How are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and developing countries affected by the ISO 14000 standards?
ISO member bodies in many developing countries recognized early on the potential significance of the ISO 14000 series and have been active participants in the standards development process. This participation, combined with TC 207 s efforts to meet the similar concerns of SMEs, has significantly affected the overall shape and focus of the core EMS standards in the ISO 14000 series. By encouraging participation by representatives of developing countries and SMEs in TC 207 and its subcommittees, and through consultation with other experts, TC 207 has considered the particular requirements of these groups and countries and attempted to address their needs in the core EMS documents. However, to be truly responsive to the needs of SMEs and developing countries, TC 207 will continue to listen and to encourage participation by those that may not have the resources to otherwise have their voices heard. This is particularly important in the current implementation phase of the ISO 14000 EMS and
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