Good Health And Well-being

Good Health And Well-being

Case studies, Research and Supporting Materials associated with the Good Health And Well-being Sustainable Development Goal.

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Research
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Case Studies (40 items)

How IAF is helping small companies improve oral health worldwide

How IAF is helping small companies improve oral health worldwide

Accreditation of medical laboratories and empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Iran

Accreditation of medical laboratories and empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Iran

Accreditation unlocking the potential of cassava to promote economic development and fight hunger and poverty

Accreditation unlocking the potential of cassava to promote economic development and fight hunger and poverty

Accredited certification in Italy promoting accessibility in tourism and sports

Accredited certification in Italy promoting accessibility in tourism and sports

The CACES system: accredited certification supporting workplace safety

The CACES system: accredited certification supporting workplace safety

MSPO certification scheme provides numerous benefits to certificate holders

MSPO certification scheme provides numerous benefits to certificate holders

Improving the quality and safety of cassava derivatives in West Africa through accreditation of product certification bodies and testing laboratories under the ILAC MRA/IAF MLA

Improving the quality and safety of cassava derivatives in West Africa through accreditation of product certification bodies and testing laboratories under the ILAC MRA/IAF MLA

The Footwear Technology Center of La Rioja (CTCR) increase its turnover by 50% with ENAC Accreditation

The Footwear Technology Center of La Rioja (CTCR) increase its turnover by 50% with ENAC Accreditation

Laboratorio Tello increases its business by 50% thanks to ENAC accreditation (2018)

Laboratorio Tello increases its business by 50% thanks to ENAC accreditation (2018)

Certification brings 90,000 Euros of value to Croatian shipyard

Certification brings 90,000 Euros of value to Croatian shipyard

Testing regime enables 17.3% YOY export growth in Chinese traditional medicines

Testing regime enables 17.3% YOY export growth in Chinese traditional medicines

Removing duplication of assessments for Antenatal and Newborn (ANNB) screening laboratories

Removing duplication of assessments for Antenatal and Newborn (ANNB) screening laboratories

University Health System generates cost savings from ISO 55001

University Health System generates cost savings from ISO 55001

Scottish Water uses ISO 55001 certification to manage physical assets efficiently and boost customer service levels

Scottish Water uses ISO 55001 certification to manage physical assets efficiently and boost customer service levels

Gerfor achieves savings of over 5 million dollars annually, with the use of 200 technical standards and management systems

Gerfor achieves savings of over 5 million dollars annually, with the use of 200 technical standards and management systems

Accredited vehicle inspections save society 815 EUR millions and over 133 lives per year

Accredited vehicle inspections save society 815 EUR millions and over 133 lives per year

Reduced insurance premiums for snow removal companies certified to SN 9001.

Reduced insurance premiums for snow removal companies certified to SN 9001.

Accreditation helps the Botswana National Dosimetry Laboratory to grow

Accreditation helps the Botswana National Dosimetry Laboratory to grow

Accreditation enables TPK – ZAVOD d.d. to expand into Europe

Toxicology lab can’t offer expertise in child protection case due to lack of accreditation

Toxicology lab can’t offer expertise in child protection case due to lack of accreditation

ISO 15189 accreditation helps Bomu Hospital improves testing results and internal efficiency

ISO 15189 accreditation helps Bomu Hospital improves testing results and internal efficiency

Accredited breast cancer test at UK Hospital cuts waiting time by 90 per cent

Accredited breast cancer test at UK Hospital cuts waiting time by 90 per cent

Evaluating the impact of ISO 15189 on a histopathology laboratory

Evaluating the impact of ISO 15189 on a histopathology laboratory

Using accreditation as a leverage for change

Accreditation: Putting safety and interoperability on the right track

Accreditation: Putting safety and interoperability on the right track

Engine manufacturer generates savings of $37m with ISO 50001

Engine manufacturer generates savings of $37m with ISO 50001

Dairy Producer saves 21% of energy costs, while increasing production by 42%

Dairy Producer saves 21% of energy costs, while increasing production by 42%

Singaporean supermarket gains USD 3.2 million annually from standards

Singaporean supermarket gains USD 3.2 million annually from standards

30% of Fruit exporter profits attributed to standards

30% of Fruit exporter profits attributed to standards

Standards have a positive impact of 4.96% on EBIT for brick company

Standards have a positive impact of 4.96% on EBIT for brick company

Standards contribute between 1.1% and 2.8% of EBIT

Standards contribute between 1.1% and 2.8% of EBIT

Standards contribute ZAR 147.5 million (USD 19.8 million) annually for cement producer

Standards contribute ZAR 147.5 million (USD 19.8 million) annually for cement producer

Standards contribute 0.43% to total revenue of Indonesian concrete manufacturer

Standards contribute 0.43% to total revenue of Indonesian concrete manufacturer

FSSC 22000 accepted by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).

FSSC 22000 accepted by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).

Businesses earn reduced environmental levies recognition through accredited certification of ISO 14001

Businesses earn reduced environmental levies recognition through accredited certification of ISO 14001

Certification of products with official labelling has become a commercial asset

Certification of products with official labelling has become a commercial asset

ISO 15189 accreditation boosts revenue for PathLab Medical Laboratories ltd.

ISO 15189 accreditation boosts revenue for PathLab Medical Laboratories ltd.

Reducing diving-related accidents

Reducing diving-related accidents

Up to 28% insurance premium reduction with Health & Safety certification

Up to 28% insurance premium reduction with Health & Safety certification

Accreditation reduces the need for regulatory audits and the associated costs

Accreditation reduces the need for regulatory audits and the associated costs

Research (35 items)

The economic impact for manufacturing sites operating to BRCGS certification

The economic impact for manufacturing sites operating to BRCGS certification

Accreditation and certifications. Economic value and social benefits

Accreditation and certifications. Economic value and social benefits

The positive economic impact of accredited certification for exporters (ISTAT, 2020)

The positive economic impact of accredited certification for exporters (ISTAT, 2020)

World Bank Group Infographic

World Bank Group Infographic

Research finds link between standards and fatal accident prevention

Research finds link between standards and fatal accident prevention

European Metrology Research Programmes boost sales of 1,627 million Euro

European Metrology Research Programmes boost sales of 1,627 million Euro

Standards influence economic growth (2018)

Standards influence economic growth (2018)

ISO 22000 certified dairy companies significantly outperform the non-certified (2015)

ISO 22000 certified dairy companies significantly outperform the non-certified (2015)

Combined implementation of ISO 22000 and ISO 9001, proves a favourable effect on companies’ performance in Europe (2013)

Combined implementation of ISO 22000 and ISO 9001, proves a favourable effect on companies’ performance in Europe (2013)

ISO 14001 delivers positive results (Australia 2012)

ISO 14001 delivers positive results (Australia 2012)

Investment in ISO/IEC 17020 and its impact in Latin America (August 2018)

Investment in ISO/IEC 17020 and its impact in Latin America (August 2018)

Evidence for the positive impact of ISO 9001 and ISO 15189 quality systems on laboratory performance – evaluation of EQA results (June 2018)

Evidence for the positive impact of ISO 9001 and ISO 15189 quality systems on laboratory performance – evaluation of EQA results (June 2018)

Italian Study identifies the benefits of accredited H&S management systems

Italian Study identifies the benefits of accredited H&S management systems

Innovation Dynamics and the Role of Quality Infrastructure (2012)

Innovation Dynamics and the Role of Quality Infrastructure (2012)

Impact of Laboratory Accreditation on Patient Care and the Health System (2010)

Impact of Laboratory Accreditation on Patient Care and the Health System (2010)

Symbola report identifies environment management systems to be a competitive accelerator

Symbola report identifies environment management systems to be a competitive accelerator

The Economic Value of Accreditation in Australia (April 2018)

The Economic Value of Accreditation in Australia (April 2018)

Standards support business competitiveness in Colombia (2018)

Standards support business competitiveness in Colombia (2018)

The Correlation between the number of accredited laboratories and domestic GDP (January 2017)

The Correlation between the number of accredited laboratories and domestic GDP (January 2017)

Accreditation improves quality of care and clinical outcomes for Healthcare Services

Accreditation improves quality of care and clinical outcomes for Healthcare Services

Mutual recognition of certification has significant effect on trade in the food, beverage and tobacco industry

Mutual recognition of certification has significant effect on trade in the food, beverage and tobacco industry

Standards have a positive effect on Chinese food exports

Standards have a positive effect on Chinese food exports

ISO 14001 certification provides critical positive impact on many dimensions of operational performance.

ISO 14001 certification provides critical positive impact on many dimensions of operational performance.

79% of Spanish firms considers ISO 18001 (OHSAS) certification makes it easier to comply with legal obligations

79% of Spanish firms considers ISO 18001 (OHSAS) certification makes it easier to comply with legal obligations

Positive impact of integrated management system certification for Portuguese SME’s

Positive impact of integrated management system certification for Portuguese SME’s

Third party accredited certification support product safety

Third party accredited certification support product safety

US OHSAS 18001 certified firms show significant increases in business and safety performance

US OHSAS 18001 certified firms show significant increases in business and safety performance

Austrian ISO 14001 certified organisations demonstrated improved environmental performance

Austrian ISO 14001 certified organisations demonstrated improved environmental performance

Comprehensive literature review of 82 scientific studies shows clear benefits of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

Comprehensive literature review of 82 scientific studies shows clear benefits of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

Environmental Management Systems Certification improves performance according to US Managers

Environmental Management Systems Certification improves performance according to US Managers

Australian firms enhance environmental performance and social and market positioning with ISO 14001 certification

Australian firms enhance environmental performance and social and market positioning with ISO 14001 certification

Harvard Business School confirms ISO 9001 US certified companies out-perform similar non-certified ones

Harvard Business School confirms ISO 9001 US certified companies out-perform similar non-certified ones

Management Standards certification improve the sustainability performance of Chinese manufacturing firms

Management Standards certification improve the sustainability performance of Chinese manufacturing firms

The value of ISO 14001 in Australia and New Zealand

The value of ISO 14001 in Australia and New Zealand

Accreditation plays a significant role in facilitating trade, employment and GDP

Accreditation plays a significant role in facilitating trade, employment and GDP

Supporting Material (7 items)

Ensuring Quality to Gain Access to Global Markets : A Reform Toolkit (the World Bank)

Ensuring Quality to Gain Access to Global Markets : A Reform Toolkit (the World Bank)

Guide for the Use of Standards and Accreditation in public procurement

Guide for the Use of Standards and Accreditation in public procurement

Inter-governmental agency promotes use of quality infrastructure to make renewable energy investment decisions

Inter-governmental agency promotes use of quality infrastructure to make renewable energy investment decisions

Directory of accredited Conformity Assessment Bodies in West Africa (August 2017)

Directory of accredited Conformity Assessment Bodies in West Africa (August 2017)

ISO Economic Benefits of Standards

ISO Economic Benefits of Standards

Accredited Proficiency Testing laboratories perform better

Accredited Proficiency Testing laboratories perform better

What ISO standards can do for you as an SME

What ISO standards can do for you as an SME

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