ISO Certification Steps

ISO Certification Steps …

ISO is the worldwide set of standards that “provide guidance and tools for companies and organizations who want to ensure that their products and services consistently meet customer’s requirements.

Is obtaining ISO certification a goal for your company? Whether it’s ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 or one of the other ISO standards, the process is not as daunting as it may seem.  In fact, certification revolves around this 4 step ISO certification process.

ISO Certification 4 Step Process:

The following chart easily shows the four steps you take to get your ISO CERTIFICATE

1. Document your management system

• Identify your core or business processes.
• Develop documentation that meets your business needs. (Policy statements, objectives, manuals, work instructions, job descriptions, forms.)
• Encourage employees to help develop documents to build ownership and awareness.
• Review, approve and distribute the documents to those who need access to the information.

2. Implement your system

• Ensure procedures are being performed as documented.
• Ensure employees are trained properly for the tasks they are performing.
• Create effective reporting systems.
• Monitor the effectiveness of your processes through the use of measurable data, where possible.
• Review and take action to improve in the areas required.

3. Verify that your system is effective

• Plan internal auditing activities.
• Conduct audit and review for compliance and effectiveness. Observe processes in action, interview people, and sample records.
• Identify and report the strengths and weaknesses of the management system.
• Take corrective or preventive action as required.

4. Register your system

• Select the appropriate certification body for external registration.
• Submit your management system documentation for review to ensure it complies with the applicable standard.
• Prepare for review by an external auditor to confirm that the system’s requirements are being satisfied and that the management system is implemented effectively.

Obtaining ISO Certification

ISO certification can range from two to 10 months depending on the size of your business, and if you have an existing quality management system that is consistent with ISO requirements once you have a certificate, your organization must demonstrate, through internal follow-up audits, that documented processes are followed to make your business comply with standards.

GRAVITY, your partner …

Whether you’re just starting the accreditation process or looking for a partner to analyze gaps and assist with internal audit, GRAVITY makes the process easier and more efficient as we have certified consultants to support many types of ISO certifications

Contact us for a consultation to see what difference GRAVITY can make to your company’s quality management process

To find out how to obtain an ISO certificate, as well as the cost of obtaining an ISO certificate and the requirements for obtaining an ISO certificate, please contact us by phone, WhatsApp, or by email, or request a price quote so that our consultants can meet all your requirements