ISO Standards
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What is an ISO standard?
The ISO organization, based in Geneva, Switzerland, develops and publishes industry Standards, such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
ISO standards are internationally agreed on by experts.
Think of a Standard as a Requirements manual that describes the best way of performing an activity. For example, ISO 9001 quality management Standard requirements that are effectively applied to an organization provide for a formal management system structure that consistently supplies products and/or services that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements and aims to enhance customer satisfaction. An ISO 9001-based management system provides continual improvement, emphasizing defect prevention and the reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain. Likewise, ISO 14001 Environmental management standards to help reduce environmental impacts, reduce waste and be more sustainable. ISO 45001 occupational health and safety standards to help reduce accidents in the workplace.
Standards are the result of years of collaboration
Standards are the result of years of collaboration among people with expertise in their subject matter and who know the needs of the organizations they represent – people such as manufacturers, sellers, buyers, customers, trade associations, academics, users or regulators.
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What role does a Certification Body play in the ISO Industry?
While the ISO organization is a non-profit entity that develops and publishes industry Standards, such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, they are not involved in the certification process, and do not issue certificates. This must be performed by external, accredited certification bodies.
A Certification Body is an organization that has been accredited for an ISO Standard and industry sector and can provide compliance certificates.
What does it mean to be an ACCREDITED Certification Body?
Definitions:
Accreditation
Accreditation – the formal recognition by an independent body, generally known as an accreditation body, that a certification body operates according to international standards.
Certification
Certification – the provision by an independent body of written assurance (a certificate) that the product, service or system in question meets specific requirements.