More and more consumers are buying their goods online and relying on label claims to make purchasing decisions. These are two of the major trends standards need to address to ensure consumer safety, argue consumer representatives.
Food safety ranks high on the list of concerns for consumers, regulators, producers and retailers, as evidenced by The ISO Survey of Management System Standard Certifications – 2011, which recorded at least 19,980 ISO 22000:2005 certificates in 140 countries, a growth of 8 % compared to 2010.
Standards. They are not just for experts, our safety and security depend on them. For instance, having the same public information symbols everywhere means that, no matter where we are, we will know what to do in an emergency. One example among many! This special issue of ISO Focus+ features short, accessible articles that reveal which standards matter most to you and how they can significantly improve your quality of life.
Do you feel the call of adventure? Do daring rapids tempt you? Do you enjoy trekking through thick jungle or climbing the highest peaks? Do you dream of biking along the world’s most incredible routes?
