ISO certification by sector
Find your industry to see which standards are mandatory, which are expected by clients and tenders, and the value each one delivers.
Industry & Manufacturing
Manufacturers must pair mandatory product conformity with quality, environmental and safety management to compete and stay compliant.
- CE Marking Legally required to place most machinery, equipment and industrial products on the EU/EEA market. Mandatory
- ISO 45001 Supports your legal occupational health & safety duties and cuts accident liability on the production line. Often mandatory
- ISO 50001 An ISO 50001 energy system can exempt large companies from the mandatory EU energy audit. Often mandatory
- ISO 9001 Reduces defects and material waste while opening B2B and export contracts. Recommended
- ISO 14001 / ESG Lowers emissions and utility costs and is increasingly required by large buyers. Recommended
Frequently asked questions for this sector
It depends on your activity, your clients, contractual requirements, the tenders you take part in and your business goals. For example: • ISO 9001 — Quality Management • ISO 14001 — Environmental Management • ISO 45001 — Occupational Health & Safety • ISO/IEC 27001 — Information Security • ISO 22000 — Food Safety • ISO 50001 — Energy Management If you don't know which standard applies to you, we can look at your business's activity and requirements and point you to the right standards.
Not in every case. Certification can, however, be: • a condition for taking part in a tender, • a client's or partner's requirement, • a condition of a specific contract, • a supply-chain requirement, • a significant commercial advantage. Some sectors may also have specific legal or regulatory requirements that need to be looked at separately.
Yes. Many ISO standards share a common structure and can be combined into one Integrated Management System. For example, you can combine: ISO 9001 + ISO 14001 + ISO 45001 so that shared activities, such as: • document control, • internal audits, • management review, • corrective actions, • risk management are organised once, for all of them. This can significantly reduce the complexity of implementation.
Construction & Building Materials
Construction products and high-risk sites carry strict legal duties — from CE-marked materials to documented site safety.
- CE Marking Mandatory under the EU Construction Products Regulation (305/2011) for materials covered by a harmonized standard. Mandatory
- ISO 45001 Site safety is a legal obligation; ISO 45001 structures it and is often demanded in public-works tenders. Often mandatory
- ISO 9001 Required by most public-works contractors and improves project delivery. Recommended
- ISO 14001 / ESG Manages site environmental impact, waste and permitting risk. Recommended
- ISO 39001 Reduces accidents for heavy-vehicle and materials-transport fleets. Recommended
Frequently asked questions for this sector
It depends on your activity, your clients, contractual requirements, the tenders you take part in and your business goals. For example: • ISO 9001 — Quality Management • ISO 14001 — Environmental Management • ISO 45001 — Occupational Health & Safety • ISO/IEC 27001 — Information Security • ISO 22000 — Food Safety • ISO 50001 — Energy Management If you don't know which standard applies to you, we can look at your business's activity and requirements and point you to the right standards.
Not in every case. Certification can, however, be: • a condition for taking part in a tender, • a client's or partner's requirement, • a condition of a specific contract, • a supply-chain requirement, • a significant commercial advantage. Some sectors may also have specific legal or regulatory requirements that need to be looked at separately.
Yes. Many ISO standards share a common structure and can be combined into one Integrated Management System. For example, you can combine: ISO 9001 + ISO 14001 + ISO 45001 so that shared activities, such as: • document control, • internal audits, • management review, • corrective actions, • risk management are organised once, for all of them. This can significantly reduce the complexity of implementation.
It depends on the terms of the specific tender notice. Some tenders require specific standards or other evidence relating to: • quality, • environmental management, • health and safety, • information security, • technical or professional capability. Each tender notice has to be looked at separately. If you have a specific tender in mind, we can review its requirements and identify which standards apply to you.
Health, Pharma & Medical Devices
Healthcare and medical-device companies face the strictest regime — market access depends on certified quality and conformity.
- CE Marking Legally mandatory under the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR 2017/745) before a device can be sold in the EU. Mandatory
- Δ(3) 4822:2025 Compliance with the 2025 national specification required for the relevant health-sector activities. Mandatory
- ISO 13485 The de-facto required quality system for designing and manufacturing medical devices for the EU market. Often mandatory
- ISO 27001 Protects sensitive patient and clinical data and supports GDPR compliance. Recommended
- ISO 9001 Baseline quality assurance for pharma services and suppliers. Recommended
- ISO 14001 / ESG Controls handling and disposal of chemical and clinical waste. Recommended
Frequently asked questions for this sector
It depends on your activity, your clients, contractual requirements, the tenders you take part in and your business goals. For example: • ISO 9001 — Quality Management • ISO 14001 — Environmental Management • ISO 45001 — Occupational Health & Safety • ISO/IEC 27001 — Information Security • ISO 22000 — Food Safety • ISO 50001 — Energy Management If you don't know which standard applies to you, we can look at your business's activity and requirements and point you to the right standards.
Not in every case. Certification can, however, be: • a condition for taking part in a tender, • a client's or partner's requirement, • a condition of a specific contract, • a supply-chain requirement, • a significant commercial advantage. Some sectors may also have specific legal or regulatory requirements that need to be looked at separately.
Food & Beverage
Food businesses are legally bound to control hazards from farm to fork; certification proves it to authorities and buyers.
- ISO 22000 HACCP-based food-safety controls are legally required (Reg. 852/2004); ISO 22000 implements and certifies them. Often mandatory
- ISO 9001 Strengthens overall process quality and supplier approvals. Recommended
- FSC Certifies sustainable paper/wood packaging for eco-conscious retailers. Recommended
- ISO 14001 / ESG Manages water, waste and emissions across production. Recommended
- ISO 50001 Cuts the high energy costs of cold chains and processing. Recommended
Frequently asked questions for this sector
It depends on your activity, your clients, contractual requirements, the tenders you take part in and your business goals. For example: • ISO 9001 — Quality Management • ISO 14001 — Environmental Management • ISO 45001 — Occupational Health & Safety • ISO/IEC 27001 — Information Security • ISO 22000 — Food Safety • ISO 50001 — Energy Management If you don't know which standard applies to you, we can look at your business's activity and requirements and point you to the right standards.
Not in every case. Certification can, however, be: • a condition for taking part in a tender, • a client's or partner's requirement, • a condition of a specific contract, • a supply-chain requirement, • a significant commercial advantage. Some sectors may also have specific legal or regulatory requirements that need to be looked at separately.
Yes. Many ISO standards share a common structure and can be combined into one Integrated Management System. For example, you can combine: ISO 9001 + ISO 14001 + ISO 45001 so that shared activities, such as: • document control, • internal audits, • management review, • corrective actions, • risk management are organised once, for all of them. This can significantly reduce the complexity of implementation.
Energy & Environment
Energy-intensive and environmental operators turn regulatory pressure into savings through certified energy and environmental systems.
- ISO 50001 Certification can replace the mandatory EU energy audit required of large enterprises (EED). Often mandatory
- ISO 14001 / ESG Core environmental management for permits, emissions and ESG reporting. Recommended
- Zero Waste Demonstrates circular-economy performance and landfill diversion. Recommended
- ISO 9001 Underpins reliable service delivery for energy providers. Recommended
Frequently asked questions for this sector
It depends on your activity, your clients, contractual requirements, the tenders you take part in and your business goals. For example: • ISO 9001 — Quality Management • ISO 14001 — Environmental Management • ISO 45001 — Occupational Health & Safety • ISO/IEC 27001 — Information Security • ISO 22000 — Food Safety • ISO 50001 — Energy Management If you don't know which standard applies to you, we can look at your business's activity and requirements and point you to the right standards.
Yes. Many ISO standards share a common structure and can be combined into one Integrated Management System. For example, you can combine: ISO 9001 + ISO 14001 + ISO 45001 so that shared activities, such as: • document control, • internal audits, • management review, • corrective actions, • risk management are organised once, for all of them. This can significantly reduce the complexity of implementation.
Waste Management & Recycling
Waste operators work under environmental permits where documented management systems are decisive.
- ISO 14001 / ESG Expected for environmental permitting and tenders across the waste sector. Often mandatory
- ISO 45001 Protects workers from the high physical hazards of waste handling. Often mandatory
- Zero Waste Verifies 90%+ landfill diversion and circular outputs. Recommended
- ISO 50001 Optimizes the energy use of treatment and recycling plants. Recommended
- ISO 9001 Standardizes collection and treatment service quality. Recommended
Frequently asked questions for this sector
It depends on your activity, your clients, contractual requirements, the tenders you take part in and your business goals. For example: • ISO 9001 — Quality Management • ISO 14001 — Environmental Management • ISO 45001 — Occupational Health & Safety • ISO/IEC 27001 — Information Security • ISO 22000 — Food Safety • ISO 50001 — Energy Management If you don't know which standard applies to you, we can look at your business's activity and requirements and point you to the right standards.
Yes. Many ISO standards share a common structure and can be combined into one Integrated Management System. For example, you can combine: ISO 9001 + ISO 14001 + ISO 45001 so that shared activities, such as: • document control, • internal audits, • management review, • corrective actions, • risk management are organised once, for all of them. This can significantly reduce the complexity of implementation.
Transport, Logistics & Storage
Logistics chains depend on safety, security and continuity to protect cargo, people and delivery commitments.
- ISO 45001 Covers driver and warehouse-worker safety duties. Often mandatory
- ISO 39001 Cuts fleet accidents and fuel/insurance costs. Recommended
- ISO 28000 Secures cargo and supports AEO/customs facilitation. Recommended
- ISO 22301 Keeps operations running through disruptions and outages. Recommended
- ISO 41001 Optimizes warehouses and distribution facilities. Recommended
Frequently asked questions for this sector
It depends on your activity, your clients, contractual requirements, the tenders you take part in and your business goals. For example: • ISO 9001 — Quality Management • ISO 14001 — Environmental Management • ISO 45001 — Occupational Health & Safety • ISO/IEC 27001 — Information Security • ISO 22000 — Food Safety • ISO 50001 — Energy Management If you don't know which standard applies to you, we can look at your business's activity and requirements and point you to the right standards.
Technology, Telecom & Services
Service and technology firms win trust by certifying information security, continuity and responsible AI.
- ΕΛΟΤ 1435 A legal prerequisite for companies providing communication/advertising services to the Greek public sector. Mandatory
- ISO 27001 Demonstrates the security GDPR requires and is frequently demanded in client contracts. Often mandatory
- ISO 42001 (AIMS) Prepares AI providers for the EU AI Act with auditable governance. Recommended
- ISO 22301 Guarantees service continuity for SaaS and telecom uptime commitments. Recommended
- ISO 9001 Baseline quality for service delivery and support. Recommended
Frequently asked questions for this sector
It depends on your activity, your clients, contractual requirements, the tenders you take part in and your business goals. For example: • ISO 9001 — Quality Management • ISO 14001 — Environmental Management • ISO 45001 — Occupational Health & Safety • ISO/IEC 27001 — Information Security • ISO 22000 — Food Safety • ISO 50001 — Energy Management If you don't know which standard applies to you, we can look at your business's activity and requirements and point you to the right standards.
Public Sector
Working with the public sector adds specific Greek certification prerequisites alongside governance and social-accountability expectations.
- ISO 37001 Anti-bribery controls that strengthen public-tender integrity and trust. Recommended
- ISO 9001 Frequently scored or required in public procurement. Recommended
- ISO 26000 Guides the social-responsibility commitments expected by public bodies. Recommended
- SA 8000 Verifies fair-labour practices across your supply chain. Recommended
Frequently asked questions for this sector
It depends on your activity, your clients, contractual requirements, the tenders you take part in and your business goals. For example: • ISO 9001 — Quality Management • ISO 14001 — Environmental Management • ISO 45001 — Occupational Health & Safety • ISO/IEC 27001 — Information Security • ISO 22000 — Food Safety • ISO 50001 — Energy Management If you don't know which standard applies to you, we can look at your business's activity and requirements and point you to the right standards.
It depends on the terms of the specific tender notice. Some tenders require specific standards or other evidence relating to: • quality, • environmental management, • health and safety, • information security, • technical or professional capability. Each tender notice has to be looked at separately. If you have a specific tender in mind, we can review its requirements and identify which standards apply to you.