The International Organization for Standardization (or ISO) is an international standard-setting body based in Geneva, Switzerland, which is responsible for developing and publishing International Standards. ISO creates documents that provide requirements, specifications, guidelines or characteristics that can be used consistently to ensure that materials, products, processes and services are fit for their purpose. Certification of ISO Standards are not provided by the organisation but by external certification bodies. In Malaysia, NIOSH Certification is among the leading certification bodies offering ISO certification or conformity assessment services.

NIOSH Certification offers the following ISO Certification Schemes:

• ISO 45001: 2018 (OHS MS)
• ISO 9001: 2015 (Quality MS)
• ISO 14001: 2015 (Environmental MS)
• ISO 21101: 2014 (Adventure Tourism Safety MS)
• ISO 22000: 2018 (Food Safety MS)
• ISO 37001: 2016 (Anti-Bribery MS)
• ISO 39001: 2012 (Road Traffic Safety MS)
• ISO 27001: 2013 (Information Security MS)

The Department of Standards Malaysia (Standards Malaysia) is the Malaysian National Standards Body and the National Accreditation Body, providing confidence to various stakeholders, through credible standardisation and accreditation services for global competitiveness. It aims to enhance the quality of Malaysian products and services for both the nation as well as the world by improve efficiency, reduce waste and enhance quality for greater marketability of their products and services locally and internationally.

The Malaysian Palm Oil Certification Council (MPOCC) is the owner of the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (or MSPO) Certification Schemes known as MS 2530:2013 and the Supply Chain Certification Standard (MSPO-SCCS). These national schemes (standards) apply to oil palm plantations, independent and organised smallholdings, and palm oil processing facilities in Malaysia. The standards provide general principles for the implementation, establishment and improvement of the operational practices of sustainability to ensure sustainable production of palm oil. This certification scheme can only be conducted by accredited certification bodies who are registered and approved by MPOCC. MSPO certificates will be issued after the audit has been successfully conducted as per the scheme and accreditation requirements.