Type A MSS contain requirements against which an organization can claim conformance, whereas Type B MSS do not.
As a consequence, one should only find recommendations (guidelines) or supporting information in a Type B MSS. Some MSS can contain a mix of requirements and guidelines: as they contain requirements they will be considered Type A MSS. Usually a Type B MSS (e.g. ISO 50004:2014) provides guidance on the application of a Type A MSS (e.g. ISO 50001:2011). However, some Type B MSS are independent (e.g. ISO 19600:2014).
Standards listed here as HLS have the same structure [PDF] and contain many of the same terms and definitions. This is particularly useful for those organizations that choose to operate a single (sometimes called “integrated”) management system that can meet the requirements of two or more management system standards simultaneously.
| Reference | Title | Category |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | Quality management systems -- Requirements | Quality |
| ISO 44001 | Collaborative business relationship management systems -- Framework | General management |
| ISO 14001:2015 | Environmental management systems -- Requirements with guidance for use | Environment and Energy |
| ISO 14004:2016 | Environmental management systems -- General guidelines on implementation | Environment and Energy |
| ISO 14298:2013 | Graphic technology -- Management of security printing processes | Industry |
| ISO 16000-40 | Indoor air -- Part 40: Indoor Air Quality Management System | Industry |
| ISO 18788:2015 | Management system for private security operations -- Requirements with guidance for use | Safety and Security |
| ISO 19443 | Quality management systems -- Specific requirements for the application of ISO 9001 and IAEA GS-R requirements by organizations in the Supply Chain of the Nuclear Energy sector | Environment and Energy |
| ISO 19443 | Quality management systems -- Specific requirements for the application of ISO 9001 and IAEA GS-R requirements by organizations in the Supply Chain of the Nuclear Energy sector | Quality |
| ISO 19600:2014 | Compliance management systems -- Guidelines | General management |
| ISO/IEC 20000-1 | Information technology -- Service management -- Part 1: Service management system requirements | Information Technology |
| ISO/IEC 20000-2 | Information technology -- Service management -- Part 2: Guidance on the application of service management systems | Information Technology |
| ISO 20121:2012 | Event sustainability management systems -- Requirements with guidance for use | Services |
| ISO 21001 | Educational organizations -- Management systems for educational organizations -- Requirements with guidance for use | Quality |
| ISO 21101:2014 | Adventure tourism -- Safety management systems -- Requirements | Services |
| ISO 22000 | Food safety management systems -- Requirements for any organization in the food chain | Safety and Security |
| ISO 22301:2012 | Societal security -- Business continuity management systems --- Requirements | Safety and Security |
| ISO 22313:2012 | Societal security -- Business continuity management systems -- Guidance | Safety and Security |
| ISO/PRF TS 22163 | Railway applications -- Quality management systems -- Particular requirements for the application of ISO 9001:2015 in the rail sector | Quality |
| ISO 24518:2015 | Activities relating to drinking water and wastewater services -- Crisis management of water utilities | Safety and Security |
| ISO 24518:2015 | Activities relating to drinking water and wastewater services -- Crisis management of water utilities | Safety and Security |
| ISO 24526 | Water efficiency management systems -- Requirements with guidance for use | Services |
| ISO/IEC 27001:2013 | Information technology -- Security techniques -- Information security management systems -- Requirements | Information Technology |
| ISO/IEC 27010:2015 | Information technology -- Security techniques -- Information security management for inter-sector and inter-organizational communications | Information Technology |
| ISO 29001 | Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries -- Sector-specific quality management systems -- Requirements for product and service supply organizations | Quality |
| ISO 29001 | Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries -- Sector-specific quality management systems -- Requirements for product and service supply organizations | Environment and energy |
| ISO 30301:2011 | Information and documentation -- Management systems for records -- Requirements | General management |
| ISO 30401 | Human resource management -- Knowledge management systems -- Requirements | General management |
| ISO 34001.4 | Security and resilience -- Security management system for organizations assuring authenticity, integrity and trust for products and documents | Safety and Security |
| ISO 35001 | Laboratory biorisk management system -- Requirements | Safety and Security |
| ISO 37001:2016 | Anti-bribery management systems -- Requirements with guidance for use | General management |
| ISO 37101:2016 | Sustainable development in communities -- Management system for sustainable development -- Requirements with guidance for use | General management |
| ISO 39001:2012 | Road traffic safety (RTS) management systems - Requirements with guidance for use | Safety and Security |
| ISO 41001 | Facility management -- Management systems -- Requirements with guidance for use | Industry |
| ISOS 45001 | Occupational health and safety management systems -- Requirements with guidance for use | Safety and Security |
| ISO 50501 | Innovation management - Innovation management system - Guidance | General management |
| ISO 55001:2014 | Asset management -- Management systems -- Requirements | General management |
| ISO 55002:2014 | Asset management -- Management systems -- Guidelines for the application of ISO 55001 | General management |
| ISO/IEC 80079-34 | Explosive atmospheres -- Part 34: Application of quality systems for equipment manufacture | Quality |
To claim conformance with a standard, an organization needs evidence that it is meeting the requirements. Such evidence gathering is generally done by undertaking an audit. There are three types of audits: first-party, second-party, and third-party. First-party audits are internal audits. Second and third party audits are external audits. A third party audit can result in certification. Regarding certification: certification can only take place against a document that contains requirements. Therefore, Type B MSS cannot be certified against. Find out more about the differences between Type A and Type B MSS.