GB/T 19012-2019Quality management - Customer satisfaction - Guidelines for complaints handling in organizations (English PDF)
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Issued by
State Administration for Market Regulation, China National Standardization Administration
Level / Type
National · Recommended
Issue date
June 4, 2019
Implementation date
January 1, 2020
Scope
GB/T 19012-2019 (Quality management - Customer satisfaction - Guidelines for complaints handling in organizations) is available as an English-translated PDF.
GB/T 19012-2019 — This standard provides guidelines for the handling of complaints related to products and services within the organization, including planning, design, development, operation, maintenance and Improve the process. The complaint handling process described in this standard is suitable as one of the processes of the entire quality management system. Note. In this standard, the terms "product" and "service" refer to the output provided by the organization for customers or as required by customers. This standard applies to organizations of various types, sizes and offering different products or services, as well as organizations in various industries. Appendix B Special guides for small businesses are provided. This standard focuses on the following aspects of complaint handling. a) By creating an environment where customers are the focus of attention, accepting feedback (including complaints), resolving complaints received, and improving the organization Improve its product and service capabilities, including customer service, to enhance customer satisfaction; b) The top management fulfills its commitments through participation and provision and allocation of sufficient resources (including personnel training); c) Identify and pay attention to the needs and expectations of the complainant; d) Provide complainants with an open, effective and easy-to-use complaint process; e) Analysis and evaluation of complaints in order to improve the quality of products and services, including customer service; f) Review the complaint handling process; g) Review the effectiveness and efficiency of the complaint handling process. This standard does not apply to disputes and labor relationship disputes that need to be resolved outside the organization.
Document preview — GB/T 19012-2019
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
- ICS
- 03.120.10
- Classification
- A 00
- Replacing
- GB/T 19012-2008
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation, China National Standardization Administration
Contents
- 1 Scope1
- 2 Normative references1
- 3 Terms and definitions1
- 4 Guiding Principle2
- 4.1 General2
- 4.2 Commitment2
- 4.3 Ability3
- 4.4 Transparency3
- 4.5 Easy access3
- 4.6 Response3
- 4.7 Objective3
- 4.8 Cost3
- 4.9 Complete information3
- 4.10 Confidentiality3
- 4.11 The customer-focused approach3
- 4.12 Responsibility3
- 4.13 Improvement3
- 4.14 Personnel capacity3
- 4.15 Timely4
- 5 Complaint handling framework4
- 5.1 Organizational environment4
- 5.2 Leadership and Commitment4
- 5.3 Policy4
- 5.4 Responsibility and authority4
- 6 Planning, design and development5
- 6.1 General5
- 6.2 Objective5
- 6.3 Activity6
- 6.4 Resources6
- 7 Operation of the complaint handling process6
- 7.1 Communication6
- 7.2 Complaint acceptance6
- 7.3 Complaint tracking6
- 7.4 Notification of acceptance7
- 7.5 Preliminary assessment of complaints7
- 7.6 Complaint investigation7
- 7.7 Complaint response7
- 7.8 Program communication7
- 7.9 Complaint termination7
- 8 Maintain and improve7
- 8.1 Information collection7
- 8.2 Complaint analysis and evaluation7
- 8.3 Evaluation of the satisfaction degree of the complaint handling process8
- 8.4 Monitoring the complaint handling process8
- 8.5 Review of complaint handling process8
- 8.6 Management review of the complaint handling process8
- 8.7 Continuous improvement9
- Appendix A (informative appendix) GB/T 19010, this standard, GB/T 19013 and GB /Z 27907 interrelationship10
- Appendix B (informative appendix) Small Business Guide11
- Appendix C (Informative Appendix) Complainant Registration Form12
- Appendix D (informative appendix) Objective13
- Appendix E (informative appendix) Complaint handling flowchart15
- Appendix F (Informative Appendix) Complaint Handling Record Form16
- Appendix G (informative appendix) Response19
- Appendix H (informative appendix) Progressive flowchart20
- Appendix I (informative appendix) Continuous monitoring21
- Appendix J (informative appendix) Audit23
- References24
Foreword
This standard was drafted in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009.
This standard replaces GB/T 19012-2008 "Guidelines for the Handling of Complaints by Quality Management Customer Satisfaction Organizations".
Compared with GB/T 19012-2008, except for editorial changes, the main technical changes of this standard are as follows.
---The standard structure changes to ensure greater coordination among many different management system standards. This standard is managed according to ISO
The high-level structure of the system standard has adjusted the overall structure of the standard;
--- Highlight service, "product" becomes "product and service";
--- Emphasize "risk-based thinking" to support and improve the understanding and application of process methods;
---Guiding principles have been increased from 10 to 15, adding "commitment", "capacity", "transparency", "personal competence", and "timely".
The content has been modified;
--- "Organizational Environment", "Leadership and Commitment" and other corresponding contents have been added to the "Complaint Handling Framework";
--- An informative appendix has been added to illustrate the relationship between this standard and other related standards;
--- Modify the complaint handling record form.
The translation method used in this standard is equivalent to ISO 10002.2018 "Guidelines for Complaint Handling of Quality Management Customer Satisfaction Organizations".
The Chinese documents that have a consistent correspondence with the international documents cited in this standard are as follows.
---GB/T 19000-2016 Quality Management System Foundation and Terminology (ISO 9000.2015, IDT)
This standard was proposed and managed by the National Standardization Technical Committee for Quality Management and Quality Assurance (SAC/TC151).
Drafting organizations of this standard. China National Institute of Standardization, Shanghai Quality Association, China Quality Association, State Administration for Market Regulation
Inspection and Testing Department, China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd., Shanghai International Airport Co., Ltd., China Quality Inspection Association, Naval Equipment Department
Inspection and Supervision Bureau, Tongwei Solar (Chengdu) Co., Ltd., Beijing Didi Infinite Technology Development Co., Ltd., Ningbo Fangtai Kitchenware Co., Ltd., Daquan
Group Co., Ltd., Shanghai Hill Enterprise Management Consulting Co., Ltd., China Certification Center Co., Ltd., Tianjin Huacheng Certification Co., Ltd.,
The Civil Aviation University of China, the 724th Research Institute of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, the Automotive Engineering Research Institute of Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd.
Comment) Technology Beijing Co., Ltd., Shantou Bo New Energy Holdings Development Co., Ltd., Binzhou Zhanhua District Metrology and Testing Institute.
Introduction
0.1 General
This standard provides guidelines for the organization to plan, design, develop, operate, maintain and improve an effective and efficient complaint handling process.
There are various types of commercial or non-commercial activities, as well as the complaint handling process related to e-commerce, so that the organization and its customers, complainants and other
He related parties benefit.
Regardless of the size, region, and industry of the organization, the information obtained from the complaint handling process can be used for product, service and process analysis.
Improve, and when complaints are handled properly, the reputation of the organization can be improved. In the global market, due to the use of this standard,
Providing a trusted and consistent complaint handling method makes its value more obvious.
An effective and efficient complaint handling process reflects the needs and expectations of the organization and recipient of the product or service.
Using the complaint handling process described in this standard can enhance customer satisfaction, encourage customer feedback (including complaints when they are not satisfied), and can
Provide opportunities to maintain or enhance customer loyalty and recognition, and improve the organization's competitiveness at home and abroad.
Implementing the process described in this standard will be able to.
--- Provide complainants with an open and responsive complaint handling process channel;
---Enhance the organization's ability to resolve complaints in a consistent, systematic and positive response manner to satisfy both the complainant and the organization;
---Improve the organization's ability to identify complaint trends and eliminate the causes of complaints, and improve the operation of the organization;
---Help the organization to resolve complaints in a customer-focused manner, and encourage organizational personnel to improve their skills in serving customers;
---Provide a basis for continuous review and analysis for the complaint handling process, resolving complaints, and improving related processes.
The organization can use the complaint handling process in conjunction with the customer satisfaction code of conduct and the external dispute resolution process.
The focus of this standard is the satisfaction of individuals or organizations with the products or services that they accept or may accept. These products or services are
Available or provided by private organizations.
0.2 Relationship with GB/T 19001 and GB/T 19004
This standard is compatible with GB/T 19001 and GB/T 19004, and supports the above two through effective and efficient implementation of the complaint handling process.
The goal of this standard. This standard can also be used alone.
GB/T 19001 specifies the quality management system requirements. The complaint handling process described in this standard can be used as the quality management system
An element.
GB/T 19004 provides guidelines for continuous performance improvement. The use of this standard can further enhance the organization's complaint handling performance and improve
The satisfaction of customers and other related parties, and promote the quality of products, services and processes based on feedback from customers and other related parties.
Continue to improve.
Note. In addition to customers and complainants, other relevant parties include suppliers, industry associations and their members, consumer organizations, relevant government agencies, employees, and owners
And other individuals or organizations affected by the complaint handling process.
0.3 Relationship with GB/T 19010, GB/T 19013 and GB /Z 27907
This standard is compatible with GB/T 19010, GB/T 19013 and GB /Z 27907.These four standards can be used alone or with any one of them.
Used together. When used together, this standard, GB/T 19010, GB/T 19013 and GB /Z 27907 can be used as a broader
Part of the comprehensive framework. Under this framework, through code of conduct, complaint handling, dispute resolution, and monitoring and measuring customer satisfaction
To enhance customer satisfaction (see Appendix A).
GB/T 19010 contains guidelines for the organization's code of conduct regarding customer satisfaction. This code of conduct can reduce the likelihood of problems and
Eliminate the root causes of complaints and disputes that cause decreased customer satisfaction.
GB/T 19013 contains guidelines for resolving disputes arising from complaints related to products and services that have not been handled satisfactorily internally.
GB/T 19013 can help reduce customer dissatisfaction caused by unresolved complaints.
GB /Z 27907 provides guidance on customer satisfaction monitoring and measurement to GB/T 19010, GB/T 19012 and GB/T 19013.
supplement. GB /Z 27907 focuses on external customers of the organization. The guidelines provided by GB /Z 27907 can help establish and implement complaint handling
Process, for example, the process described in GB /Z 27907 can help organizations monitor and measure customer satisfaction with the complaint handling process (see 8.3). with
In this way, information from the complaint handling process can be used to monitor and measure customer satisfaction. For example, the frequency and type of complaints can be used as customer satisfaction
Indirect indicators (see GB /Z 27907-2011, 7.3.2).
Quality Management Customer Satisfaction Organization Complaint Handling Guidelines
1 Scope
This standard provides guidelines for the handling of complaints related to products and services within the organization, including planning, design, development, operation, maintenance and
Improve the process. The complaint handling process described in this standard is suitable as one of the processes of the entire quality management system.
Note. In this standard, the terms "product" and "service" refer to the output provided by the organization for customers or as required by customers.
This standard applies to organizations of various types, sizes and offering different products or services, as well as organizations in various industries. Appendix B
Special guides for small businesses are provided.
This standard focuses on the following aspects of complaint handling.
a) By creating an environment where customers are the focus of attention, accepting feedback (including complaints), resolving complaints received, and improving the organization
Improve its product and service capabilities, including customer service, to enhance customer satisfaction;
b) The top management fulfills its commitments through participation and provision and allocation of sufficient resources (including personnel training);
c) Identify and pay attention to the needs and expectations of the complainant;
d) Provide complainants with an open, effective and easy-to-use complaint process;
e) Analysis and evaluation of complaints in order to improve the quality of products and services, including customer service;
f) Review the complaint handling process;
g) Review the effectiveness and efficiency of the complaint handling process.
This standard does not apply to disputes and labor relationship disputes that need to be resolved outside the organization.
2 Normative references
The following documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated reference documents, only the dated version applies to this article
Pieces. For undated references, the latest version (including all amendments) applies to this document.
ISO 9000 Quality Management System Fundamentals and Terminology (Qualitymanagementsystems-Fundamentalsandvocabu-
lary)
3 Terms and definitions
The following terms and definitions defined in ISO 9000 apply to this document.
3.1
Complainant
Individuals, organizations (3.8) or their representatives making complaints (3.2)
[Source. ISO 10001.2018, definition 3.2]
3.2
Complaint
Express dissatisfaction with the organization (3.8) regarding the product, service or complaint handling process, regardless of whether there is a clear expectation of a response or problem resolution
Note 1.Complaints can also be generated in other links in the interaction between the organization and the customer (3.3).
Note 2.Complaints can be direct or indirect.
[Source. GB/T 19000-2016, definition 3.9.3, deleted "< Customer Satisfaction>", and added Note 1 and Note 2.]
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Referenced standards
Normative references
ISO 9000
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