Why is ISO important?
The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) is a multi-national organisation that puts forth internationally recognised standards that provide structured frameworks for doing business efficiently and effectively. ISO is an independent, non-governmental organisation, consisting of 164 member countries. ISO was initiated with the idea of answering a fundamental question: “What is the best way to do business?”
The ISO certification mark confirms that your business conforms with certified international practices to ensure that your organisation is a reliable and trustworthy service provider, attracting prospective clients and stakeholders.
Customers, regulators, and governments rely on ISO standards to help develop better regulations for businesses in their country. By trusting globally recognised experts to deliver globally agreed-upon standards and template frameworks, you can be assured that ISO standards are worth conforming to.
“Trusted standards mean that industry doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel, that innovations will be compatible and work with existing technology, and that products and services will be trusted too. Governments use standards as trusted solutions to complement regulation, and they give peace of mind to consumers who know they are not putting themselves or their families at risk.”
Previous Acting ISO Secretary-General, Kevin McKinley
ISO Certifications are a means to qualify businesses. This ensures that a certified organisation has a robust Business Management System comprising of Policies, Objectives, Plans, Processes, Procedures, Risk Assessments, Consistent Forms, Templates, and Standardisation. The purpose of standardisation is to streamline production in various industries, ensuring the quality, consistency, and safety of products and services, while supporting global collaboration and compatibility.
There are many benefits of standardisation for businesses. Customer satisfaction is a key element to success for any business. By conforming with various ISO standards, you will ensure that your products and services are delivered at optimal levels of quality. ISO certification is seen as a stamp of approval. By implementing this standards, productivity is streamlined and made more effective, costs are cut, and errors are reduced.
ISO implementation will aid both short- and long-term business strategies to help a business run smoothly, no matter the size or industry of the business. ISO Management Systems gives every business a competitive advantage over a competitor that does not conform with or implement such a framework in their business. By implementing a Management System that conforms with international standards, you will ensure customer satisfaction through quality products and services.
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ISO Index
ISO 9001
Quality Management Systems
ISO 14001
Environmental Management Systems
ISO 45001
Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
ISO 27001
Information Security Management Systems
ISO 31000
Risk Management Systems
ISO 22000
Food Safety Management Systems
ISO 20000-1
Information Technology Management Systems
ISO 50001
Energy Management
ISO 55001
Asset Management Systems
ISO 37001
Anti-Bribery Management Systems
ISO 44001
Collaborative Business Relationship Management Systems
ISO 17021
Conformity Assessment for Bodies Management Systems Providing Certification
ISO 22301
Business Continuity Management Systems
ISO 17025
Testing and Calibration of Laboratories Management Systems
ISO 3834
Quality Requirements for Fusion Welding of Metallic Materials Management Systems
ISO 17065
Conformity Assessment Requirements for bodies Certifying Products, Processes and Services Management Systems
ISO 21500
Guidance for Project Management Systems
ISO 19011
Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems
ISO 13485
Management Systems for Medical Devices
ISO 30405
Human Resource Management Systems
ISO 14064
Management Systems for Greenhouse Gases Specification
ISO 18788
Management Systems for Private Security Operations
ISO 26001
Guidance on Social Responsibility Management Systems
SANS 1752
Strategic Facilities Management Systems
SANS 10330
HACCP – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points Management Systems
SANS 16001
Wellness and Disease Management Systems
IATF 16949
Technical Specification (TS) for Automotive Industry Management Systems
CPS 234
Prudential Standard Information Security Management Systems
PCI-DSS
Payment Card Data Security Standard Management Systems