The ISO stands for International Organization for Standardization is a global organization that works to provide standardization across an array of products and companies. Its main goal is to facilitate trade, but its focus is on process improvement, safety, and quality in several areas.

While the general information of ISO’s guidelines are freely available, the full guidelines must be purchased. Many organizations even pay consulting firms to help them implement the guidelines. ISO isn’t a governing body, nor does it have the power to enforce laws or regulations. But businesses across the world follow its guidelines to provide streamlined, efficient, and safe processes. Think again of the seat belt: how would you feel if the standard was different for every vehicle? It’s important that standards be followed.

When you hear about ISO guidelines, there is often a number that goes with it. For example, ISO 9001, ISO 27000, ISO 31000, etc. These are certifications: A company can be ISO 9001 certified for instance, which means it follows the steps and structures outlined by the guideline. Let’s take a look at a few of the guidelines and break down why an organization would use them for its business model.

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