In the present competitive scenario, every small and large scale organization is making genuine attempts to obtain coveted ISO certifications. Reason being, the certifications have universal appeal, help in improving various processes of the organization and last but not the least increase customers’ and stakeholders’ confidence in the company. International Organization for Standardization (ISO), till date, has formed more than 18000 international standards. The different standards ensure different commitments. Hence, it becomes pertinent to obtain certifications from an authentic ISO certification body for gaining a competitive edge over the competitors.
Kinds of Certifications Provided by the Certified Body
Quality management, environmental management, health and safety management, etc. are certain parameters on which ISO certification body evaluates any business. Various ISO certifications are issued after verifying the fact that the business is practising sound practices, ensuring customers satisfaction or not- to list a few. Some of the certifications given to an organization for varied criterion are described below:
• For environmental management- ISO 140001
• For quality management- ISO 9001
• For health and safety management- OHSAS 18001
• For security management system- ISO 27001
• For food safety management system- ISO 22000
Any organization being accredited by these standards ensure that the organization follows structured management system. Additionally, it follows sound policies keeping in mind the business requirements and public interest. Therefore, for winning and retaining the confidence of customers and stakeholders, it is pertinent to obtain ISO certifications from a legitimate ISO certification body.
Steps on how to choose the certification body
Obtaining ISO certification from the authorized body is as important as getting ISO certification for ensuring continual improvement of the business. Do verify some facts before hiring any certification body for conducting ISO certification’s tests. For instance, enquire about whether the ISO certification body has been accredited to perform certification for various business sectors or not. Similarly, whether the body has experienced auditors or not, etc. These are certain factors that help in confirming the legitimate status of the body.
So, in order to find a list and important information about accredited ISO certification body, search over the internet. One can easily find many websites over the internet that are containing updated list of the certification bodies operating worldwide.
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#1 by Bharathi on June 25th, 2010
Kvalitet Veritas Quality Assurance is one of the reliable certifying body, that provide ISO certifications service and quality certificates in different industries. Please visit there web site link for information.
http://www.isocertificationindia.net/
Other good ones are:
Lakshy Management Consultant Pvt. Ltd
http://www.iso-9001-certificate-consultants.com/
International Quality Management Solutions
http://www.iqmsindia.com/iso-certification-consultants.html
QSCertIndia.com
http://www.qscertindia.com/
Try this also
http://www.iso.org/iso/iso_catalogue/management_standards.htm
hsj
#2 by daffy_dowden on June 25th, 2010
Per ISO rules, you are to request a copy of their certificate at the time of first purchase order.
If your company is certified it is required to have an up to date certificate from your vendors at all times.
Then on the certificate it will list who certified them, you can call that company to verify if the holder is current and in good standing.
#3 by Deepak on June 25th, 2010
ISO Certification is issued based on the physical entity of an organization and to to a virtual entity(like website).
An web based organization can apply for ISO but not for its website.
#4 by maya_singh1983 on June 27th, 2010
Hi, I shall suggest that you contact a service firm which assists in certifying an organisation as ISO 9001-2000. This service firm will take you through the process of documenting your manufacturing process or whatever and help you with the preparation for a final audit by TUV or BVQI or any other firm. The process is a laborious one and I shall assist you provided you divulge certain details regarding your business through an email to me. Rest assured we can easily take you through the ISO 9001-2000 certification for your organsation in a simple step by step process in a timely manner.
Cheers!
#5 by Deepak on June 27th, 2010
Family of standards and guidelines for quality in the manufacturing and service industries from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). ISO 9000 defines the criteria for what should be measured. Initially popular in Europe, ISO 9000 certification began to increase in the U.S. in the early 1990s. Certification requires exacting documentation and demonstrations in practice over time. The process, which can take up to a year, involves two major players in addition to the company being certified. A consultant provides (and may help implement) a plan for documenting the company's ISO system. Once documented, a registrar interviews the company's management and line staff to make sure that the new system, as documented, has been effectively implemented. Only a few dozen companies worldwide are authorized to conduct such audits for the issuance of ISO 9000 certificates.
#6 by drrukku on June 27th, 2010
ISO 9000 is a family of standards for quality management systems. ISO 9000 is maintained by ISO, the International Organization for Standardization and is administered by accreditation and certification bodies. Some of the requirements in ISO 9001 (which is one of the standards in the ISO 9000 family) would include:
a set of procedures that cover all key processes in the business;
monitoring processes to ensure they are effective;
keeping adequate records;
checking output for defects, with appropriate corrective action where necessary;
regularly reviewing individual processes and the quality system itself for effectiveness; and
facilitating continual improvement
A company or organization that has been independently audited and certified to be in conformance with ISO 9001 may publicly state that it is "ISO 9001 certified" or "ISO 9001 registered." Certification to an ISO 9000 standard does not guarantee the compliance (and therefore the quality) of end products and services; rather, it certifies that consistent business processes are being applied.
ISO does not itself certify organizations. Many countries have formed accreditation bodies to authorize certification bodies, which audit organizations applying for ISO 9001 compliance certification. Although commonly referred to as ISO 9000:2000 certification, the actual standard to which an organization's quality management can be certified is ISO 9001:2000. Both the accreditation bodies and the certification bodies charge fees for their services. The various accreditation bodies have mutual agreements with each other to ensure that certificates issued by one of the Accredited Certification Bodies (CB) are accepted world-wide.
The applying organization is assessed based on an extensive sample of its sites, functions, products, services and processes; a list of problems ("action requests" or "non-compliances") is made known to the management. If there are no major problems on this list, the certification body will issue an ISO 9001 certificate for each geographical site it has visited, once it receives a satisfactory improvement plan from the management showing how any problems will be resolved.
An ISO certificate is not a once-and-for-all award, but must be renewed at regular intervals recommended by the certification body, usually around three years. In contrast to the Capability Maturity Model there are no grades of competence within ISO 9001.
#7 by Albert Joel on June 27th, 2010
appoint a ISO consultant who will consult and will documnet your entire process, guide you in preparing your quality manual I(which include your quality policy and quality objectives), and will provide the SOP's.
after this you will be asked to maintain the documnet as per ISO standards, then there will be a intrenal audit where NC's will be raised, it will be closed and at the end the certification Body (the outsider) will come and audit and if satisifed he will issue an ISO certificate for your compnay which is valid for a period of 3 year. Your consultant will guide you everything but will charge hefty fee and without consultant u can't go for ISO its really hectic job, i am saying this b'coz i am myself working with ISO consulting company in mumbai. and have consulted companies for ISO.
i can't write the whole procedure here. if you wish u can mail me your doubts
good luck.
#8 by Deepak on June 27th, 2010
#9 by climates stuff... on June 28th, 2010
I just looked at a Dewalt pressure washer at Home Depot today that is. I believe there is a new standard. ISO 9001.