This document provides an overview of ISO standards including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. It discusses:
- The history and present scenario of ISO as an independent international standardization body with 162 member countries.
- The benefits of ISO standards in ensuring safety, reliability and quality for businesses and access to new markets.
- An overview of the key requirements of ISO 9001:2008 for quality management systems and ISO 14001 for environmental management systems.
- Updates and changes in ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 including greater emphasis on risk-based thinking and the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle.