International Organization

of Standardization
Presented By:
International Quality Services (IQS)
Abdullah Al Nemshan Contracting Center (ANCC)
Jubail, Saudi Arabia

What is a Standard
A standard is a document that provides requirements,
specifications, guidelines or characteristics that can be
used consistently to ensure that materials, products,
processes and services are fit for their purpose.
ISO has published over 21000 International Standards.
ISO International Standards ensure that products and
services are safe, reliable and of good quality. For
business, they are strategic tools that reduce costs by
minimizing waste and errors, and increasing productivity.

ISO Standards

ISO 9001

(Quality Management System)

ISO 14001

(Environmental Management System)

OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health Safety

Management System)

ISO 22000 (Food Safety Management

System)

ISO 27001 (Information Safety Management

System)
Many others..

ISO Standards
ISO are Generic standards:
Generic means that the same standard can be applied
to any organization, large or small, whatever its product or
service, in any sector of activity, and whether it is a business
enterprise,
department.

public

administration,

or

government

Process Not Product or

Service
ISO 9001 and other standards like ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001
concern the way an organization goes about its work.
These are not product standards.
These are not service standards.
These are Process standards.
And can be use by Product Manufacturer and Service
Providers.

ISO Certification Process

ISO develop International Standards, but are not involved
in their certification, and do not issue certificates. This is
performed by external certification bodies.

Process Involves Three Steps

1- Consultancy
2- Auditing
3- Certification

ISO Certification Process

1- Consultancy
Implementation of Necessary Documentation, Training & ISO File
Preparation

2- Auditing
Assessment

and

verification

of

Standard/System

3- Certification
Registration with a Certification Body.

the

implemented

ISO

ISO Certification Process

Auditing & Certification

Accreditation Forums

Accreditation Bodies

Certification Bodies

Where we are

ANCC is Sole Representative of IQS in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain

and Pakistan

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