ISO

ISO compliance: A checklist

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies that develops and publishes international standards for various industries and sectors. These standards ensure quality, safety, efficiency, and interoperability of products, services, and systems on a global scale.

ISO standards cover a wide range of areas including technology, food safety, healthcare, environmental management, and many more, providing guidelines and specifications that help organizations meet regulatory requirements and enhance customer satisfaction.

1. Understand the requirements of the ISO standard applicable to your organization.
2. Develop and implement a management system to meet those requirements.
3. Train employees on the ISO standard and the new processes.
4. Conduct internal audits to assess compliance with the standard.
5. Address any nonconformities found during audits.
6. Seek certification from an accredited certification body.
7. Maintain and continually improve the management system.

Challenges of complying with ISO

One challenge that organizations might face when complying with ISO standards is the complexity of the requirements, which can be difficult to interpret and implement without proper expertise.

Another challenge is the cost associated with achieving and maintaining ISO certification, including expenses related to training, documentation, audits, and process improvements.

Additionally, organizations may struggle with resistance to change from employees who are accustomed to existing processes and may be reluctant to adopt new practices required by ISO standards.

Simplifying ISO compliance with an Enterprise Browser

ISO compliance is business critical, but ensuring that team members follow documented ISO procedures can be daunting. With the Island Enterprise Browser, businesses can use robotic process automation (RPA) to ensure ISO policies are followed — directly through the browser. By creating RPAs to mirror the documented ISO policies, Island ensures that an organization’s members stay compliant with their processes, data, and workflows, ensuring continuous ISO compliance.