Abstract: . . .  recommendations for improvement. ANNEX A The guidance in Annex A has been improved for some of the clauses and provides useful and detailed guidance, including reference to ISO 14004 and ISO 19011.  . . .
. . .  5 November 2004 ISO 14001 :2004 Key changes and transition process (November 2004) 1. Overview The Environmental Management System standard ISO 14001 :1996 has been revised and ISO14001:2004 was published on November 15 th 2004. A parallel revision process has also been followed for ISO 14004, a document providing general guidelines on environmental management . . .
. . .  implemented Page 3 DNV Certification Page 3 of 5 November 2004 EMS should meet the key requirements of both versions, since the fundamental requirements are the same. 5. Key Changes The key changes to ISO 14001 in the new version are summarised in the table below. Section Changes 3. Definitions Seven new terms (audit, document, procedure, record, nonconformity corrective . . .
. . .  the last paragraph of 4.5.1 in order to make requirement more visible. There is no requirement for documented procedure, but it is required to keep records of the evaluation. The changes made imply that this issue have been given more emphasis. Page 5 DNV Certification Page 5 of 5 November 2004 4.5.3 Nonconformity, corrective action and preventive action This . . .
. . .  recommendations for improvement. ANNEX A The guidance in Annex A has been improved for some of the clauses and provides useful and detailed guidance, including reference to ISO 14004 and ISO 19011.  . . .
. . .  Since the changes to the standard are not major, DNV Certification will undertake assessments against the new version of ISO 14001 as part of the ongoing certification contract. The transition can be performed either during a re-certification audit or surveillance audit as agreed with the client. Of course, any issues that may arise can be discussed with DNV Certification, . . .
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