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ISO 9001:2015
Quality management systems — RequirementsThe ISO 9000 family is the world's most best-known quality management standard for companies and organizations of any size.ISO 14001:2015
Environmental management systemsRequirements with guidance for useISO/IEC 27001:2013
Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — RequirementsSecurity for any kind of digital information, ISO/IEC 27000 is designed for any size of organization.
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Developing country participation critical to ISO’s future
The participation of developing countries was highlighted as key in ensuring ISO can continue to deliver solutions into the future, at today’s meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, as part of the ISO Week 2019.
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Saving lives with cleaner cookstoves: new International Standard just published
Almost three billion people rely on traditional cookstoves and open fires for cooking and heating, placing them at serious risk of health disorders and premature death. The latest in ISO’s series of standards for cleaner ways of cooking has just been published.
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As smooth as silk
China’s plan to revive and rebrand some of the world’s most travelled trade routes as the Belt and Road Initiative has resulted in the largest infrastructure project ever attempted. It’s clear that successful construction, management and operation of this 21st-century trade superhighway will depend on …
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How standards can lead to better lives
International standards can bring about a harmonization that promotes strength for countries in all areas of their development. It enables them to act cohesively instead of separately, gain a firmer foothold in the global marketplace and open doors to new opportunities. Experts explain why a level playing …
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ISOfocus September/October 2019
Trade, today and tomorrow
Need to keep pace with the trends in trade? This is a must-read to stay abreast of critical standards issues and trade trends, today and tomorrow.