Quality Policy Definition and Relevance

A Quality Policy (QP) is the basic government instrument for establishing goals, formalizing, and overseeing the development and performance of a Quality Infrastructure  System (QIS).

It can be defined as: the policy adopted to develop and sustain an efficient and effective quality infrastructure system.

Developing and agreeing upon the QP is one of the vital first steps in defining a QIS that is relevant and appropriate for the specific context of the country.

The QP typically defines the objectives and structure of the QIS.

QP outlines the preferred QIS structure and relevant responsibilities for a proper and coherent division of work.