New ISO/IEC Standards to Increase Confidence in Audits and Certification ISO/IEC 17065:2012 and ISO/IEC TS 17021-2:2012 offer best practices for certification bodies
Wed, 10/10/2012 - 11:40
(ISO: Geneva) -- Demonstrating that a company complies with International Standards is one way of creating confidence among regulators, consumers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. But how do we know that a certificate granted by one certification… What Are Standards Worth? ISO brochure provides answers in dollars and sense
Tue, 09/04/2012 - 12:59
T he International Organization for Standardization (ISO) develops and publishes more than 19,200 voluntary international standards that bring benefits for businesses, governments, and society. But how do the standards contribute to the economic… No More Bill Shocks, Thanks to New ISO Standard ISO 14452:2012 ensures appropriate and consistent billing from utilities
Thu, 08/16/2012 - 15:54
(ISO: Geneva) -- Anyone who has received an inaccurate or late bill for gas, electricity, water, or telephone services can understand why billing is one of the main sources of customer complaints against utilities. A new ISO standard provides… Improved ISO/IEC 17024 Standard for Personnel Certification Programs Second edition increases potential for national and international reciprocity of certified individuals
Tue, 07/31/2012 - 11:24
(ISO: Geneva) -- Personnel certification has become an important element of verifying the competence of an increasingly mobile and global workforce, underscoring the value of industry-recognized credentials that can be carried across national… ISO 9001 in the Supply Chain Free brochure explains ways that suppliers can demonstrate ISO 9001:2008 conformity
Mon, 07/30/2012 - 10:53
(ISO: Geneva) -- Managers responsible for selecting suppliers or responsible for purchasing decisions now have available an attractive hard copy version of the ISO brochure, “ISO 9001 in the Supply Chain,” up to now published uniquely as a web… New Format for Future ISO Management System Standards Harmonized structure, text, and terms will simplify use of multiple standards
Thu, 07/19/2012 - 13:51
(ISO: Geneva) -- The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has just completed work to provide identical structure, text, and common terms and definitions for management system standards of the future. This will ensure consistency… App Version of ISO Focus+ Magazine Now Available Available for iPad and tablets running on Android
Thu, 07/12/2012 - 14:19
(ISO: Geneva) -- The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released an app version of its flagship magazine ISO Focus+ for the iPad and tablets running on Android. This free application will make key information and knowledge… ANSI President Discusses U.S. Leadership as Host of 2012 ISO General Assembly Joe Bhatia speaks with ISO Focus+ on standards, sustainability, and ANSI’s role
Thu, 07/05/2012 - 11:34
Editor's note: The following interview with ANSI CEO, Joe Bhatia, first appeared in the June 2012 edition of ISO Focus+ magazine and is reproduced with the kind permission of ISO Central Secretariat.
On Sept. 17–22, 2012, the United States will play… Simpler, Faster, and Better Access to Information on ISO Standards Designed to help visitors find information quickly and easily, in any device
Wed, 06/27/2012 - 16:05
(ISO: Geneva) -- The website for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has had a major face-lift.
“Simpler, faster, and better” access to information on ISO standards is the aim of the new edition of ISO’s website, which has been… ISO Publishes New Standard for Business Continuity Management ISO 22301:2012—“Societal security—Business continuity management systems—Requirements”
Wed, 06/06/2012 - 11:53
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published an international standard addressing business continuity management to help organizations in both public and private sectors become more resilient.
ISO 22301:2012—“Societal…