fit-for-purpose Document Control System. <br /> <br />Table of Content: <br /> <br />1. SCOPE <br />2. IDENTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS <br />2.1. UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER <br />2.2. DOCUMENT TEMPLATE <br />2.3. QUALITY CHECKS <br />2.4. REGISTER OF DOCUMENTS <br />3. DOCUMENT MODIFICATIONS <br />3.1. REVISION SYSTEM <br />3.2. MODIFICATIONS <br />4. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF DOCUMENTS <br />5. CONTROL OF THE CONTENT <br />5.1. RELEVANT REVISIONS <br />5.2. DISTINCTION BETWEEN WORKING DOCUMENTS AND OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS <br />5.3. DISTRIBUTION <br />5.4. TRANSMITTAL <br />5.5. TRACEABILITY <br />6. DOCUMENTED PROCEDURE <br />