Management-system standards
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Food safety14
ISO 22000Food Safety ManagementManagement systemA food-safety management system across the supply chain.FSSC 22000Food Safety System CertificationSchemeA GFSI-recognized food-safety scheme built on ISO 22000.BRCGSBRCGS Food Safety (v9)SchemeA GFSI food-safety standard widely required by retailers.SQFSafe Quality Food (Ed. 9)SchemeA GFSI-recognized food-safety and quality program.HACCPHazard Analysis Critical Control PointsMethodThe foundational food-safety risk method behind most schemes.IFS FoodInternational Featured StandardsSchemeGFSI food-safety and quality standard.NSF/ANSI 2Food EquipmentMethodSanitation standard for commercial food equipment.FSSC 24000Social Management SystemSchemeA social management system scheme for responsible supply chains.HARPCHazard Analysis & Risk-Based Preventive ControlsRegulationFSMA preventive-controls approach to food safety.PCQIPreventive Controls Qualified IndividualRegulationPCQI training and support under FSMA.FDA Gluten-FreeGluten-Free Labeling & CertificationRegulationGluten-free labeling compliance and certification.CDFA Prop 12California Farm Animal ConfinementRegulationCalifornia Proposition 12 certification for eggs, pork and veal sold in California.Hygiene ExcellenceHygiene & Sanitation ExcellenceSchemeA QSE management system for hygiene and sanitation control in food operations.KratomKratom Compliance & Quality SystemsRegulationQuality and compliance systems for kratom producers and distributors.Environmental and energy11
ISO 14001Environmental ManagementManagement systemA management system for environmental responsibility and compliance.ISO 45001Occupational Health & SafetyManagement systemA management system to reduce workplace risk and protect people.ISO 50001Energy ManagementManagement systemA framework to improve energy performance and cut costs.FSCForest Stewardship CouncilSchemeResponsible forestry chain of custody.PEFCProgramme for Endorsement of Forest CertificationSchemeSustainable forest management certification.GOTSGlobal Organic Textile StandardSchemeOrganic textile processing certification.SFISustainable Forestry InitiativeSchemeSustainable forestry and chain-of-custody certification.ISO 19443Nuclear Supply Chain Quality (ITNS)Sector-specificQuality management for suppliers of products and services important to nuclear safety.NQA-1Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1:2024)Sector-specificThe US nuclear quality assurance standard, the NRC-endorsed route to 10 CFR 50 Appendix B.ESGEnvironmental, Social & GovernanceRegulationBuilding ESG programs, disclosures and reporting that stand up to scrutiny.e-StewardsResponsible Electronics RecyclingSchemeCertification for responsible recycling and reuse of electronics.Medical devices7
ISO 13485Medical Devices QMSSector-specificQuality management for medical device design, manufacture and servicing.ICH Q7GMP for APIsMethodGood manufacturing practice for active pharma ingredients.ISO 10993-1Biological Evaluation of Medical DevicesManagement systemBiological safety evaluation within a device risk-management process.ISO 14155Clinical Investigation of Medical Devices (GCP)Management systemGood clinical practice for medical-device clinical investigations.IVDRIn Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDD→IVDR)RegulationConformity and transition for in vitro diagnostic medical devices.EXCiPACTPharmaceutical Excipient GMP/GDPSchemeVoluntary GMP/GDP certification for pharmaceutical excipient suppliers.ISO 14971Medical Device Risk ManagementManagement systemThe risk management standard underpinning medical device compliance.Information security5
ISO 27001Information Security (ISMS)Management systemThe leading standard for managing information security risk.ISO 20000-1IT Service ManagementManagement systemManagement system for IT service delivery.ISO 27701Privacy Information ManagementManagement systemPrivacy extension to ISO 27001.ISO 42001AI Management SystemManagement systemManagement system for responsible AI.CMMC 2.0Cybersecurity Maturity Model CertificationRegulationDoD cybersecurity certification required to hold defense contracts.Aerospace and defense5
AS9100Aerospace Quality (AS9100D)Sector-specificAviation, space and defense quality management.AS9110Aerospace Maintenance (MRO)Sector-specificQuality for aviation maintenance organizations.AS9120Aerospace DistributorsSector-specificQuality for aerospace parts distributors.ITARInternational Traffic in Arms RegulationsRegulationUS export-control compliance for defense articles, services and technical data.AS5553Counterfeit Electronic Parts AvoidanceSector-specificControls to avoid, detect and mitigate counterfeit electronic parts.Automotive4
IATF 16949Automotive QualitySector-specificThe automotive sector's quality standard, built on ISO 9001.ISO/SAE 21434Automotive CybersecuritySector-specificCybersecurity engineering for road vehicles.VDA 6.3Process AuditSector-specificGerman automotive process audit standard.TISAXAutomotive Information SecurityMethodInformation-security assessment for automotive.Laboratories4
ISO/IEC 17025Testing & Calibration LabsManagement systemAccreditation for the competence of testing and calibration labs.ISO 15189Medical LaboratoriesManagement systemQuality and competence for medical/clinical laboratories.ISO 15190Medical Laboratory SafetyManagement systemSafety management requirements for medical laboratories.ISO/IEC 17020Inspection BodiesManagement systemCompetence requirements for bodies performing inspection.Packaging4
ISO 15378Primary Packaging for Medicinal Products (GMP)Sector-specificGMP-based quality for primary pharmaceutical packaging materials.GMIGraphic Measures InternationalSchemePrint and packaging quality assessment (GMI).21 CFR 176Indirect Food Additives — Paper & PaperboardMethodFDA compliance for paper and paperboard components in contact with food.GFSI PackagingGFSI Schemes for Packaging CompaniesSchemeChoosing and achieving the right GFSI scheme for a packaging operation.Cross-sector15
ISO 9001Quality Management SystemsManagement systemThe foundational quality management standard, used across every industry.ISO 22301Business ContinuityManagement systemBusiness continuity management systems.ISO 28000Supply Chain SecurityManagement systemSecurity management for the supply chain.ISO 37001Anti-Bribery ManagementManagement systemAnti-bribery management systems.ISO 55001Asset ManagementManagement systemManagement systems for physical assets.TL 9000Telecom QualitySector-specificQuality management for telecom.SMETA (Sedex)Ethical Trade AuditSchemeSMETA ethical-trade audits for responsible supply chains.AISC 207Steel Building CertificationSector-specificQuality certification for structural steel fabricators and erectors.CA Transparency ActSupply-Chain TransparencyRegulationCalifornia Transparency in Supply Chains Act compliance.Hemp & CannabisHemp & Cannabis ComplianceRegulationQuality and compliance systems for hemp and cannabis operators.C-TPATCustoms-Trade Partnership Against TerrorismRegulationCBP voluntary program for secure supply chains and faster border clearance.ISO 28001Supply Chain Security — Best PracticesManagement systemSecurity assessments and plans for the international supply chain.SA 8000Social AccountabilityMethodThe social accountability standard for labour practices and working conditions.Responsible SourcingResponsible & Ethical SourcingSchemeBuilding sourcing programs that stand up to customer and regulatory scrutiny.ISO 41001Facility Management SystemsManagement systemA management system for delivering facility management that supports the core business.Begin with context
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