PAS 99:2006

Specification of common management system requirements as a framework for integration
ICS 03.100.99

This PAS specifies common management system requirements and is intended to be used as a framework for implementing two or more management system standards/specifications in an integrated way. It draws together the common requirements in management system standards/specifications.

Although it is primarily intended to be used in combination with management system standards/specifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22000, ISO/IEC 20000 and/or OHSAS 18001 it can also be used with other national and international management system standards/specifications.

It applies to all sizes and types of organization.

It is not intended for organizations that have based their management system upon a single standard/specification except as preparation for the adoption of additional systems or standards.

Compliance with this PAS does not ensure compliance with any other management system standards/specifications.

PAS 99:2006 has been produced to help organizations to achieve benefits from consolidating the common requirements in all management system standards/specifications and managing these requirements effectively.

The benefits may include:

a) improved business focus;
b) a more holistic approach to managing business risks;
c) less conflict between systems;
d) reduced duplication and bureaucracy;
e) more effective and efficient audits both internally and externally.

The main requirements are categorized into the following subjects:

a) Policy;
b) Planning;
c) Implementation and operation;
d) Performance assessment;
e) Improvement;
f) Management review.