ISO: Global standards for trusted goods and services
Standards define what great looks like, setting consistent benchmarks for businesses and consumers alike — ensuring reliability, building trust, and simplifying choices.
Making lives easier, safer and better.
Discover the new ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Handbook
The purpose of this handbook is to assist SMEs in establishing and maintaining an ISMS as per ISO/IEC 27001, the premier standard for information security.
What can standards do for you?
International standards ensure that the products and services you use daily are safe, reliable, and of high quality. They also guide businesses in adopting sustainable and ethical practices, helping to create a future where your purchases not only perform excellently but also safeguard our planet. In essence, standards seamlessly blend quality with conscience, enhancing your everyday experiences and choices.
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Discover how conformity with a standard is assessed by certification bodies and others.
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ISO: the International Organization for Standardization
ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization. It brings global experts together to agree on the best ways of doing things. From quality management to artificial intelligence, our mission is to make lives easier, safer and better – for everyone, everywhere.
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ISO 9001
Quality management systems
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ISO 14001
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