ISO Certifications for Transport and Logistics

  Introduction As the digital-asset and cryptocurrency industry evolves rapidly, the need for robust standards in custody, security and operational transparency has become critical. The new ISO 23975 — Digital Asset Custody Certification — addresses this need by providing a structured framework tailored for organisations handling crypto assets, wallets, fintech custody services and related operations. Adopting ISO 23975 helps companies demonstrate reliability, build customer trust, and prepare for regulatory and compliance scrutiny. What ISO 23975 Covers? Definition of robust custody-management systems covering wallet security, key-management protocols, access controls and audit-ready operations. Requirements for operational processes, documentation, record-keeping, incident response, asset traceability and risk management tailored to digital assets. Guidelines for maintaining integrity, confidentiality and compliance across the full lifecycle of digital-asset custody —...

  Introduction Effective facility management has become a core element for organisations striving for operational excellence, sustainability, and workplace safety. The standard ISO 41014 provides a strategy framework to manage facilities — covering planning, operations, maintenance, space and resource utilisation in a structured, efficient manner. This standard helps organisations transform facility management from an ad-hoc function to a strategic discipline. What ISO 41014 Covers? A comprehensive framework for facility-management strategy, focusing on optimal use of space, infrastructure, and resources. Guidance on planning, execution, maintenance, monitoring and continuous improvement of facility-related processes. Integration of facility management with overall organisational objectives — ensuring that physical assets, workplace environment and support services align with business goals. Emphasis on cost-efficiency, sustainability, safety, comfort, and operationa...

  Introduction With global awareness rising around sustainability and resource efficiency, the concept of a circular economy is rapidly moving from niche-initiative to mainstream business strategy. The emerging standard ISO 59001 — Circular Economy Management Systems — aims to provide a formal, structured framework for organisations that want to embed circularity into their management practices rather than treat it as a one-time project. What ISO 59001 Aims to Define? ISO 59001 proposes requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving a circular economy management system. It guides organisations to take a systemic approach: to recover, retain or add value to resources, minimise waste and manage resource flows responsibly. The standard is designed to apply to any organisation — private or public, large or small, regardless of industry — that wishes to make circular economy a strategic priority. Key Features of a Circular Economy Management System ...

Introduction As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, organisations are recognising the need for structured governance around AI development and deployment. Implementing ISO/IEC 42001 — the upcoming standard for AI management systems — offers a blueprint for responsible, transparent, and scalable AI adoption. Rather than treating AI as a standalone project, ISO/IEC 42001 helps integrate AI-related practices into a broader management framework, balancing innovation with safety and accountability. What ISO/IEC 42001 Covers? Establishment of an AI management system encompassing governance, risk assessment, ethics, and transparency across AI lifecycle. Requirements for documentation, performance tracking, and process controls to ensure consistency and compliance. Emphasis on risk management: identifying potential harms, biases, data privacy issues and ensuring mitigation before deployment. Continuous monitoring, review and improvement — ensuring AI systems ar...

  Introduction Implementing  ISO 13485  is a critical milestone for organisations involved in the design, manufacture or distribution of medical devices. It establishes a robust Quality Management System (QMS) tailored to the demands of medical-device safety, regulatory compliance and consistent product quality. For companies seeking to deliver reliable devices and enter global markets, getting ISO 13485 right is less about certification, and more about embedding quality and traceability at every stage. What ISO 13485 Requires? ISO 13485  demands more than a generic QMS — it mandates documentation and controls specific to medical-device lifecycle. Organisations must adopt risk-based thinking, validate processes, maintain traceability, control suppliers, monitor production and service provision, manage resources effectively and document every step from design to delivery. The standard emphasises regulatory compliance, process validation and rigorous documentation, rat...

  Introduction Biometric security systems are now widely used across banking, aviation, workforce management and digital identity platforms. As more organisations rely on fingerprint scans, facial recognition and iris-based authentication, the need for reliable protection against spoofing and manipulation has become more important than ever. This is where ISO/IEC 30107 comes in, offering a structured framework to address biometric presentation attack detection. What ISO/IEC 30107 Covers? Part 1 defines the key principles of biometric presentation attack detection, including terms like presentation attack and liveness detection. Part 2 outlines the data formats needed for evaluating biometric vulnerabilities and describing detection methods. Part 3 explains the testing procedures used to measure performance and resilience of biometric systems when exposed to real-world attacks such as fake fingerprints or facial masks. Why This Standard Matters for Organisations? Biom...

Introduction In an era where operational efficiency, risk management and streamlined governance are more critical than ever, the adoption of an integrated management system (IMS) combining quality, environmental, health & safety, and information-security processes is gaining momentum. More companies are recognising that implementing an IMS offers a unified framework rather than separate silos for each standard. Why Companies Will Adopt an IMS in 2026? Growing regulatory and market pressures mean organisations must handle multiple standards (such as ISO 9001 , ISO 14001 , ISO 45001 and ISO 27001 ) in a cohesive way. An IMS enables a single set of management processes, a unified audit programme and fewer duplicated reviews, thereby reducing administrative overhead. With business continuity, resilience and stakeholder trust becoming front-of-mind, companies view an IMS as a strategic investment rather than a compliance cost. The trend is being driven by global supply chain...

  Introduction Gaining ISO 9001 certification is a strategic step for organisations seeking to strengthen quality across all operations. It provides a credible framework to show customers and stakeholders that your business consistently meets quality expectations. Implementing the requirements of the standard builds organisational rigor and supports continuous improvement. Why ISO 9001 Matters for Your Business? Demonstrates your firm commits to robust quality management and customer satisfaction. Helps structure processes and responsibilities, reducing variations and errors. Provides assurance to clients and regulators that you follow international best‐practice standard. Builds a foundation that makes integrating further standards (such as ISO 14001 or ISO 45001) smoother. Step-by-Step: How to Achieve Certification Define the scope of your Quality Management System (QMS) and secure top-management commitment. Conduct a gap-analysis to identify where your current...

  Introduction Understanding ISO 14001 compliance is increasingly vital for organisations aiming to manage their environmental impact effectively. With pressures from stakeholders, regulators and markets growing, the structure provided by the standard offers clarity around monitoring, measuring and improving environmental performance. Why ISO 14001 Matters? Adopting ISO 14001 means your business builds an Environmental Management System (EMS) that doesn’t rely on ad-hoc actions. It lets you identify significant impacts, set meaningful objectives, control waste, water and emissions and keep documented proof – all of which strengthen your operational credibility. Key Benefits in Plain Words Lower utility bills and waste costs thanks to consistent controls and checks. Reduced incidents, smoother inspections and stronger regulatory compliance. Clear roles, responsibilities and faster close-out of actions across the organisation. Better supplier oversight for chemicals,...

  Introduction Medical devices must be safe in real use. ISO 13485 gives you a clear system to plan, build, and release products with control at every step. Risk thinking runs through design, supply, production, service, and post-market work. With clean records you can show control on any audit day. Why risk management sits at the center? Devices face hazards from design choices, materials, software, process drift, and user error. A good system finds risks early, sets controls, checks results, and keeps proof. Feedback from field use closes the loop so fixes reach the line fast. Core QMS elements in practice Design and development control with reviews, verification, validation, and change control Risk management across the life cycle with clear acceptance rules and records Purchasing and supplier control with criteria, approvals, and incoming checks Production and process control, including validation where outcomes cannot be fully verified Cleanliness and contamina...

Introduction ISO 14001 helps you run an environmental system that works every day. You find your impacts. You set clear goals. You control waste, water, and air risks. You keep proof. That is how sites stay clean and audits go smoothly. Why ISO 14001 matters? Customers and agencies want evidence, not claims. A working EMS cuts waste and risk. It also gives teams one playbook for permits, monitoring, and emergency prep. Leaders get facts each month, not surprises. Key benefits in plain words Lower waste and utility bills through simple controls and checks Fewer incidents and cleaner inspections across the year Clear roles and faster closeout of actions with owners and dates Better supplier control for chemicals, waste, and transport Strong traceability for data used in tenders and reports One system that scales across sites without extra layers Evidence that helps on audit day Valid permits. Monitoring results with dates and methods. Waste manifests and carrier lic...

Introduction Safety is moving fast. New risks. New tools. New work models. ISO 45001 gives you a simple system that still fits tomorrow. Plan the work. Control the hazards. Check real results. Improve a little each month. That rhythm will carry you into the next few years. What to focus on now? Know your context. Map who works on your site and who works off site. Include contractors and remote teams. List your top hazards by task and by change. Keep a short legal register that people can read. Set goals that teams can move this week not next quarter. Five steps for the next 90 days Map top five hazards in each area and name owners Clean your legal list and link each duty to a control and a record Run a short skills check for high-risk jobs and fill gaps Walk one end-to-end job and fix three obvious issues Hold a management review that ends with names and dates Internal audits that add value Follow a real job from start to finish. Sample permits logs and maintenanc...

  Introduction ISO 9001:2015  works when leaders lead. People follow clear goals. Teams use facts. Reviews end with actions. That is how a QMS moves from paper to daily habit. What leadership looks like in practice? Leaders set a simple policy that people can repeat. They link quality goals to orders, service calls, and handoffs. They give owners for each goal. They clear roadblocks fast. They visit the floor. They ask for evidence not opinions. Making performance visible Pick a few KPIs that match how you work. Defect rate. On-time delivery. First pass yield. Complaint trend. Action closeout time. Put them on one page. Update weekly. Talk about them at shift huddles and team reviews. Customer focus you can see Use the voice of the customer. Gather feedback from service tickets, returns, and simple surveys. Log each issue. Fix the cause. Share what changed. Close the loop with the customer when you can. Common pitfalls and quick fixes Long policies that no one reads → wri...

Introduction The ISO 14000 family gives organizations a clear way to manage environmental impact. It covers day-to-day control, measurement, and product claims. You can start small with one site or apply the system across a group. The aim is simple. Know your impacts. Run controls. Prove results. What the family includes in plain words ISO 14001 — the core Environmental Management System that sets policy, aspects, goals, controls, audits, and reviews ISO 14004 — guidance to help you build and improve your EMS ISO 14031 — performance evaluation and metrics for environment ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 — Life Cycle Assessment methods ISO 14064 — greenhouse gases at organization level and verification ISO 14067 — product carbon footprint rules ISO 14046 — water footprint assessment ISO 14020 series — labels and environmental claims What ISO 14001 asks you to do? Set a policy. Find environmental aspects and legal duties. Set objectives with owners and dates. B...

  Introduction Medical devices must be safe and reliable. ISO 13485 gives you a clear quality system to make that real. It sets simple rules for design, production, servicing, and post-market work. With the right records, you can show control on any audit day. What ISO 13485 covers? The standard asks you to plan quality across the device life cycle. It links design control, risk management, supplier control, production, traceability, complaint handling, and CAPA. It fits makers of devices, components, software, and service providers who touch the product. What you need to build? A clear scope, quality policy, and goals Design and development control with reviews, verification, validation, and change control Risk management from concept to post-market Supplier qualification and incoming checks Production and process control with validation where needed Cleanliness, contamination control, and calibration Identification and traceability by lot or serial as requir...

Introduction Quality and safety run side by side. When you link ISO 9001 with ISO 45001 , one system guides how you deliver work and the other keeps people safe while you do it. An integrated approach cuts duplicate effort, keeps records in one place, and makes audits easier to plan and pass. What integration looks like in practice? One policy with two clear promises, quality and safety. One process map from order to ship that marks safety steps at each stage. One change control that checks product risk and people risk before a switch goes live. One nonconformity and CAPA flow that handles defects and incidents with the same root cause method. Benefits you will notice Fewer documents to write and maintain Faster audits with one plan and one evidence trail Clearer roles and less confusion on the floor Better handoffs between production and EHS One dashboard leaders can read in minutes Lower cost over time as duplicate work disappears KPIs that keep both sides mo...

Introduction A good safety system is simple to use every day. ISO 45001 gives you the structure. This five-step plan turns the clauses into clear actions your team can follow on the floor and in the field. Step 1: Know your risks and duties Walk each area. List top hazards by task and by equipment. Note legal duties that apply to your site. Set the scope of your OHSMS so everyone knows what is in and what is out. Write a short policy that puts people first. Step 2: Build controls that people will use Create lean procedures for high-risk work. Issue permits where needed. Mark zones. Set PPE rules that match the task. Train supervisors and crews with short, practical sessions. Keep instructions at the point of work. Step 3: Run safe operations every shift Manage change before layout moves or new lines start. Control contractors from sign-in to sign-off. Maintain guards, lifts, and tools on a set rhythm. Stock spill kits and first aid. Drill the emergency plan so teams know their rol...

Introduction An internal audit shows whether your ISMS works in real life. It tells you what is in control, what drifts, and what to fix before the certification audit. Done well, it is a short, focused check that builds trust across teams. Why the internal audit matters? It gives leadership facts not guesses. It tests controls where risk is highest. It keeps the Statement of Applicability honest and the risk register alive. It also proves that you check your own work, not just write policies. What to have on hand? ISMS scope, policy, risk assessment, risk treatment plan, Statement of Applicability, asset list, data flows, procedures, training logs, access reviews, change records, backup and restore proof, incident tickets, supplier due diligence, business continuity tests, internal metrics, last audit report and action status. Step by step Plan a risk-based program Map high risk areas first. Identity and access, change, incident response, supplier control, backups, and logging ...

Introduction ISO 9001 is often seen as a cost. In practice it is a way to cut waste and win work. The spend is upfront. The return shows up in fewer defects faster flow and stronger trust. Here is a simple way to look at both sides. What drives cost? Audit days for Stage 1 Stage 2 and yearly surveillance Scope size sites and process complexity Record readiness and how easy it is to find proof Travel if on site is needed instead of remote or hybrid Internal time for policies risks training and fixes Tools you may add for logs access control or tracking Where the ROI comes from? Fewer defects and returns that hit margin Faster issue closure due to clear roles and CAPA Shorter client audits and vendor reviews Better yield and less scrap on critical lines Smoother onboarding for new hires Access to bids that ask for ISO 9001 How to keep costs under control? Start with a tight scope then expand after year one Reuse what works today instead of ...

  Introduction ISO 50001 turns energy management into daily work. It uses the same Plan Do Check Act loop but adds clear rules on scope roles reviews controls and proof. The aim is simple. Use less energy for the same output and keep results steady over time. Why PDCA fits energy? Loads change through seasons and shifts. Small leaks and drift add up fast. A steady loop keeps focus on what matters most and turns ideas into results that stick. Plan Define scope and sites. Build a baseline with the last 12 months if you can. Run an energy review and name significant energy uses like ovens chillers air compressors or data rooms. Set clear targets with dates. Assign owners. Decide what to meter and how often. Pick a few indicators such as kWh per unit or kWh per sq ft. Do Fix setpoints and schedules. Shut things off when idle. Maintain seals filters belts and steam traps. Repair leaks. Tune compressed air pressure. Add controls like timers or VFDs where payback is short. Train staff...