WHAT IS THE ISO CERTIFICATION PROCESS?
The is a standardized procedure used by organizations to demonstrate their compliance with ISO standards. ISO is an independent, non-governmental organization that develops and publishes international standards for a wide range of industries and sectors.
ISO certification process
The ISO certification process involves the following steps:
Selecting the appropriate ISO standard(s) for certification: The first step in the ISO certification process is to identify the relevant ISO standard(s) that apply to the organization's products or services. Some of the most common ISO standards include ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environmental management), and ISO 27001 (information security management).
Developing a management system: The organization must develop a management system that meets the requirements of the selected ISO standard(s). This involves creating policies, procedures, and processes to ensure that the organization's operations are in compliance with the standard
Implementing the management system: The organization must implement the management system and ensure that all employees are aware of and trained on the procedures and processes.
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Conducting an internal audit: The organization must conduct an internal audit of its management system to identify any areas of non-compliance or opportunities for improvement.
Engaging an external auditor: The organization must engage an external auditor to conduct a certification audit. The auditor will review the organization's management system and assess whether it meets the requirements of the selected ISO standard.
Receiving certification: If the organization's management system meets the requirements of the selected ISO standard, it will receive certification. The certification is valid for a set period of time and must be renewed periodically.
Continual improvement: The organization must continually monitor and improve its management system to maintain compliance with the ISO standard.
WHY GET ISO CERTIFICATION?
An ISO certificate demonstrates that your organisation adheres to quality standards and that the products or services provided are always within acceptable boundaries. Quality is defined by how your consumers view the finished product they purchase, thus everything from your manufacturing process to your distribution network contributes to your ISO certification status.
Examine Your Current Process Management
Instead of attempting to fit your organisation into a manual, cookie-cutter model, it is far more realistic and feasible to examine what you are presently doing and then adapt it to the standard method.
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Before you can determine what has to be improved and your prospects of obtaining the certification, you must first understand where you stand.
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