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What is standard?

Standards are documented agreements containing technical specifications or other precise criteria to be used consistently as rules, guidelines, or definitions of characteristics, to ensure that materials, products, processes and services are fit for their purpose.

Meaning of ISO
The International Organization for Standardization, with members in 162 countries, develops international standards for many industries. ISO is a shortened name given by the founders; it comes from the Greek word "isos," meaning "equal."

Definition
Popular name for International Organization For Standardization (IOS), a voluntary, non-treaty federation of standards setting bodies of some 162 countries. Founded in 1946-47 in Geneva as a UN agency, it promotes development of standardization and related activities to facilitate international trade in goods and services, and cooperation on economic, intellectual, scientific, and technological aspects. ISO covers standardization in all fields including computers and data communications, but excluding electrical and electronic engineering (governed by the International Electro technical Commission or IEC) and telecommunications (governed by International Telecommunications Union's).

Types of ISO standards


ISO 9000
ISO 14000 ISO 13485 ISO 14001 ISO 22000

ISO 50001
ISO 16949

ISO 9000
The ISO 9000 family of standards is related to quality management systems and designed to help organizations ensure that they meet the needs of customers and other stakeholders. while meeting statutory and regulatory requirements related to the product. The standards are published by ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, ISO 9000 deals with the fundamentals of quality management systems.

The ISO 9000 family addresses "quality management". This means what the organization does to fulfill: 1.The customer's quality requirements, 2.And applicable regulatory requirements, while aiming to enhance customer satisfaction,

3.Achieve continual improvement of its performance in pursuit of these objectives.

ISO 14000
The ISO 14000 family addresses "environmental management". This means what the organization does to: Minimize harmful effects on the environment caused by its activities, and to achieve continual improvement of its environmental performance.

ISO 9001
ISO 9001:2008 is the International Standard for Quality Management Systems (QMS)

It provides to the company with a set of principles that ensure a common sense approach to the management of there business activities to consistently achieve customer satisfaction.

ISO 13485
ISO 13485 contains requirements that are essential for any organization operating at any tier, in the medical device and pharmaceutical supply chain. It is especially relevant to manufacturers that wish to demonstrate applicable regulatory requirements, and by organizations whose services support medical device manufacturers. ISO 13485 is a Management Systems Standard specifically developed for the manufacture of Medical Devices. Its primary objective is to facilitate harmonized medical device regulatory requirements.

ISO 14001
ISO 14001 is the International Standard for Environmental Management Systems. The most widely used EMS in the world, with over 11,000 organizations certified in the UK and an estimated 223,000 organizations certified in 159 countries world-wide.

ISO 14001 is the principal management system standard which specifies the requirements for the formulation and maintenance of an EMS.

There are three fundamental commitments required in an environmental plan that meets the requirements of ISO 14001. These include:

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prevention of pollution
compliance with legislation

continual improvement of the EMS

ISO 22000
ISO 22000 is the International Food Safety Management Standard.

Who should use ISO 22000?


ISO 22000 can be used by any organization directly or indirectly involved in the food supply chain management, including:

Farms, fisheries and dairies


Processors of meats, fish and feed Manufacturers of bread, beverages, canned and frozen food

Food service providers such as restaurants, fast food chains, hospitals and hotels and mobile caterers
Supporting services including food storage and distribution and suppliers of food processing equipment, raw materials, cleaning and sanitizing products, and packaging products.

ISO 50001
ISO 50001:2011 is the International Standard for Energy Management, released in June 2011 that replaces the British and European Standard BS EN 16001:2009. It provides the most robust framework for optimizing energy efficiency in public and private sector organizations. Certification to this standard defines an organizations commitment to continual improvement in energy management.

ISO 16949
The standard is applicable to any organization within the automotive supply chain that manufactures and / or adds value to parts for supply to the automotive industry. ISO 16949 is the International Quality Management Standard specifically written by the Automotive Industry. In a concerted effort to improve quality and assure the integrity of supplies to the industry. Subscribers to the standard include BMW, Chrysler Daimler, Fiat, Ford, General Motors, Renault and Volkswagen and other.
The introduction of ISO 16949 has resulted in substantial improvements in all aspects of quality, delivery and overall efficiency throughout the supply chain.

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