ISO 9000: Quality Management Systems and Certification: European Developments, 1993 European Plastic Laminates Forum Proceedings
L. J. Westall
This paper outlines the developments and trends of Quality Management Systems with particular emphasis on Europe.
Many large multi-national companies, government bodies and military purchasing organizations are actively encouraging the implementation of IS0 9000 standards. The market is enjoying a phenomenal growth period with further assessable standards being launched in areas such as Health and Safety and the Environment.
Many new "Quality Awards" are an offer to further encourage companies down the certification path.
Certification is recognized as one of the key steps of the “European Single Market”.