The ISO Standards Most Commonly Adopted to Strengthen Governance, Quality, and Operational Performance

Quality & Management

ISO 9001:2015 — Quality Management Systems

The world's most recognized quality management standard. Over one million organizations are certified, making it a near-universal benchmark for consistent quality and customer satisfaction.

ISO 13485:2016 — Medical Device Quality

The essential quality standard for medical device manufacturers. Ensures safe, effective devices that meet regulatory requirements worldwide—a prerequisite for market access.

Information Security & Technology

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 — Information Security

The gold standard for protecting sensitive information. Provides a systematic approach to managing confidential data through risk assessment and security controls.

ISO/IEC 42001:2023 — AI Management

The first international standard for AI governance. Helps organizations develop and deploy AI systems responsibly, addressing ethics, bias, and transparency.

Health, Safety & Environment

ISO 45001:2018 — Occupational Health & Safety

Protects workers through systematic hazard identification and risk reduction. Helps create safer workplaces and build a genuine safety culture.

ISO 14001:2015 — Environmental Management

Minimizes environmental footprint while maintaining profitability. A structured approach to reducing waste, cutting energy use, and demonstrating sustainability commitment.

ISO 35001:2019 — Biorisk Management

Manages biosafety and biosecurity risks in laboratories. Protects workers and communities from biological agents while preventing misuse.

Food & Energy

ISO 22000:2018 — Food Safety

Ensures safe food from farm to fork. Combines HACCP principles with systematic management to prevent contamination across the food chain.

ISO 50001:2018 — Energy Management

Transforms energy from an uncontrolled expense into a managed resource. Organizations typically achieve 10-30% energy cost reduction.

Laboratory & Compliance

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 — Laboratory Competence

The benchmark for testing and calibration laboratories worldwide. Ensures valid, reliable results that are accepted globally through mutual recognition agreements.

ISO 37001:2025 — Anti-Bribery Management

Prevents, detects, and addresses bribery through systematic controls. Essential for organizations operating in high-risk sectors or with government entities.

Sustainability & Responsibility

ISO 26000:2010 — Social Responsibility

Comprehensive guidance on ethical business conduct. Covers human rights, labor practices, environment, and community involvement. Note: guidance standard, not certifiable.

ISO 20121:2024 — Event Sustainability

The global benchmark for sustainable event management. Minimizes environmental impact while maximizing positive social and economic outcomes.