Standards Library

Plain-language summaries of every ISO management system standard indexed by IAD.

  1. Quality Management

    ISO 9001:2015

    Sets out requirements for a quality management system, focused on consistent product and service quality, customer satisfaction, and continual improvement.

    Applies to:
    Any organization, regardless of size or sector
    19 example certification bodies
  2. Environmental Management

    ISO 14001:2015

    Specifies requirements for managing environmental responsibilities in a systematic way, including compliance obligations and environmental performance.

    Applies to:
    Organizations managing environmental impact or regulatory risk
    9 example certification bodies
  3. Occupational Health & Safety

    ISO 45001:2018

    Covers the management of occupational health and safety risks, aiming to prevent work-related injury and ill health.

    Applies to:
    Organizations with physical workplaces or field operations
    7 example certification bodies
  4. Information Security

    ISO 27001:2022

    Defines requirements for an information security management system, including risk assessment, treatment, and controls.

    Applies to:
    Organizations handling sensitive or regulated data
    7 example certification bodies
  5. Food Safety Management

    ISO 22000:2018

    Combines food safety management with the general principles of a management system, covering the full food supply chain.

    Applies to:
    Producers, processors, and distributors in the food chain
    3 example certification bodies
  6. Energy Management

    ISO 50001:2018

    Provides a framework for managing energy performance, including efficiency, use, and consumption, with measurable targets.

    Applies to:
    Organizations with significant energy consumption
    4 example certification bodies

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