The ISO 9000 series of Standards outline best practices for quality management, and are the most popular international Standards published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). ISO 9001:2015 is the latest version of the Quality Management System (QMS) Standard. It is relevant to any organization that wants to ensure that their products and services consistently meet customer and quality requirements.
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ISO 14000 Standards provide the necessary tools for organizations of all sizes to effectively identify and manage their environmental responsibilities. ISO14001:2015 is the latest Environmental Management System (EMS) Standard; it provides a framework for any organization to establish an effective environmental management system and improve environmental performance.
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ISO 45000 Standards relate to Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHSMS). Organizations certified to OHSAS 18001 will need to transition to ISO 45001:2018 by March 2021 in order to maintain certification to a recognized OHSMS. ISO 45001 helps organizations by providing a framework to systematically identify health and safety hazards, assess and manage risks, thereby improving overall Occupational Health and Safety performance.
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Certification to e-waste Standards such as e-Stewards and R2 Standards is becoming necessary to compete in the field of refurbishing and recycling electronic equipment. The Standards include requirements for effective environmental responsibility, as well as minimizing risks relating to worker exposure to toxic materials and unsafe working conditions. Additionally, these Standards prohibit trans-boundary shipment of electronic waste to developing countries.
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Management System Integration
The consistent 'high level structure' of ISO management system standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 provides an ideal opportunity for organizations to develop truly integrated management systems.