What is an ISO 9001 certification?
The ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the world’s largest developer of international standards. If an organization is certified by the ISO, it has reached a standard of quality that is recognized around the world.About ISOThe ISO is made up of representatives from 159 countries who all work together to develop standards. According to their website, “standards ensure desirable characteristics of products and services such as quality, environmental friendliness, safety, reliability, efficiency and interchangeability–and at an economical cost.”StandardsThe ISO develops a variety of standards. For example, ISO 14000 covers environmental standards. ISO 9001 is a quality management system. If an organization is ISO 9001 certified, it has met the requirements of the quality management system.RequirementsTo be certified as ISO 9001, your organization must first develop a quality management system. Then, you must document, implement, maintain and improve the system.Certif
