As Vice-President of Marketing, I am frequently asked questions about ISO, it’s purpose, and implementation. Here are some answers to a few recurring questions:

What does ISO stand for?

“International Organization for Standardization”. So, why then isn’t it “IOS”? That is something I can’t answer.

Where can I get a copy of an ISO Standard (i.e. ISO9001:2008)?

If you are looking for a specific standard, for example ISO9001:2008, let me know and I will send you a link to it. My email address is quality@qualityadvantage.com.

Since the standards are copyrighted, I cannot send the actual standard to you. The ISO organization has to sell it to you. You can purchase the standard in pdf format, then download it to your computer, or you can order a paper copy.