scope:

Purpose

The purpose of this Handbook is to assist organisations and responsible individuals to-

(a) develop and implement a document control framework;

(b) improve an existing document control framework;

(c) implement a document control program;

(d) monitor the performance of their document control program;

(e) identify continuous improvement opportunities for their document control program; and

(f) benchmark the quality of their document control program and its application in their organisation.

Organisations need to consider-

(i) the appropriateness of their document control program to meet their statutory or regulatory requirements;

(ii) roles and responsibilities of individuals tasked with performing document control activities;

(iii) how to effectively manage the business change related to implementing a document control program;

(iv) supporting technology platforms; and

(v) ongoing monitoring and compliance.

This Handbook provides guidance on the appropriate implementation of a robust document control framework throughout an organisation, through assessment and continuous improvement.