ISO 13485 is the most accepted standard world-wide for manufacturers of medical devices (e.g. in the US, Japan, Canada, EU). This standard includes requirements specific to this business sector and defines terms such as medical device, active medical device, active implanted medical device, sterile medical device, and many more. ISO 13485 supports the reduction of unexpected risks for companies who construct, manufacture or use medical products and services, both during fabrication as well as for later use. It aims to increase reputation in the eyes of customers and authorities. It will be an independent standard which can be used without consideration of ISO 9001, provided a company works only within the medical industry. (See more about ISO 13485.)

The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) undertakes the assessment and accreditation of Testing and Calibration Laboratories, in accordance with the international standard ISO / IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 15189. (See more about NABL.)

The (ISO 45001) specification gives clearer direction to an occupational health and safety management system. ISO 45001is an audit/certification specification, not a legislative requirement or a guide to implementation. It should be noted that ISO 45001 does not state specific performance criteria, or give detailed specifications for the design of a management system. Instead, the system is geared towards reducing and preventing accidents and accident-related loss of lives, resources, and time.

ISO 45001 has been developed to be compatible with the ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environmental) management systems standards. It is its hope that any organization that implements ISO 45001 can easily integrate it with other quality, environmental or occupational health and safety management systems. The ISO 45001 Specification follows the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, with a concurrent emphasis on continual improvement. This model aligns well with the structure of other management system documents such as ISO 14001, thus aiding the progress of integrated management systems.

The elements of ISO 45001 includes Policy and commitment, Hazard identification, risk assessment & risk controls, Legal requirements, Objectives and Programs, Organization and personnel, Training, Communication and Consultation, Documentation and records, Operational Controls, Emergency Readiness, Measurement and monitoring, Accident and incident investigation, corrective and preventive action, Audit and Review, and Application and Relevance in the Industry.(See more about ISO 45001 .)

Protection of the environment is one of society’s key goals. A significant increase in environmental awareness and stricter environmental regulations has led many organizations to integrate environmental protection into their corporate management systems structure.

Leading corporations have been utilizing environmental management systems (EMS) for years to help them reach defined environmental objectives. Now, a streamlined environmental management tool is available to all corporations in the form of ISO 14001, an internationally recognized environmental management system conformance standard. Very similar in structure to the ISO 9001 quality management system standard, ISO 14001 outlines key requirements to which companies should comply in order to operate in an environmentally responsible manner.

The ISO 14001 elements provide diverse organizations a framework for managing and continually improving their environmental programs. Many companies already monitor air and water permits, or toxic use reduction programs. Utilizing ISO 14001, companies can now merge environmental programs into one coherent system to efficiently manage all environmental activities.

In short, ISO 14001 can provide your company a competitive advantage, by demonstrating to your customers that your environmental processes and impact is effectively managed, continually improving, and part of the corporate management system.(See more about ISO14001…)