What is ISO/TS 17033 - Ethical claims and supporting information about?
ISO/TS 17033 is an international standard that focuses on principles and requirements for ethical claims and supporting information. ISO/TS 17033 contains principles and requirements for developing and declaring ethical claims and for providing supporting information, where specific standards have not been developed, or to supplement existing standards.
Who is ISO/TS 17033 - Ethical claims and supporting information for?
ISO/TS 17033 on principles and requirements for ethical claims and supporting information is useful for:
- Project Manager
- Private and public organizations
- Government authorities
Why should you use ISO/TS 17033 - Ethical claims and supporting information?
There are many ethical aspects and the pursuit of one outcome can have implications for others. The information supporting an ethical claim is based on a life cycle perspective and balanced behaviour, to ensure that while enhancing one aspect of good performance the potential for negative or unintended consequences is addressed. ISO/TS 17033 consider the relevant aspects and reflect best scientific understanding, innovation, and applicable codes of good practice, adapted where necessary to local conditions. The development of ethical claims takes into consideration the relevant aspects of the life cycle of a product or the supply chains of an organization.
Ethical claims are being made increasingly often in the marketplace. They cover a wide range of issues relating to environmental sustainability, social and economic justice, and animal welfare, among others. This corresponds to increased societal interest in the ethical aspects of organizations, their products and services and supply chains.
ISO/TS 17033 also informs that ethical claims are accurate and not misleading to avoid negative market effects such as trade barriers or unfair competition. The evaluation used by those who make ethical claims needs to be clear, transparent, and documented so that those who purchase or can potentially purchase, use, or dispose of products can be assured of the reliability of the claims.
ISO/TS 17033 is intended to facilitate the communication of accurate, credible, and verifiable information about the ethical aspects of a product, process, service, or organization. ISO/TS 17033 is relevant for the creation of new claims, the improvement of existing claims, and assisting users in understanding claims already in the marketplace.
