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The International Organization for Standardization(ISO) is a worldwide federation of nationalstandards bodies from more than 145 countries,

one from each country. ISO is a non-governmental organization established

in 1947 and based in Geneva, Switzerland. Itsmission is to promote the development of

standardization and related activities in the worldwith a view to facilitating the international exchangeof goods and services, and to developingcooperation in the spheres of intellectual, scientific,

technological and economic activity. ISO's work results in international agreements

which are published as International Standards andother types of ISO documents


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Role of ISO

ISO's work makes a positive difference to theworld we live in.

ISO standards add value to all types of businessoperations. They contribute to making thedevelopment, manufacturing and supply ofproducts and services more efficient, safer andcleaner. They make trade between countrieseasier and fairer.

ISO standards also serve to safeguard consumersand users of products and services in general - aswell as making their lives simpler


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For business

International Standards are strategic tools and guidelines to helpcompanies tackle some of the most demanding challenges of modernbusiness. They ensure that business operations are as efficient as possible,increase productivity and help companies access new markets.

Benefits include:

Cost savings - International Standards help optimise operations andtherefore improve the bottom line

Enhanced customer satisfaction - International Standards help improvequality, enhance customer satisfaction and increase sales

Access to new markets - International Standards help prevent tradebarriers and open up global markets

Increased market share - International Standards help increaseproductivity and competitive advantage

Environmental benefits - International Standards help reduce negativeimpacts on the environment


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For Society

ISO has over 19 500 standards touching almost all aspects of dailylife.

When products and services conform to International Standardsconsumers can have confidence that they are safe, reliable and ofgood quality. For example, ISO's standards on road safety, toy safety

and secure medical packaging are just a selection of those that helpmake the world a safer place.

To make sure that the benefits of ISO International Standards are asbroad as possible, ISO supports the involvement of consumers instandard development work with its Committee on consumerpolicy(COPOLCO).

International Standards on air, water and soil quality, on emissionsof gases and radiation and environmental aspects of productscontribute to efforts to preserve the environment and the health ofcitizens.
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For government

ISO standards draw on international expertise and experience and aretherefore a vital resource for governments when developing regulations.

National governments can make ISO standards a regulatory requirement(remember ISO standards themselves are voluntary). This has a number ofbenefits:

Expert opinion - ISO standards are developed by experts. By integrating anISO standard into national regulation, governments can benefit from theopinion of experts without having to call on their services directly.

Opening up world trade - ISO standards are international and adopted bymany governments. By integrating ISO standards into national regulation,governments help to ensure that requirements for imports and exportsare the same the world over, therefore facilitating the movement of

goods, services and technologies from country to country.


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ISO 9000 was first published in 1987. It was

based on the BS 5750 series of standards

from BSI that were proposed to ISO in 1979.

However, its history can be traced back some

twenty years before that, to the publication of

the United States Department ofDefense standard in 1959.


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Reasons for use

The global adoption of ISO 9001 may beattributable to a number of factors. A numberof major purchasers require their suppliers to

hold ISO 9001 certification. In addition toseveral stakeholders' benefits, a number ofstudies have identified significant financialbenefits for organizations certified to ISO

9001, with a 2011 survey from the BritishAssessment Bureau showing 44% of theircertified clients had won new business


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ADVANTAGES

1. ISO 9000 certification has become the de facto minimumrequirements for those wishing to compete globally.2. All actions in preparing for ISO 9000 certification and inmaintaining the certificate would result in streamlining of the qualitymanagement system which may lead to improvements in product

quality. The extent of improvement may vary one firm to another. Inany case, the formal documentation procedures which ISO 9000demand would minimize misinterpretations, manipulations andmalpractices.3. It can also lead to significant cost reductions through reductions inre work, warranty work, repair, scrap etc.

4. ISO 9000 lays stress on customer orientation. This would result inbetter overall results for the company in addition to improvingcustomer relations.5. There may be an impetus to improve employee relations,employee empowerment and organizational development.


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Criticisms

A common criticism of ISO 9000 and 9001 isthe amount of money, time, and paperworkrequired for registration.

Mislead companies into thinking thatcertification means better quality

If you just want the certificate on the wall,

chances are you will create a paper systemthat doesn't have much to do with the wayyou actually run your business.


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ISO 14001 sets out the criteria for an environmentalmanagement system. It does not state requirements forenvironmental performance, but maps out a framework thata company or organization can follow to set up an effective

environmental management system.

It can be used by any organization that wants to improveresource efficiency, reduce waste and drive down costs.

Using ISO 14001 can provide assurance to companymanagement and employees as well as externalstakeholders that environmental impact is being measuredand improved.

ISO 14001 can also be integrated with other managementfunctions and assists companies in meeting theirenvironmental and economic goals.


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Background

ISO 14001 is a series of international

standards on environmental management

made up of documents, such as ISO 14001

and ISO 14004, related to the environmental

management system (EMS). All other

documents in the series are related to

environmental management tools.


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Benefits

Reduced cost of waste management

Savings in consumption of energy and materials

Lower distribution costs

Improved corporate image among regulators, customers and the public

to improvements in performance, organizations can reap a number ofeconomic benefits including higher conformance with legislative andregulatory requirements by adopting the ISO standard.

By minimizing the risk of regulatory and environmental liability finesand improving an organizations efficiency , benefits can include areduction in waste and consumption of resources, and operating costs.

Secondly, as an internationally recognized standard, businessesoperating in multiple locations across the globe can leverage their

conformance to ISO 14001, eliminating the need for multipleregistrations or certifications .

Thirdly there has been a push in the last decade by consumers, forcompanies to adopt better internal controls, making the incorporation ofISO 14001 a smart approach for the long term viability of businesses.


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