ISO Quality Systems
An ISO quality system is a framework of policies and procedures that are followed by an organisation to ensure that its products or services meet the quality standards set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The ISO quality system can be applied to any type of organisation, from manufacturing to service industries.
The ISO quality system is based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle, which is a continuous process of quality improvement. The PDCA cycle consists of four steps: Plan, Do, Check, and Act. The first step, Plan, is to identify the quality objectives and create a plan to achieve them. The second step, Do, is to implement the plan. The third step, Check, is to monitor the results and compare them to the quality objectives. The fourth and final step, Act, is to take corrective action if necessary.
The ISO quality system can help organisations to improve their products or services, to meet customer needs, and to stay competitive in the global market.
What are the three main types of ISO?
The three main types of ISO quality systems are ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 22000.
ISO 9001 is a quality management system that helps organisations ensure that their products and services meet customer and regulatory requirements. It is based on a process approach and continual improvement, and provides a framework for setting quality objectives and measuring performance.
ISO 14001 is an environmental management system that helps organisations minimize their environmental impact and meet regulatory requirements. It is based on a proactive approach to environmental management, and provides a framework for setting objectives and measuring performance.
ISO 22000 is a food safety management system that can be used by any organisation in the food chain, from farm to fork. It is based on the principle of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and provides a systematic approach to identifying and controlling food safety hazards. ISO 22000 is designed to be integrated with other ISO management system standards, such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.