In the document control clause, 4.3.5, ISO 14001 requires that the organization set up clear procedures to control all documents required by the ISO 14001 standard. This includes procedures for creating and modifying documents. Whatever the procedure, it must produce documents that: Can be located. Ate legible, identifiable, dated (with dates of revision) and maintained in an orderly manner. Are periodically reviewed, revised, and approved for adequacy. Are updated and available to everyone who needs them, at all essential locations. Are maintained for a specified period and removed from use when obsolete. If obsolete, but retained for legal and/or auditor knowledge, are identified as such.
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