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International Organization for Standardization ISO is derived from the Greek word “ISOS” meaning equal Formation: 23rd February 1947 Purpose: International Standardization Headquarter: Geneva, Switzerland Membership: 163 Members Official Language: English, French, Russian

 The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) represents India in the ISO  More than standards  More than 1 Million certification for ISO 9001 : 2000  1st ISO 9000 Certified Company in India – Sundaram Fasteners (1989) ISO

 A solution- It alone won’t solve all problems related to quality  Prescriptive- It tells you What, not How  All we need to do- It specifies minimum requirements for an effective system.  The Ultimate Goal- Our competitive edge depends on our ability to constantly improve and strive for excellence  Sufficient- It requires supplementation with more specific and detailed customer and/or sector specific requirements ISO

Activity Input Output - ISO - Process AN ACTIVITY THAT TRANSFORMS INPUT INTO OUTPUT With the help of People Facilities/Equipment Material Methods To achieve Results Products Services Performance

 Meet Customer Requirements  Get More Revenue and Business from New Customers  Improve Company and Product Quality  Increase Customer Satisfaction with your Products  Describe, Understand, and Communicate Your Company Processes  Develop a Professional Culture and Better Employee Morale  Improve the Consistency of Your Operations  Focus Management and Employees  Improve Efficiency, Reduce Waste, and Save Money  Achieve International Quality Recognition ISO – is required for

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Business : International Standards are strategic tools and guidelines to help companies tackle some of the most demanding challenges of modern business. They ensure that business operations are as efficient as possible, increase productivity and help companies access new markets. Benefits include:  Cost savings - International Standards help optimize operations and therefore improve the bottom line  Enhanced customer satisfaction - International Standards help improve quality, enhance customer satisfaction and increase sales  Access to new markets - International Standards help prevent trade barriers and open up global markets  Increased market share - International Standards help increase productivity and competitive advantage  Environmental benefits - International Standards help reduce negative impacts on the environment ISO - Benefits

Society :  ISO has over standards touching almost all aspects of daily life.  When products and services conform to International Standards consumers can have confidence that they are safe, reliable and of good quality. For example, ISO's standards on road safety, toy safety and secure medical packaging are just a selection of those that help make the world a safer place.  To make sure that the benefits of ISO International Standards are as broad as possible, ISO supports the involvement of consumers in standard development work.  International Standards on air, water and soil quality, on emissions of gases and radiation and environmental aspects of products contribute to efforts to preserve the environment and the health of citizens. ISO - Benefits

Government  ISO standards draw on international expertise and experience and are therefore a vital resource for governments when developing regulations.  National governments can make ISO standards a regulatory requirement (remember ISO standards themselves are voluntary). This has a number of benefits:  Expert opinion - ISO standards are developed by experts. By integrating an ISO standard into national regulation, governments can benefit from the opinion of experts without having to call on their services directly.  Opening up world trade - ISO standards are international and adopted by many governments. By integrating ISO standards into national regulation, governments help to ensure that requirements for imports and exports are the same the world over, therefore facilitating the movement of goods, services and technologies from country to country ISO - Benefits

ISO - Family  ISO Energy management  ISO Environmental management  ISO Quality management  ISO Food safety management  ISO/IEC Information security management  ISO Sustainable events

ISO 50001:2011 – Energy Management System ISO is based on the management system model of continual improvement also used for other well-known standards such as ISO 9001 or ISO This makes it easier for organizations to integrate energy management into their overall efforts to improve quality and environmental management. ISO 50001:2011 provides a framework of requirements for organizations to:  Develop a policy for more efficient use of energy  Fix targets and objectives to meet the policy  Use data to better understand and make decisions about energy use  Measure the results  Review how well the policy works, and  Continually improve energy management.

ISO 14001: Environmental management ISO 14001:2004 sets out the criteria for an environmental management system. It provides a framework that a company or organization can follow to set up an effective environmental management system. It can be used by any organization regardless of its activity or sector. It provides assurance to company management and employees as well as external stakeholders that environmental impact is being measured and improved. The benefits of using ISO 14001:2004 can include:  Reduced cost of waste management  Savings in consumption of energy and materials  Lower distribution costs  Improved corporate image among regulators, customers and the public

ISO Quality management The ISO 9000 family addresses various aspects of quality management and contains some of ISO’s best known standards. The standards provide guidance and tools for companies and organizations who want to ensure that their products and services consistently meet customer’s requirements, and that quality is consistently improved. Standards in the ISO 9000 family include: ISO 9001: sets out the requirements of a quality management system ISO 9000: covers the basic concepts and language ISO 9004: focuses on how to make a quality management system more efficient and effective ISO 19011: sets out guidance on internal and external audits of quality management systems.

ISO Food safety management The consequences of unsafe food can be serious and ISO’s food safety management standards help organizations identify and control food safety hazards. As many of today's food products repeatedly cross national boundaries, International Standards are needed to ensure the safety of the global food supply chain. The ISO family contains:  ISO 22000:2005 contains the overall guidelines for food safety management.  ISO 22004:2014 provides generic advice on the application of ISO  ISO 22005:2007 focuses on traceability in the feed and food chain  ISO/TS :2009 contains specific prerequisites for food manufacturing  ISO/TS :2011 contains specific prerequisites for farming  ISO/TS 22003:2007 provides guidelines for audit and certification bodies

ISO/IEC Information security management The ISO family of standards helps organizations keep information assets secure. ISO/IEC 27001:2013 is the best-known standard in the family providing requirements for an information security management system (ISMS). What is an ISMS? An ISMS is a systematic approach to managing sensitive company information so that it remains secure. It includes people, processes and IT systems by applying a risk management process. It can help small, medium and large businesses in any sector keep information assets secure.

ISO Sustainable events Events take a heavy toll on our resources, society and the environment. They can generate significant waste, put a strain on local resources like water or energy, or even ignite tensions in local communities. With ISO you can make your event sustainable, no matter its type or size. How does it work? ISO offers guidance and best practice to help you manage your event and control its social, economic and environmental impact. Every action counts, from relying on tap water instead of plastic bottles to encouraging use of public transport. You might find that it also helps you cut unnecessary costs. ISO 20121’s flexible approach means that it can be used for all types of events, from music festivals to school outings. Who is it for ? If you are involved in the event industry in any way, this standard is for you. ISO has been successfully used for all types of events, from music festivals to school outings.

ISO - Certification CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE-  Application, Offer, Offer Acceptance  Pre audit (Optional)  Certification Audit  Surveillance Audit – annually  Re-certification Audit – after 3 years

ISO - ISO - Standard development An ISO standard is developed by a panel of experts, within a technical committee. ISO standards respond to a need in the market ISO standards are based on global expert opinion ISO standards are developed through a multi-stakeholder process ISO standards are based on a consensus