The internal and external issues, and the needs of interested parties, that shape what a management system must achieve.
Understanding the context of the organization is the starting point of every ISO management system. It means identifying the internal and external issues that are relevant to the system's purpose, from regulation and market pressure to culture and resources.
This understanding, together with the needs and expectations of interested parties, defines the boundaries and requirements of the system and feeds directly into setting its scope.
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