ISOReihen

ISOReihen is a German-language term used to describe the series or families of standards published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). In practice, standards are cited by their number, and many belong to a broader family, such as the ISO 9000 family or the ISO/IEC 27000 series. These series group related standards to address a specific field or discipline, including quality management, environmental management, information security, and laboratory testing.

ISO standards are developed through international consensus by technical committees and subcommittees composed of national standards bodies. The development process typically includes stages such as proposal, committee drafts, working drafts, an international ballot, and publication. Standards may consist of a single document or multiple parts that together form a series, for example ISO 9000, ISO 14000, or ISO/IEC 27000 families.

Use and impact: Organizations adopt ISO standards to improve processes, ensure product and service quality, manage risk, and facilitate international trade. Some standards serve as the basis for third-party certifications; however, conformance is voluntary unless a regulator or contract requires it. The standards aim to be technology- and industry-neutral, supporting interoperability and continual improvement.

Access: ISO standards are copyrighted and commonly distributed for purchase, though summaries or guidance may be available through ISO or national standards bodies. Examples of widely used ISOReihen include ISO 9001 (quality management systems), ISO 14001 (environmental management), and ISO/IEC 27001 (information security management).