ISO 9001 - Debunking the myths
An informative free brochure to ISO 9001 that clarifies some of the misconceptions around its implementation and use.
ISO Standards for businesses large and small
ISO standards are so widely used in business that for many people, the ISO name is linked to its management standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
What is less well known is that ISO management systems offer the same benefits to smaller businesses as they do to multinationals. By bringing a methodical and harmonized approach, complex concepts such as quality management are defined in a way that is easy to grasp and implement. But more than this ISO Standards have proven potential to save money through more efficient use of resources, such as energy.
Below you can find out more about the most commonly-used business management standards, who develops them, and new projects in the pipeline.
Benefits to business - whatever the size
10 good things for SMEs
Managers of small businesses in 10 countries from around the world say how ISO standards contribute to their success.
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How a new standard is helping small firms think big
Better buying power, greater efficiencies and more innovative ideas are not just for big businesses. The publication of ISO 44003 is helping smaller players flex their collective muscle by making the most …
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New handbook for preventing and combating bribery in organizations
Bribery is one of the world economy’s most costly and destructive issues, ruining communities and eroding public trust. ISO has an International Standard to combat corruption by helping organizations instil an …
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Best in small packages
Supporting small businesses on Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day.The people who develop standards
Covering almost every sector you can think of, from Assistive products to Zinc alloys, ISO has over 200 technical committees. Below we've listed just a handful that we think will be of particular interest to you. If it doesn't have what you're looking for, you can find the complete list of technical committees here.
Related ISO technical committees
- ISO/TC 68Financial services
- ISO/TC 154Processes, data elements and documents in commerce, industry and administration
- ISO/TC 176Quality management and quality assurance
- ISO/TC 267Facility management
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ISO 22000:2018
Food safety management systemsRequirements for any organization in the food chainISO 10002:2018
Quality managementCustomer satisfactionGuidelines for complaints handling in organizations
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