ISO Stands for International Standards of Organization. ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization having over 160 national standard bodies of different nations as its members.

An ISO Certified business enjoys high credibility and reputation even at the international level. Any prospective business client, new vendor etc., would be more comfortable dealing with an ISO certified organization.  An ISO logo on the letterhead is a testimonial of in terms of quality, safety, and efficiency of products and services provided by businesses.

For some industries, certification is a legal or contractual requirement.

Common ISO Standards Categories:

• ISO 9001: Ensures the implementation of a proper quality management system across all areas of the organization.
• ISO 14001: Ensures the establishment of an environmental management system, fostering awareness of environmental responsibilities among business owners and managers.
• ISO 10012: Ensures the generic requirements and offers guidance for managing measurement processes and confirming the metrological validity of measuring equipment supporting compliance with metrological requirements.
• OHSAS 18001: Ensures the need for an effective health and safety management system within a company.
• ISO 20000: Sets global standards for information technology service management (ITSM) systems.
• ISO 22000: Ensures the establishment of an effective food safety management system.
• ISO 27001: Specifies requirements for creating, implementing, maintaining, and improving an information security management system within the context of the organization.
• ISO 31000: Focuses on risk management to strengthen operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• ISO 13485: Specifies quality management system requirements for organizations providing medical devices and related services.
• ISO 17025: Specifies general requirements for competence in conducting tests/calibrations, including sampling.
• ISO 11135: Specifies requirements for developing, validating, and controlling an ethylene oxide sterilization process for medical devices.
• ISO 26000: Provides guidance on socially responsible business and organizational activities.
• ISO 50001: Specifies support for organizations across sectors to boost energy efficiency through the development of an energy management system (EnMS).

 Basic Details Required for ISO Registration 

• Name, Address & Scope of Business 
• Registration proof of company i.e., PAN, Certificate of Incorporation, GST Registration /IEC /Trademark/Shop establishment/ MSMEs registration
• 2 copies of sales bill/purchase bill.
• Letterhead and Visiting card of company.
• 2 Passport Size Photographs of the applicant or Representative 
• Copy of Utility Bill 
• Copy of Sale deed in case of owned property 
• Hired/Rented/Leased Agreement of the establishment if any.
• Certificate of Incorporation and Memorandum of Association (MOA) & Articles of Association (AOA) is also required

Validity of ISO Registration:  The certificate can be taken for 1 year or for maximum period of 3 years (certain requirements are there).