The ISO 9000 standard is a list of standards intended to ensure uniform, safe product development and a commitment to excellence in industrial manufacturing.

These standards are created by the International Organization for Standardization. A production company endures independent and internal audits to assess its adherence to these standards, and certification is awarded to those who meet the requirements.

The majority of companies that achieve ISO 9000 certification publicly display this fact in order to attract business and increase customer confidence in the quality of the produced products. Certification does not guarantee that a company consistently upholds the standards, only that the policies and procedures necessary to enforce the standards are in place within the facility.