DIN ISO 9002:2026-08 - Draft

What is DIN ISO 9002 about?

DIN ISO 9002 provides comprehensive guidelines for the application of ISO 9001 and supports organizations in introducing, implementing, maintaining and improving a quality management system (QMS). Unlike ISO 9001, it does not contain any additional requirements, but explains the standard using practical examples, recommendations and implementation guidance.

The standard is aimed at organizations of all sizes and sectors and provides practical explanations of key ISO 9001 requirements, including process management, risk-based thinking, leadership, customer focus and continual improvement.

What content does the standard cover?

DIN ISO 9002 follows the structure of ISO 9001 and provides guidance on the practical implementation of quality management system requirements. In addition to explanations of individual standard sections, it contains numerous examples for different types of organizations and application situations.

Topics covered at a glance:

• Application and implementation of ISO 9001
• Establishment and further development of a quality management system (QMS)
• Context of the organization and interested parties
• Leadership, quality objectives and customer focus
• Process management and risk-based thinking
• Resources, competence and documented information
• Auditing, management review and continual improvement

Why is the standard relevant in practice?

DIN ISO 9002 supports organizations in the practical implementation of ISO 9001 and makes it easier to introduce, apply and further develop a quality management system (QMS). Through numerous examples, recommendations and explanations, it helps users interpret standard requirements and apply the process approach.

Particularly relevant are the guidelines on risk management, customer focus, quality objectives, management review and continual improvement. The standard supports both organizations with existing ISO 9001 certification and companies that are setting up a quality management system for the first time.

What changes have been made compared with the previous edition?

Compared with DIN ISO/TS 9002:2020-08, the document has been fundamentally revised. The most important changes include:

• Conversion of the previous Technical Specification into an International Standard
• Alignment of the content with the new edition of ISO 9001:2026
• Expansion of guidance and practical examples for implementing the standard requirements
• Inclusion of additional notes on risks and typical sources of error in application
• Clearer distinction between requirements and recommendations
• Editorial revision and updating of the document

In addition, new examples have been added on topics such as PESTLE analysis, SWOT analysis, process management, risk assessment, quality culture and interested parties. Current topics such as climate change, sustainability, digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) are also addressed in the context of quality management.

Target audience

DIN ISO 9002 is particularly aimed at:

• Quality managers and quality management representatives
• Managers and process owners
• Auditors and consultants for quality management systems
• Organizations with existing or planned ISO 9001 certification
• Specialists in compliance, risk management and continual improvement

Conclusion

DIN ISO 9002 is the central guidance standard for the application of ISO 9001 and supports organizations in successfully introducing and further developing a quality management system. With its practical examples, implementation recommendations and explanations on process management, risk management, customer focus and continual improvement, it facilitates the implementation of ISO 9001 requirements and supports the effectiveness of quality management systems.