BS 7000-2:2015 gives guidance on managing the design of all types ofmanufactured products. It deals with every stage of the design process fromproduct concept through to delivery, use and end-of-life processing.NOTE 1 This standard recognizes that small enterprises or those specializing inone-off products or special purpose end-of-life equipment often need to adapt theprocess to suit their method of operation.It is intended for use by all relevant levels of management, from board level toindividual project level, in all types of organizations involved in the design ofmanufactured products.Guidance is given on the application of general principles and techniques to themanagement of design, raising awareness of management issues andemphasizing the need for an integrated approach to the design of products.This standard is not intended to define design techniques.NOTE 2 For many products, particularly those that are complex, an integratedmulti-disciplinary approach to design is needed. Documents recommended forguidance on general management techniques are listed in the Bibliography.Guidance on the management of innovation, service design and constructiondesign is given in BS 7000-1, BS 7000-3 and BS 7000-4 respectively.NOTE 3 Guidance on procedures needed to meet statutory requirements, such ashealth and safety, or product certification and liability, is not intended to becomprehensive. Reference needs to be made to other documents where appropriate.NOTE 4 This standard is intended to complement BS EN ISO 9001.Cross References:BS 7000-10:2008BS 8887-1BS 8887-2BS 8887-211BS 8887-220BS 8887-240BS ISO 10007BS 6079-3BS 7000-1BS 7000-3BS 7000-4BS 7373-2BS EN 61160BS EN ISO 9001 BS EN ISO 14001BS ISO 9000-2BS IEC 62198Environmental Protection Act 1990