The relevance of regulatory requirements or third party assessments clearly depends on the nature of the business.

Some common systems relate to :-
Quality;  Environment;  Health & Safety;  Product Safety;  Product Approval;
Good Laboratory Practice;  Good Manufacturing Practice

Regulators demand a formally defined system of management. The requirements are usually prescribed in the form of an international standard or an accepted industry guideline.

These systems have many features in common. In general they require clarity, control, consistency and improvement based on feedback.

In all cases clear process definitions provide the cornerstone for demonstrating conformity to the relevant requirements. These process definitions can then be referred to by all staff and external assessors regardless of the particular focus of the assessment.