The impact of ISO international standards

The impact of ISO international standards

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) produces documents setting out the guidelines to be followed to ensure the fitness for use of products, services, materials and processes. As such, its standards are numerous, each as specific as the next, and also endowed with a number of advantages.

How do ISO international standards work ?

International standards have well-defined challenges and very precise objectives. These include models to follow in order to set up a system adapted to the needs and preferences not only of the customer, but also of the company. They promote the efficiency and relevance of the services requested. To this end, standards-related systems will have to be applied in a technical manner. There are also 22450 ISO international standards. And these standards can be found in various fields: quality, foodstuffs, safety, health, the environment, corruption, and many others… So it will certainly be easy to adapt your requirements and challenges to compliant standards. In addition, this situation is optimized by the development of standards that meet a specific market need.

What are the advantages of ISO international standards ?

The international standards organization has put in place a multitude of standards to optimize activities and provide clarity on the subject. First of all, these standards have a very specific purpose, depending on the process. In fact, standards help considerably in determining the best way to proceed in any given activity. Secondly, ISO international standards help to improve the quality of the management of your business or activity. In addition, compliance with these standards fosters consumer confidence, following the safety and security of products and services. And success with standards is very easy, because a standard is the result of sharing the best ideas and strategies. As a result, international standards formally enhance the potential of the business. What’s more, these standards can be found just about everywhere, in just about every situation. On the other hand, we can’t standardize everything, but some standards are highly reputable and essential for what matters most.

What are the best-known standards ?

The best-known international standards are those that are most widely applied. These include management system standards, which govern tailor-made operations and organization. This is the case with ISO 9001, 14000 and 22000, which cover quality management, environmental management and food safety management. Applying one of these standards improves performance and inspires confidence. On the other hand, other standards, such as those for medical devices, corporate social responsibility, currency codes, etc., are also highly regarded. As a result, all aspects generally follow a specific standard designed to increase potential and create new challenges. However, new standards will have to be introduced in the near future to keep pace with sustainable development objectives.

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Sylvain FRANCOIS-HAUGRIN

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