Note:: The certification process begins with submitting a form and technical details, which are used to determine audit man-days. Our experts evaluate the information and share the cost and timelines with the client. We value your time and ensure quick responses, clear communication, and timely delivery of services.
The Process of certification starts from filling up of the below form and providing the technical information which is then used to calculate the man-days required for the audit. Once the relevant information is received the same is technically evaluated and the cost and timelines are communicated to the organisation. “We value our clients’ time and respond with urgency, ensuring swift communication and timely delivery of services.”
What is ISO Certification? ⮯
The role of the independent organisation ISO- International organisation for Standardisation is to review, update, publish new and old ISO Standard issues the international standard.
These standards are then implemented in the organisation to become eligible to apply for certifications. SIS Certifications is one of the prominent and most stable certification body to be applied for ISO Certifications.
There are various management system standards- ISO Standards which are valid for ISO Certifications which focus on various parameters of the system in any of the organisation.
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000 , ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 13485, ISO 20000-1 and various other international management system standards.
Types of ISO Certifications ⮯
- ISO 9001:2015 Certification for Quality Management Systems (QMS): It is one of the most popular techniques for creating, carrying out, and upholding a “Quality Management Programme” that applies to any company and is flexible enough to cater to the requirements of organisations of diverse nature and size.
- ISO 14001:2015 Certification for Environmental Management Systems (EMS): ISO 14001 provides the guidelines for implementing an environmental management system (EMS). It consists of documents, policies, strategies, processes, and procedures that set the broad guidelines for how a business engages with the ecosystem. The 2015 standards have received global approval.
- ISO 45001:2018 Certification for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS): ISO 45001 is an occupational health and safety management system. It gives businesses a framework for risk management and enhances OH&S effectiveness. Leadership dedication, employee involvement, risk assessment and hazard identification, legal and regulatory compliance, emergency preparation, incident investigation, and ongoing improvement are integral components.
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS): The most recent version of the information security standard, ISO 27001, was released in 2022. It outlines specific requirements while designing an appropriate management system for information security under management control. Organisations that meet the requirements may be certified by an accredited certification body after the audit process.
- ISO 41001:2018 Certification for Facility Management Systems (FMS): ISO 41001 certification for Facility Management Systems (FMS) demonstrates an organisation’s commitment to provide the required support to deliver effective services. Moreover, it helps an organisation to implement appropriate tools and controls to ensure effective facility management.
- ISO 22301:2019 Certification for Business Continuity Management System (BCMS): ISO 22301 standard provides a robust and resilient framework for organisations to sustain minimum operation even during crises or unforeseen events. The certification prepares the organisation for unprecedented events or incidents by formulating appropriate recovery and disaster management plans.
- ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Certification for Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS): Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) mandates organisations to implement appropriate security controls to safeguard users’ personal and confidential information. However, it also requires an organisation to implement the list of security controls defined in ISO 27002 Certification.
- ISO 22000:2018 Certification for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS): The requirements in the document are for a food safety management system (FSMS) for any organisation involved in the food chain, whether directly or indirectly. It proves adherence to relevant legal and regulatory standards for food safety.
Benefits of obtaining an ISO Certification in India ⮯
The benefits of ISO Certification are as follows:
- Businesses often make the same mistakes again because they lack a process to document good problems as they arise. Maintaining meticulous records of issues, identifying their underlying causes, and having long-term solutions ready are all mandated by ISO.
- Obtaining an ISO credential, an internationally recognised standard to ensure management methods, will strengthen your business and increase sales. Suppliers to many large communities must hold an ISO authorisation.
- When workers see that the organisation is committed to cutting waste and putting together the highest calibre, it encourages and grows their confidence. Additionally, ISO mandates that you specify job duties, close skill gaps within your company, and communicate your quality standards to employees.
- ISO requires you to track, gauge, assess, and monitor how well organisations differentiate administration systems and their working. To create performance measures that let the organisation gauge how successfully it conducts its operations.
How can an organisation obtain ISO Certification in India? ⮯
Stages of Audit
Stage 1 audit: Once the organisation applies for ISO Certification, SIS Certifications performs the technical review and goes for the stage 1 audit. This includes the verification of the documentation, site, scope and other details provided at the time of application.
We at sis certifications understands that no organisation is perfect. We give the gaps identified in the stage 1 and the closure of the gaps is required to qualify stage 1 audit.
Stage 2 audit: Once the organisation qualifies the stage 1, we proceed with the audit to verify the implementation of the ISO Standard. The gaps in the implementation are notified to the organisation and the closure of the gaps is required to process the further steps for certifications.
Cost of ISO Certification in India
Conclusion ✅
It can be difficult for small businesses and microbusinesses to navigate the complexity of ISO certification. Hence, it becomes necessary for an organisation to consult an ISO certification body to understand the complexities and processes thoroughly. However, acquiring an ISO Certification offers a goldmine of benefits for an organisation, from enhancing product and service quality to easy access to the international market.
