To make Your Business More Reliable And Trustworthy You Must Consider Getiing An ISO Certification
“Quality is remembered long after the price of it is forgotten” by Aldo Gucci.
And for your products/service this quality assurance comes through ISO certification.
This certification helps you meet industry standards in your specific field, it ensures that your processes are consistent and reliable which can lead to better quality products and services. It also gives customers the security that your establishment is dedicated to delivering the best possible product/services. It gives global recognition, making it easier to navigate international business opportunities. Hence, to make your business more reliable and trustworthy you must consider getting an ISO certification.
One might think ISO is an abbreviation for "International Standardization Organization", however, the letters do not officially represent the acronym. The organization explains that because 'International Organization for Standardization' would have different acronyms in different languages (IOS in English, OIN in French), the founders decided to give it the short form ISO which is derived from the Greek word isos (meaning "equal"). Whatever the country, whatever the language, the short form shall be always ISO.” The organisation was founded on 23rd of February 1947 headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
It has now more than 30,000 different standards covering Quality, Food safety, environment, manufacturing standards, Pharmaceuticals, IT etc.., the most popular certification being ISO 9001 which focuses on quality management. It is worthwhile to know that in 2022, India had 61,653 ISO 9001 certificates, ranking third in the world after China and Italy.
Some Of The Most Popular ISO Registration Include:
ISO 9001: Management System (QMS),
ISO 27001: Information Security Management System (ISMS),
ISO 14001: Environmental Management System (EMS),
ISO 13485: Quality Management for Medical Devices,
ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS),
ISO 22000: Food Safety Management System (FSMS),
ISO 22301: Business Continuity Management System (BCMS),
Process For ISO Certification:
Step 1: Decide the type of ISO and select it accordingly as per your business requirement.
Step 2: There are two types of ISO [NON IAF and IAF (International Accreditation Forum)], IAF is more genuine, authentic and accepted worldwide.
Step 3: Choose the agency through which you have to apply for ISO registration. Check if they are following the CASCO standards. CASCO is the ISO committee that works on issues relating to conformity assessment.
Step 4: Provide registration and basic KYC documents of your entity and an authorised signatory to carry out the process.
Step 5: An ISO auditor will view all your quality manuals and documents related to various policies and procedures being followed in the organization. Review of existing work will help the ISO auditor to identify the possible gaps against the requirements stipulated in the ISO standards.
Step 6: Once all the non-conformities are addressed, and all the findings are updated in the ISO audit report, the registrar will grant the ISO certification.
Additionally, a surveillance audit is also conducted to ensure that ISO quality standards are being maintained by the organization. It is conducted from time to time.
ISO certification processing time varies from organisation to organisation. You can verify the status of an ISO certificate on the iafcertsearch.org website by searching company name or certificate number. Obtaining ISO registration is a significant step for any organization looking to improve its processes and boost customer confidence. Embracing this journey can lead to lasting benefits and a stronger reputation in your industry.