ISO 9001 was developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to provide organizations with a framework for improving their quality processes. There are many different types of standards that are used in various industries around the world, including ISO 9000 family standards, which are often called “quality management” or “quality assurance” standards. Organizations that implement a quality management system (QMS) according to ISO 9001 requirements is a valuable tool for increasing efficiency and improving performance.