How to Obtain ISO Certification?
ISO Certification is needed in the organization’s corporate environment to streamline their functions and strategic directions to achieve their objectives for internal and external (interested parties and customer) satisfaction. With our many articles and blogs, one of these articles in the answer of “How to obtain ISO certification?” is the key topic for the understanding to those who are still missing to add ISO standards in their functions reference to their needs and expectations; for example:
- ISO 9001 is to achieve the objective of “Customer Satisfaction.”
- ISO 14001 is to achieve the objective of “Environment Sustainability.”
- ISO 22000 is to achieve the objective of “Food Quality & Safety.”
- ISO 45001 is to achieve the objective of “Healthy & Safe Working Conditions for Workers.”
- ISO 27001 is to achieve the objective of “Information Security.” so many standards you may visit the White Paper to learn more about the ISO and relevant standards for your organization.
To obtain an ISO certification, you need to follow these steps:
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Identify the ISO standard you want to get certified for:
There are various ISO standards for different management systems, such as ISO 9001 (Quality Management System), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System), etc.
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Hire a certification body:
Once you have identified the ISO standard you want to get certified for, you need to find a certification body accredited by a recognized accreditation body. You can find accredited certification bodies on the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) website.
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Prepare for the certification audit:
The certification body will conduct a certification audit to assess your management system’s compliance with the ISO standard. You need to prepare for the audit by availing the services from an expert like Global Standards. We prepare against the requirements of ISO certification to cover each and every part of the management system standard.
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Conduct the certification audit:
The audit can be conducted in two stages. In the first stage, the auditor will review your management system documentation and verify it. Upon meeting the requirements of the ISO standard. In the second stage, the auditor will conduct an on-site audit to assess the implementation and effectiveness of your management system.
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Address non-conformities:
If the auditor identifies any non-conformities, you must address them and provide evidence of their correction and effectiveness.
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Receive the certification:
Suppose your management system meets the requirements of the ISO standard. The certification body will issue an ISO certificate, valid for three years. You will also need to undergo surveillance audits to maintain the certification.
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