ISO 9000 are implementing the standard. ISO 9000:1987 had the same structure as the UK Standard BS 5750, with three "models" for quality management systems, the selection of which was based on the scope of activities of the organization: "ISO 9000:1987" was also influenced by existing U.S. and other Defense Standards ("MIL SPECS"), and so was well-suited to manufacturing. The emphasis tended to be placed on conformance with procedures rather than the overall process of management, which was likely the actual intent. "ISO 9000:1994" emphasized quality assurance via preventive actions, instead of just checking final product, and continued to require evidence of
ISO 20252 committee) reports that 69 organizations (not counting subsidiaries) are accredited to the standard: The Council of American Survey Research Organizations (CASRO) has passed 17 organizations through its ISO 20252 accreditation scheme: ISO 20252 ISO 20252:2012 is an international quality standard first published in 2006 as a replacement for the existing British Standards BS 7911:2003. It was subsequently updated in 2012. Developed by an ISO Technical Committee in liaison with professional bodies EFAMRO, ESOMAR and WAPOR, the standard sets out requirements in a Quality Management System for organizations conducting market, opinion and social research. The standard is divided into five sections