How is the Standard changed ?

The good news is that the 2000 version of the standard promises benefits that will apply equally to small firms as to large organisations. These include the following :

• Written in clear language; simple to use and less bureaucratic
• Applicable to all sizes of organisation and all product sectors - including service
• More emphasis on 'the processes' of a business
• Ability to reduce the scope, according to the type of organisation
• Compatible with related standards, such as ISO 14001 (Environmental)
• Provides a pathway to continual improvement