ABSTRACT
The meaning and purpose of normative references is the indication that terminology and nomenclature specified in this standard is not open for debate or an interpretive discussion. A normative reference refers to a document that includes terms, fundamental concepts, principles, and vocabulary that are essential for the application of the ISO 9001 Standard. The ISO 9001 Standard requirements are as follows:
• When dated normative references are used, only the edition cited applies (the ISO 9000:2015 Standard).
