ISO 9000 and ISO 14000
In 1987, the first ISO 9000 standard was released. But it was not until 1992, when trade throughout Europe began opening up and multinational companies in the U.S. had to meet ISO 9000 requirements in Europe, that the standard was finally implemented in the United States.
ISO 9000 has become synonymous with quality. ISO 9000 translates "quality management" into a continuously improving process designed to meet or exceed customer and regulatory requirements.
ISO 14000 has become synonymous with quality environmental matters. ISO 14000 translates "environmental management" into a continuously improving process designed to minimize harmful environment effects while improving environmental performance. The original set of ISO 14000 standards were published in 1997.
If you're NEW to ISO, then you might be interested in the ISO 9000:1994 Series Overview and Review Next Click Here
Or, if you're already familiar with the 1994 standard or you're only interested in the latest release, then go to ISO 9000:2000
But, if you have already registered with ISO9000:1994 and you are interested in Transitioning from ISO 9000:1994 to ISO 9000:2000 then this is the link for you.
