ISO 55001 Asset Management Launched

The new international standard for “asset management system” was introduced to the market in January 2014. ISO International Standards ensure that products and services are safe, reliable and of good quality. 

The International Organisation for Standardization has recently launched ISO 55001. This new international standard - which was introduced to the market in January 2014 - specifies the requirements for the establishment, implementation, maintenance and improvement of a management system for asset management, referred to as an “asset management system”.

ISO 55001 can be applied to any organisation where physical assets are central to their business. This has been proven very successful, with widespread adoption in utilities, transport, mining and manufacturing industries worldwide and is primarily intended for use by:

—    those involved in the establishment, implementation, maintenance and improvement of an asset management system;
—    those involved in delivering asset management activities and service providers;
—    internal and external parties to assess the organisation’s ability to meet legal, regulatory and contractual requirements and the organisation’s own requirements.

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