What is this standard about?
BS 6001-1999+A1:2011 is a British Standard that outlines sampling specifications to give guidance on the maximum defects allowed during an acceptance inspection.
NOTE: This standard is the British equivalent of ISO 2859-1 1999.
Who is this standard for?
- Technical directors
- Quality assurance managers
- Manufacturers
- Testers/inspectors
Why should you use this standard?
BS 6001-1 is the acceptance sampling specification for inspection by attributes. It highlights practical quality control methods to help users approve products during the manufacturing process. By complying with this standard, organizations can build confidence in their products’ quality assurance and improve customer-supplier relationships.
BS 6001-1 first looks at the expression of non-conformity, before defining the acceptance quality limit of products. It then explains the submission of products for sampling, the drawing of samples and all the aspects that should be taken into account during normal, tightened and reduced inspection. The standard also gives a rundown of sampling methods and plans, and takes an in-depth look at the determination of acceptability.
What’s changed since the last update?
- BS 6001-1 has been fully revised by experts to bring it up to date with technological developments and industry best practice.
- It includes the implementation of ISO Amendment 1:2011
