What is ISO?
Key Points
- ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 14001) are internationally recognised quality and management benchmarks.
- Certification is voluntary but commonly required by clients, investors, and government tenders.
- A typical ISO cycle is 3 years: Stage 1 + Stage 2 audit, then annual surveillance audits.
- Internal audits, management review, and corrective actions are mandatory between certification audits.