 ISO is the International Organisation for Standardization. ISO is a name derived from the Greek word "isos". meaning "equal". It develops International Standards for the best interests of global consumers and customers. ISO standards are market driven. They are developed on the basis of international  consensus among experts from the sector which
has expressed requirement
for a particular
standard. ISO is a non-government organization
with members from 110 countries. Amongst its published international
Standard, those
"Management System" Models have
gained the most
popularity worldwide. ISO
9000
series for Quality Management System have
been accepted by more
than 90 countries
as
national standards in less than 7 years from 1987. ISO 14000
series for Environmental Management System have been published in
1987. Other such as Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
(HACCP) in 1998 , Occupational Health and Safety Management System
(OHSAS18001) in 1999. The Integrated Management System (IMS) has been
widely promoted in Europe as a current trend, it is forcing ISO 9000
& ISO 14000 & OHSAS 18001 to be made compatible . Meeting
such "Management System standards helps an organization to establish
credentials as a serious business
partner
to potential clients. It also helps any organization to be
"equal" on the international platform, by making
it to the ISO level.
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