ISO 9001

What is ISO 9000? Implementation of an ISO 9001 Quality Management System is challenging but rewarding. A company or organization that has been independently audited and certified to be in conformance with ISO 9001 may publicly state that it is ISO 9001 certified or ISO 9001 registered. ISO 9001 specifies requirements for a quality management system for any organisation that needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide a product. Many countries have formed accreditation bodies to authorize certification bodies, which audit organizations applying for ISO 9001 compliance certification. ISO 9001 is an international standard designed to provide companies and organizations with a common approach to applying a Quality Management System. ISO 9001 is for organizations that design, produce, install, and service products. ISO 9000 is the parent standard, 9001and 9002 are related standards. The benefits of implementing ISO 9001 are numerous.