Standard
28th OCCC Session
Taxonomy & Standardization Work Group
Hamid R. Qavami
Standard (Gen.) Definition
- A level of quality
- Something used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations
- used or accepted as normal or average (adj)
ISO Standards
About ISO
(International Organization for Standardization)
is an independent, non-governmental membership organization and the world's largest developer of voluntary International Standards.
The ISO story
In London, in 1946, 65 delegates from 25 countries meet to discuss the future of International Standardization. In 1947, ISO officially comes into existence with 67 technical committees (groups of experts focusing on a specific subject).
Standard (ISO) Definition
A document that provides:
- requirements
- specifications
- guidelines
- characteristics
to ensure that materials, products, processes and services are fit for their purpose.
Benefits of using
ISO Standards
Ensure that products and services
- Safe
- Reliable
- Good quality
For business
Strategic tools that reduce costs by minimizing waste and errors, and increasing productivity.
For companies
Help to access new markets, level the playing field for developing countries and facilitate free and fair global trade.
ISO Certifications
ISO Certifications
Don't say:
"ISO certified" or "ISO certification"
This is performed by external certification bodies, thus a company or organization cannot be certified by ISO.
Say:
"ISO 9001:2015" certified" or "ISO 9001:2015 certification" (for example).
Popular standards
ISO 9000 FAMILY — QUALITY MANAGEMENT
The ISO 9000 family is the world’s best-known quality management standard for companies and organizations of any size.
ISO/IEC 27001 — INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT
Providing security for any kind of digital information, the ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards is designed for any size of organization.
ISO 3166 — COUNTRY CODES
Avoid confusion when referring to countries and their subdivisions with this standard.
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