BS EN 12074:2000

The requirements in this standard provide a framework for control of manufacture, supply and distribution of consumables in the following cases:

• To identify the requirements for manufacture, supply and distribution of consumables in contracts which require the manufacturer, the supplier or the distributor to have a quality system in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 or BS EN ISO 9002.
• To provide specific requirements for manufacture, supply and distribution of consumables as a guidance to manufacturers, suppliers or distributors developing a quality system
• To provide specific requirements for manufacture, supply and distribution of consumables in specifications, standards and regulations which require the manufacturer, the supplier or the distributor of consumables to have a quality systems as a condition for approval or certification of consumables.