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 **ISO 9001 (Quality Management System Standard)** \\
-By far the most popular general (generic) quality standard standard is ISO 9001. While ISO does not operate any sort of certification program alerting to ISO 9001, there are literally hundreds of ISO 9001 registrars throughout the world. Because there is no common database for all ISO 9001 certifications, it is impossible to determine the exact number issued. However, as of 2017, ISO estimates that there are approximately 1 million certifications world-wide. It is important to note that of this number, approximately 1/3 (350,000) of these certifications are issued to companies located in China. After reaching a high point of approximately 40,000 certifications issued in the USA, this number has now fallen to approximately 25,000.
+By far the most popular general (generic) quality standard standard is ISO 9001. While ISO does not operate any sort of certification program relating to ISO 9001, there are literally hundreds of ISO 9001 registrars throughout the world. Because there is no common database for all ISO 9001 certifications, it is impossible to determine the exact number issued. However, as of 2017, ISO estimates that there are approximately 1 million certifications world-wide. It is important to note that of this number, approximately 1/3 (350,000) of these certifications are issued to companies located in China. After reaching a high point of approximately 40,000 certifications issued in the USA, this number has now fallen to approximately 25,000.
 In the words of Nigel H. Croft (ISO/TC 176/SC 2 Chair), ISO 9001 is an “entry point” quality management system standard.((Croft, Nigel H. “ISO 9001:2015 and beyond - Preparing for the next 25 years of quality management standards” (dated 28 August 2012). International Organization for Standardization. https://www.iso.org/news/2012/08/Ref1633.html (accessed April 14, 2018).)) And, according to Maria Lazarte (Team Leader - Media and Engagement at ISO), "ISO 9001:2015 is even less prescriptive than its predecessor."((Lazarte, Maria. "ISO 9001:2015 - Just published!" (dated 23 September 2015). International Organization for Standardization. https://www.iso.org/news/2015/09/Ref2002.html (accessed April 14, 2018).))