API Spec Q1 Consulting Services

Quality Management System Requirements for Manufacturing Organizations for the Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry​

What is API Spec Q1?

API Specification Q1 (API Q1) was developed by the American Petroleum Industry to meet industry demands for an improved quality management system among manufacturing organizations. ​

​This specification is intended for companies that either manufacture products to API specifications, or provide industry services not covered by an API standard.

​By meeting the quality system requirements of API Spec Q1, manufacturing organizations can show their customers they meet the industry’s demands.
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Specification Overview

1. Scope
2. Normative References
​3. Terms, Definitions and Abbreviations
4. Quality Management System Requirements
5. Product Realization
​6. Quality Management System Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis and Improvement
Annex A: Use of API Monogram by Licensees (informative)
​Annex B: Cross Reference from API Q1, 9th edition to API Q1 , 8th edition
​Annex C: Cross Reference from API Q1, 8th edition to API Q1, 9th edition 

Our API Spec Q1 Consulting Services

​​With MAS Solutions’ Management Consulting services, we can assist you in the development of an API Q1 Quality Management System and any related procedures and/or operational controls required. Further, with our expert staff of degreed, industry-experienced consultants, we can assist you not only with implementing your program but also with long-term support, including internal auditing, issue resolution and employee training.

​Our commitment is to provide you with comprehensive, goal-oriented management consulting services that address your compliance and certification needs. If you'd like to find out more about our consulting services, please Contact Us.

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Dan-Loc Group

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Command Drilling Products

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