38-35 INTE 01-01-09. Integrated management system for micro, small and medium enterprises (SME's) — Requirements with guidance for its use

Summary

This standard establishes the requirements for an Integrated Management System (SIG) for quality and the environment in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or any other type of organization in any economic sector, when they need to ensure their competitiveness by: a) demonstrating their capacity to regularly provide products that meet customer requirements, b) avoiding, reducing or controlling (separately or in combination) the environmental impact of its activities, products and services, c) demonstrating its ability to meet legal, regulatory requirements and subscribed voluntarily by the organization applicable to its products and environmental aspects, d) aspiring to increase the satisfaction of the client and other interested parties through the application of the processes for the improvement of the system.

INTE 01-01-09. Integrated management system for micro, small and medium enterprises (SME's) — Requirements with guidance for its use

Issuer

Costa Rica

Year

2013

Region

South America

Issuer (type)

The Technical Standards Institute of Costa Rica (INTECO); Instituto de Normas Tecnicas de Costa Rica(INTECO) (Industry)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Information
Manufacturing
Transportation & Warehousing
Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services

Restrictiveness

High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land