What is ISO 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.
Benefits of ISO Standards
What are the benefits of ISO 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. They help companies to access new markets, level the playing field for developing countries and facilitate free and fair global trade. Below are the benefits of implementing ISO in your business:
- Cost savings – help optimise operations and therefore improve the bottom line
- Enhanced customer satisfaction – help improve quality, enhance customer satisfaction and increase sales
- Access to new markets – help prevent trade barriers and open up global markets
- Increased market share – help increase productivity and competitive advantage
- Environmental benefits – help reduce negative impacts on the environment
How was ISO standard implement in Malaysia?
The Department of Standards Malaysia (DSM) is mandated by the Government of Malaysia to function as the National Standards Body (NSB) as well as the National Accreditation Body (NAB) through the Standards of Malaysia Act 1996 (Act 549). DSM’s vision is ‘To lead the Nation to be an effective global player in Standards & Accreditation in consonance with Malaysia’s Vision 2020’. The purpose of implementing ISO in Malaysia are:
- Advancing the national economy;
- Benefiting the health, safety and welfare of the public;
- Protecting the consumers;
- Promoting industrial efficiency and development;
- Facilitating domestic and international trade, and furthering international cooperation.
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