The updated and expanded edition (last, 1994) of this manual provides comprehensive analyses of the ISO 9000, QS-9000, and ISO 14000 standards, accompanied by practical implementation strategies. Also describes recent EU developments concerning product standards, product certification, and conformity assessment. An expanded resource section provides information on obtaining standards and directives; profiles consultants and training services; provides of list of registrars; and lists publication, software, networks, and database resources. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.