International quality system standards

Quality, which embraces the fitness of aproduct (orservice) to satisfy customer requirements is of tena major consideration in purchasing decisions.

Recognized national and international product standards which reflect the require ment of world markets, and not just the particular conditions of the domestic market can helpreduce the multiplicity of procurements pecification ,increase product volumes ,reduceunit costs and promote consistent product qua1ity. Consistentcompliance with thesest and ardscan be ensured through the use of quality assurance systems.