This is a manual for those managing, designing, implementing, auditing or assessing quality systems that aim to meet the Quality Standard. It provides instructions on putting quality to work, and how to become and remain accredited to the quality-system standard. This edition contains the clarifications and amendments to the standard that have been accepted by the ISO and will be expected by assessors during ongoing surveillance for compliance. The approach taken in the handbook aims to be appropriate for quality practitioners in any type of organization. It also features tables and details of related standards.