Using standards

Does your organisation already use standards? No? We’ve gathered everything you need to know about standards on this page. Why are standards important? What is their added value for your organisation? And what concrete benefits do they offer? You’ll discover it all below.

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What are standards?

Standards are the best way to do something. But why are they important? And how can they help your organisation?

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Why use standards?

What are the benefits of standards for your organisation? Professionals from a host of companies share their experiences of how using standards adds value for them.

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Standards and copyright

Standards are protected by copyright. What does that mean? Why do standards bodies use them? And what implications does this have for you?

Legislation and standards

Why do governments include standards in their local or European legislation? And what benefits do standards offer in terms of regulation?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Want to know more about using standards? We list the most frequently asked questions and their answers on our FAQ page.

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ISO 14001 - Environmental management

Learn about the globally recognised environmental management standard and discover the benefits for your organisation. Minimise your environmental impact, comply with legislation and improve your environmental performance for a more sustainable future.

Information security with ISO/IEC 27001 standard

ISO/IEC 27001 - Information security

Find out more about the international standard for information security here and what the benefits are for your organisation. Protect your business information from hackers with ISO/IEC 27001.

ISO 9001 - Quality Management

Learn about the leading quality management standard and discover the benefits for your organisation. Improve customer satisfaction, increase efficiency and continue to gain a competitive advantage with ISO 9001.

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