TS 6005

TS 6005 is a vocabulary standard for quality: it gathers the basic terms and definitions used when preparing and applying quality standards, and when ensuring mutual understanding in quality-related internal and external relationships. Its scope is centered on the language of quality rather than on product requirements, test methods, or performance limits, and the standard number was later changed to TS 9005.

Why a quality vocabulary matters

In quality management, common terminology is essential. Words such as “quality,” “conformity,” “assurance,” and “inspection” can carry different practical meanings depending on the context, so a shared vocabulary helps avoid ambiguity in procedures, contracts, records, and discussions. In general technical practice, vocabulary standards support consistency in quality systems and make it easier for organizations to interpret and compare quality-related documents in a disciplined way.

What this document is meant to cover

The standard focuses on fundamental terms used in the preparation and use of quality standards, as well as on concepts that support mutual understanding in quality-related internal and external dealings. It is therefore concerned with the terminology itself, not with a specific product category or a prescribed testing regime. For users, its value lies in providing a common conceptual base for quality management, auditing, supplier communication, and technical documentation.

• This is a terms-and-definitions standard; it does not define product acceptance criteria or test procedures.
• It supports shared meaning in quality-related internal and external communication.
• It is based on ISO 8402:1986 and was published under TS 6005.
• The document number was later changed to TS 9005.