ISO Standards and ISO Management Systems

New to the concept of ISO Standards and ISO Certification, you might ask yourself: What exactly are they and how could it benefit my business? Learn what the difference between an ISO Standard, ISO management System and ISO Certification by either an accredited certification body such as UKAS, or an independent certification company.

ISO 9001 is the world’s most recognised standard for quality management systems (QMS). It helps you meet customer and regulatory requirements, improve operational efficiency, and embed a culture of continual improvement enhances product and service quality, streamline processes, and reduces waste, and strengthens customer confidence. 

ISO 14001 is the internationally recognised standard for environmental management systems (EMS). It provides organisations with a structured framework that helps you minimise environmental impact, improve operational efficiency, and demonstrate environmental responsibility to customers, regulators, and stakeholders.

ISO 45001 is an international standard for occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems. It helps organisations reduce workplace risks, prevent injuries, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The standard promotes a safe working environment through hazard identification, risk management, and continuous improvement.

ISO 27001 is the standard for information security management systems (ISMS), designed to help organisations safeguard sensitive data, reduce cyber risks, and ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability. By implementing you create a robust cybersecurity framework that supports compliance, promotes continual improvement.

ISO 27701 is the standard for privacy information management systems (PIMS). It extends ISO 27001, focusing on managing personal data and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR. It helps you enhance data protection, reduce risks, and improve transparency in handling personal information.

ISO 42001 is an international standard for Artificial Intelligence (AI) management systems. It provides a framework for  to develop and manage AI systems responsibly and ethically. The standard outlines requirements for AI development, implementation, and maintenance, with a focus on risk management, transparency, and continuous improvement.

ISO 22301 is an international standard for business continuity management systems (BCMS). It helps you prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptions. The standard ensures resilience, risk management, and continuous improvement to minimise downtime, protect assets, and maintain critical operations during crises.

ISO 20000 is an international standard for IT service management (ITSM). It ensures organisations deliver reliable, efficient IT services by aligning with best practices. The standard focuses on continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, risk management, and compliance with business and regulatory requirements for IT services.

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