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ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems The requirements standard for a quality management system, and the most widely used certification standard in the world. The current edition is ISO 9001:2015 with Amendment 1:2024 (climate action); a revised edition is in preparation. Management Systems Certifiable ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management Systems The world's most widely used environmental management system standard, revised in 2026. ISO 14001:2026 is the fourth edition; it replaces ISO 14001:2015, which is withdrawn, and certified organizations must transition within the period set for the revision. Management Systems Certifiable ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems The international standard for occupational health and safety management systems, replacing OHSAS 18001. Current edition is ISO 45001:2018 with Amendment 1:2024 (climate action); a revision is at Draft International Standard stage. Management Systems Certifiable ISO 27001:2022 Information Security Management Systems The certifiable requirements standard for an information security management system. Current edition is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 with Amendment 1:2024 (climate action); Annex A lists 93 controls organised into four themes. Management Systems Certifiable ISO 9000:2026 Quality Management - Fundamentals and Vocabulary The reference document for quality management concepts, principles and terminology. ISO 9000:2026 is the fifth edition and replaces ISO 9000:2015; it supplies the definitions that ISO 9001 and the rest of the ISO/TC 176 portfolio rely on. Management Systems ISO 27000:2018 Information Security Management Systems - Overview and Vocabulary The overview and vocabulary document for the ISO/IEC 27000 family. It explains how the ISMS standards fit together and defines the terms they use, and is available free of charge from ISO. Management Systems ISO 27002:2022 Information Security, Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection - Security Controls The implementation guidance companion to ISO/IEC 27001. It describes 93 information security controls in four themes, each with purpose, guidance and attributes, and is not itself a certifiable standard. Management Systems ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management Systems The certifiable food safety management system standard for any organization in the food chain, combining the harmonized management system structure with HACCP principles and prerequisite programmes. Current edition is ISO 22000:2018 with Amendment 1:2024; a revision is at Draft International Standard stage. Management Systems Certifiable ISO 13485:2016 Medical Devices - Quality Management Systems The quality management system standard for organizations involved in the medical device life cycle, written for regulatory purposes. ISO 13485:2016 is the third edition; a systematic review confirmed it and it remains current. Management Systems Certifiable ISO IATF-16949:2016 Automotive Quality Management Systems Automotive sector quality management system requirements, applied together with ISO 9001; published by the IATF, not by ISO Industry-Specific Certifiable

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Management Systems Comprehensive management system standards that provide frameworks for organizations to establish, implement, maintain, and improve systems across quality, environment, safety, security, and more. 40 standards Industry-Specific Standards Standards tailored to specific industry requirements including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, banking, and more, addressing unique sector challenges and regulations. 16 standards Technology & Innovation Standards for emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, IoT, and cybersecurity, ensuring responsible innovation and interoperability. 9 standards Sustainability & Environment Standards supporting environmental protection, climate action, circular economy, and sustainable development across organizations and products. 8 standards Governance & Social Standards for corporate governance, social responsibility, ethics, compliance, risk management, and human rights, promoting responsible business practices. 5 standards

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