How does the environmental standard, ISO 14000, fit into AS9100?
^ Top ^ Within the requirements of AS9100 there are provisions to ensure the adequate control of “utilities and supplies such as water, compressed air, electricity and chemical products; marking and labeling, including safety warnings; and hazardous materials”, to the extent that they affect product quality. However, these requirements may cause an organization to consider the wider aspects of ISO 14000 to ensure compliance. Additionally, many suppliers to the aerospace industry provide “process service”, i.e., painting, plating, treatments, coating etc., as well as a range of oils, greases, gas and fuels, which may well demand their production in compliance with the environmental standard.
