The document discusses ISO 9000 quality standards which were adopted in 1987 and revised in 1994 and 2000. The standards provide technical specifications for quality management systems to ensure products and services meet customer needs. The objectives of the ISO standards are to achieve and maintain quality, meet customer needs, and provide confidence in the quality system for management, employees, and customers. The ISO 9000 standards have 21 elements organized into four sections and are based on seven quality management principles including customer focus, leadership, and continual improvement.