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.

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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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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 making products to managing processes. Our mission is to make lives easier, safer and better – for everyone, everywhere.

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ISO 9001:2015
Quality management systems
Requirements
ISO 45001:2018
Occupational health and safety management systems
Requirements with guidance for use
ISO/IEC 27001:2022
Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection
Information security management systems
Requirements
ISO 14001:2015
Environmental management systems
Requirements with guidance for use
The benefits of implementing an environmental management system for your business

Prioritizing environmental sustainability isn’t just a trend: it’s a vital strategy for securing the health and prosperity of an organization for years to come. Balancing growth with environmental stewardship is more important than ever as the impacts of climate change grow in their scale and frequency.