A new ISO standard will help developing countries assess the safety of buildings before and after earthquakes.

First published in 1987, ISO 9000 has consistently been ISO’s most popular series of Standards. Now, building on 25 years of success, ISO technical committee ISO/TC 176, Quality management and quality assurance, subcommittee SC 2, Quality systems, is busy laying the groundwork for the next generation of quality management standards.

ISO 22301 (Societal Security- Business Continuity Management Systems - Requirements) is released by ISO as international requirements standard for business continuity management, ISO 22301 specifies the requirements for setting up and managing an effective Business Continuity Management System for any organization, regardless of type or size.

ISO 39001 is a new international standard designed to help fleet operators manage road safety risks. It aims to encourage organisations to actively contribute to road traffic safety (RTS).