“I encourage all organizations to begin implementing ISO 14001:2004 as soon as possible in order to benefit from its easier-to-understand language, clearer intention and increased compatibility with the ISO 9001 quality management system standard that many of them also implement,” says Alan Bryden, ISO secretary-general.
The IAF estimates that 18 months is sufficient for the transition to ISO 14001:2004, compared to the three-year transition considered necessary for ISO 9001:1994-registered organizations transitioning to ISO 9001:2000. The 18-month transition plan is for implementation by certification bodies accredited by IAF members performing ISO 14001 audits. The main points are:
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