ISO Certification
In 1947, the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) came into being to establish global quality standards for businesses. With members from 164 countries, ISO has crafted specifications, guidelines, and requirements governing Quality Assurance (QA) across diverse industries and technologies. ISO Certification serves as a stamp of approval, affirming that a management system, service, documentation procedure, or manufacturing process meets essential standards for standardization and quality assurance. ISO, an independent international organization, focuses on developing standards to ensure the safety, efficiency, and quality of products, services, and systems.
ISO Framework & Controls
ISO has developed various frameworks designed to aid organisations or companies better manage their business in their particular areas including:
- Safety
- Business Risk
- Environmental Impacts
- IT Security
- Quality
- Assets
Benefits of ISO Certification in India
- It helps to improve quality management.
- Provides better information security.
- Increased customer satisfaction.
- Improved occupational health & safety.
- More environmentally sustainable business.
- Improves business credibility.
Which ISO Certification is good for any business?
ISO stands for the International Organisation for Standardisation which currently comprises the national standards bodies of 91 nations. Its function is to develop global standards in an effort to improve the exchange of goods and services internationally. There are different types of ISO Certification Standards as we discussed above which focus on different aspects of business activity. ISO 9001 focuses on Quality Management System, which aids organizations to boost customer satisfaction with Company’s products & services. Similarly, ISO 14001 focuses on Environmental Management & so on. Before getting ISO Certification, you must check the entire business process thoroughly and analyze which part or parts of the process you want to standardize with ISO Standards. Based on this, choose the appropriate ISO Certification Standards.
IAF & NON-IAF ISO CERTIFICATION
The main difference between ISO IAF certification and non-IAF certification is that IAF certification is issued by an International Accreditation Forum (IAF) accredited body, while non-IAF certification is issued by an accreditation body that is not a member of the IAF:
| IAF Certification | Non-IAF Certification |
|---|---|
| IAF certification is issued by an IAF accredited body, which is a member of the International Accreditation Forum. | Non-IAF certification is issued by an accreditation body that is not a member of the IAF. |
| IAF certification is more expensive than non-IAF certification. The IAF logo can add prestige to an ISO certificate, especially when negotiating with international customers. | Non-IAF certification is less expensive than IAF certification. Non-IAF certificates are also widely accepted. |
Documents Required for ISO Certification in India
Documents required for ISO Certification in India depend upon the type of Certification you want. One of the most commonly used Certifications is ISO 9001 Quality Management. Some of the documents are mentioned below:
- PAN Card of the Company
- Company Profile
- Address proof of the Company
- Company Letterhead
- Visiting Card of the Company
- Copy of Sales & Purchase Bill
- Certificate of Incorporation, MoA, AoA
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