The ISO Survey of Certifications – 2007 reveals certification activity around one or more of ISO's management system standards in 175 countries, up from 170 in 2006 – "a clear demonstration", according to the survey, " that they have become essential tools of the world economy".

ISO Secretary-General Alan Bryden comments: "The survey illustrates in a very concrete manner the extent to which ISO management system standards are meeting the organization's strategic objective of 'global relevance' – in other words, adding value for the organizations that use them all over the world."

Please refer to the ISO homepage to read the official press release and download the principal findings, available in PDF format.