The right standard depends on the management outcome, stakeholder need, regulatory context, sector and maturity of the organisation. BSQC will confirm whether certification is available and whether it is within an accredited or non-accredited scope.
| Standard Title | Suggested lead copy / Assurance scope |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 — Quality | Build consistent processes, stronger customer focus and evidence-based continual improvement. |
| ISO 14001 — Environment | Manage environmental impacts, compliance obligations and performance through a structured system. |
| ISO 45001 — OH&S | Prevent work-related injury and ill health through leadership, worker participation and risk control. |
| ISO/IEC 27001 — Information security | Protect confidentiality, integrity and availability through risk-based security controls. |
| ISO 22301 — Business continuity | Prepare for disruption, sustain priority activities and improve organisational resilience. |
| ISO 37001 — Anti-bribery | Identify bribery risks and operate proportionate prevention, detection and response controls. |
| ISO 37301 — Compliance | Build a systematic approach to compliance obligations, culture, monitoring and improvement. |
| ISO 50001 — Energy | Use data, baselines and operational controls to improve energy performance. |
| ISO 21001 — Educational organisations | Strengthen learner-centred processes, accessibility and educational-service effectiveness. |
| ISO 22000 — Food safety | Control food-safety hazards through an integrated management-system approach. |
BSQC audits against the standard edition and amendments stated in the signed agreement and certificate.
Where a new edition is published, BSQC communicates the applicable transition plan, deadlines and audit arrangements. Organisations should not assume immediate automatic transition.
For audits, each standard page will evaluate:
Speak to our certification service leads to check the standard edition applicable to your industry sector.