ISO Certifications – Globally Accepted Standards for All Types of Organizations

International Organization for Standardization, commonly referred to as ISO, is a body that sets international standards for operation within organizations to help them achieve the stated objectives. Formed in 1947, the body, since then, has been providing certifications to companies once they demonstrate the set standards and operation procedures that match the international norms agreed upon by more than 160 countries.

No type of organization remains outside the ambit of ISO as the body takes care of all kinds of systems, be it quality management system, environmental management system, health management system etc.

Below is a list of the different types of certifications offered by ISO:

1.      Quality Management Standard – ISO 9001 is the standard that businesses comply with to ensure consistency in their quality. The set of procedures and processes removes the chances of errors and enhances the credibility of a company in the eyes of its customers.

2.      Environmental Management Standard – ISO 14001 helps organizations in reducing the impact of their operations on the environment. It regulates the use of natural resources, energy consumption, waste management etc.

3.      Occupational Health and Safety Management – OHSAS 18001 sets out clear guidelines at workplaces whose implementation reduces the risks associated with health and safety hazards. Indirectly, the certification sends a signal to the employees that the company cares about their health.

4.      Information Security Management – ISO 27001 helps an organization ensure that any information, whether written on a sheet of paper, stored electronically or on devices, or sent through mails or other communication channels, remains safe and protected.

5.      Integrated Management System – An integrated management system takes into account two or more standards for a particular organization. Big organizations end up opting for IMS.

6.      Standard for Medical Devices – ISO 13485 is a specific standard that ensures quality in the case of those organizations that are involved in the manufacturing of medical devices and equipment.

7.      Standard for Aerospace – AS 9100 outlines the standards that ensure quality and safety in the aerospace industry, which is a "high risk" industry.

If you want to make your company ISO-certified, Quest Certification is a certification body based in Los Angeles that will make the transition hassle-free.