Definition

ISO 14001 is the international standard for environmental management systems. For PCB manufacturers, it requires systematic management of chemicals, wastewater, and energy consumption - proper handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals (etchants, photoresists, plating solutions) and wastewater treatment. Often paired with RoHS/REACH compliance requirements. If your customers require environmental responsibility documentation, ISO 14001 certification demonstrates your supply chain meets recognized environmental standards. Current version is ISO 14001:2015.