System Certifications

Quality Management Systems

ISO 9001 certification demonstrates that your organization has established, documented and implemented a quality management system (QMS) in accordance with internationally recognized requirements.

ISO 9001 Certification

Principles

The certificate issued by an independent, accredited certification body confirms that the Quality Management System has been established, documented, and implemented in accordance with the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard.

The internationally recognized ISO 9001 standard can be applied to organizations involved in any type of production or service activity. It was developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to establish internationally recognized requirements for Quality Management System.

ISO 9001:2015 is the current version of the standard, issued and valid from 15 September 2015.

Benefits of certification

  • Stabilization and continuous improvement of the quality of product and services.

  • Enhanced credibility and trust among customers and other business partners.

  • Establishment of clear processes, responsibilities, and rules across organization.

  • The ability to verify ongoing compliance with established Quality Management System procedures.

  • Prevention of potential nonconformities and defects through preventive and corrective actions.

Certification Process

The certification process consists of three basic phases:

Development of Documentation

Development of the Quality Management System documentation.

Putting QMS into practice

Implementation and operation of the Quality Management System within the organization.

Certification by an accredited Certification Body

Assessment and certification of the Quality Management System by an accredited certification body.

The time required to develop the documentation and implement the system varies depending on the size, complexity, and activities of the organization.

Certification by the Accredited Certification Body

  • Registration of the application

  • Agreement for conducting a certification audit (Note: The certification audit is conducted in two stages)

  • Appointment of an audit team

  • Preparation of an audit plan

  • Audit-verification of facts, including:

    • Examination of the client’s documentation
    • Verification of processes and activities on-site
    • Preparation of the Certification Audit Report

  • Assessment of the Audit Report by the Certification Body

  • Issuance of the Certificate

Surveillance & Certificate Validity

The certificate is generally valid for a three-year certification cycle. During this period, surveillance audits are conducted annually to verify the continued effectiveness and compliance of the Quality Management System.

Decision on Confirmation of Certificate Validity

Confirmation that the certificate remains valid until the next surveillance audit.

Decision on Suspension

Suspension of the certificate in accordance with the applicable certification requirements.

Decision on Withdrawal

Withdrawal of the certificate in cases of fundamental or significant deviations from the requirements of the applicable standard.

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