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Here you'll find a list of our management system What's the difference
standards categorized by sector. Alternatively,
download a comprehensive list of MSS in Excel format. between Type A and
Type B MSS?
Type A MSS contain
Quality
requirements against which
an organization can claim
Industry
conformance, whereas Type B
MSS do not.
Safety and Security
As a consequence, one
General management should only find
recommendations
Health and Medical (guidelines) or supporting
information in a Type B MSS.
Environment and Energy Some MSS can contain a mix
of requirements and
Information Technology guidelines: as they contain
requirements they will be
Services considered Type A MSS.
Usually a Type B MSS
(e.g. ISO 50004:2014)
provides guidance on the
application of a Type A MSS
(e.g. ISO 50001:2011).
However, some Type B MSS
are independent
(e.g. ISO 19600:2014).
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List of standards following the High Level Structure
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To claim conformance with a standard, an organization needs evidence that it is meeting the
requirements. Such evidence gathering is generally done by undertaking an audit. There are three
types of audits: first-party, second-party, and third-party. First-party audits are internal audits.
Second and third party audits are external audits. A third party audit can result in certification.
Regarding certification: certification can only take place against a document that contains
requirements. Therefore, Type B MSS cannot be certified against. Find out more about the
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