ISO Certification is important because it shows that a business follows internationally recognized standards for quality, safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. It helps organizations:
In short, ISO certification acts as a stamp of reliability that makes your business more competitive and trustworthy.
When it comes to ISO certification, it’s important to understand the difference between the two main types of providers:
Standard/Certification | Description |
Management Systems & Corporate Responsibility | |
ISO 9001:2015(QMS) | Quality Management Systems. Focuses on meeting customer requirements and continuous improvement. |
ISO 14001:2015(EMS) | Environmental Management Systems. Provides a framework for managing environmental responsibilities. |
ISO 22000:2018(FSMS) | Food Safety Management Systems. A standard for any organization in the food chain. |
ISO 26000:2010 | Guidance on Social Responsibility. Helps organizations operate in a socially responsible way. |
ISO 27701:2019 | Privacy Information Management System (PIMS). An extension to ISO 27001 for privacy management. |
ISO/IEC 27001:2022(ISMS) | Information Security Management Systems. Provides a framework for protecting sensitive information. |
ISO 31000:2018 | Risk Management. Provides guidelines for managing risk in any organization. |
ISO 37001:2016 | Anti-bribery Management Systems. Helps prevent, detect, and address bribery. |
ISO 39001:2012 | Road Traffic Safety (RTS) Management Systems. A framework to reduce death and serious injury from road traffic accidents. |
ISO 41001:2018 | Facility Management Systems. Focuses on the efficient and effective delivery of facility services. |
ISO 45001:2018(OHSAS) | Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. A standard for creating a safe workplace. |
ISO 50001:2018(EnMS) | Energy Management Systems. Helps organizations manage their energy performance. |
AS9100D | Quality Management Systems for the Aviation, Space, and Defense industry. |
CMMI Maturity Level 3, 4, 5 | Capability Maturity Model Integration levels for process improvement. |
SA 8000 | Social Accountability. Addresses labor rights and ethical working conditions. |
Sedex Compliance | Supplier Ethical Data Exchange. Focuses on ethical and responsible supply chains. |
Product & Material Standards | |
ASTM D-2247 | Standard practice for testing water resistance of coatings in 100% relative humidity. |
ASTM E1709-16(2022) | Standard test method for assessing the fire resistance of materials. |
BIFMA | Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association. |
BIFMA HCF 8.1 | Healthcare Furniture Design. Addresses safety and performance for healthcare settings. |
BIFMA Level 1, 2, 3 | Sustainability certification levels for furniture. |
FSC-STD-40-004 V.3-1 | Forest Stewardship Council standard for chain of custody of wood products. |
Medical & Healthcare Standards | |
ISO 13485:2016(MDQMS) | Medical Devices – Quality Management Systems. A standard for medical device manufacturers. |
ISO 15189:2022 | Medical Laboratories – Requirements for Quality and Competence. |
IEC 60601-1:2024 | Medical electrical equipment. Addresses general requirements for safety and essential performance. |
Electrical & Electronic Standards | |
CE Marking | A European conformity marking for products sold within the European Economic Area. |
FCC Compliance | Federal Communications Commission. Ensures electronic devices don’t interfere with other electronics. |
IEC 60529:1989/AMD2:2013 | Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code). |
RoHS Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances. Restricts the use of specific hazardous materials in electronics. |
UL Compliance | Underwriters Laboratories. A safety certification for electronic and other products. |
Food & Drug Certifications | |
BRC Compliance | British Retail Consortium. A global standard for food safety. |
CDFA Compliance | California Department of Food and Agriculture. |
CGMP | Current Good Manufacturing Practice. Regulations enforced by the FDA. |
FSSC 22000 (Version 6.0) | Food Safety System Certification. A scheme for food safety management systems. |
HACCP | Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points. A systematic preventive approach to food safety. |
HALAL | Certification for products that meet Islamic dietary laws. |
KOSHER | Certification for products that meet Jewish dietary laws. |
NON GMO Compliance | Products that are not made with genetically modified organisms. |
Organic | Products produced without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. |
WHO-GMP | World Health Organization Good Manufacturing Practices. |
General Certifications & Compliance | |
5S Compliance | A workplace organization method (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain). |
ATEX Compliance | European directives for equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres. |
ECO-FRIENDLY | Products that have a reduced impact on the environment. |
GDPR Compliance | General Data Protection Regulation. A European data privacy law. |
HIPAA Compliance | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Protects sensitive patient data. |
IP 65, IP 68, IP 69 | Ingress Protection ratings for protection against dust and water. |
REACH Compliance | European regulation on the registration, evaluation, authorization, and restriction of chemicals. |
Vegan Compliance | Products that do not contain any animal products or by-products. |
Other Standards & Directives | |
EN 16630:2015 | Safety requirements for permanently installed outdoor fitness equipment. |
EN 13150:2020 | Laboratory benches. Specifies requirements for safety, strength, and durability. |
ISO 18001:2007 | Older standard for occupational health and safety. Superseded by ISO 45001. |
ISO 20400:2017 | Sustainable Procurement. Guidance on how to integrate sustainability into procurement. |
ISO 21001:2018 | Management Systems for Educational Organizations. |
ISO 22716:2007 | Cosmetics – Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). |
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 | General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. |
An ISO Certificate is an official recognition that a company, product, or service meets international standards set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
ISO Certification builds customer trust, improves business processes, ensures quality and safety, and helps companies compete in the global market.
Any business—small, medium, or large—can get ISO Certification. It is useful for manufacturing companies, IT services, food industries, healthcare, education, and more.
ISO 9001: Quality Management
ISO 14001: Environmental Management
ISO 27001: Information Security
ISO 22000: Food Safety
ISO 45001: Occupational Health & Safety
The time depends on the type of ISO standard and the size of your business.
No, ISO Certification is not mandatory by law, but many businesses get certified to improve credibility, win contracts, and satisfy customers.
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