ISO 9001
Quality Management System
ISO 9001 is an internationally recognised global standard that confirms an organisation’s commitment to improving quality, delivering more efficient operations and improving customer satisfaction. Developed by the International Organization of Standardization, it is the world’s most widely used standard and helps businesses develop new markets and put customers at the heart of their organisation through the implementation of a quality management system (QMS).
ISO 9001 certification
- Gain ISO 9001 certification with the reassurance of an accredited certification body.
- Increase customer satisfaction, improve customer retention and win new business.
- Develop new markets and apply for tenders that require ISO 9001 certification.
- Achieve formal recognition through certification of your commitment to quality.
- Ideal for all industry sectors and all sizes of organisations – from SMEs to corporations.
What is ISO 9001?
ISO 9001 is the world’s leading quality management standard and has been implemented by over one million organisations in over 170 countries. It provides the framework for implementing a quality management system, which helps businesses operate more effectively, identify new business opportunities and focus on customer satisfaction through quality products and services.
ISO 9001 helps businesses meet statutory and regulatory requirements relating to product quality while achieving excellence in their customer service and delivery. The standard can be used throughout an organisation to improve performance or within a particular site, plant or department.
ISO 9001 certification provides a framework for quality management approaches that helps organisations:
- Ensure consistency in the delivery of products and services to customers.
- Increase organisational competitiveness through operational efficiencies.
- Boost productivity and help reduce wastage and costs.
- Ensure compliance with product and service regulations and legislation.
- Enable organisations to embed continuous improvement practices.
What are the benefits of ISO 9001?
Implementing a quality management system delivers a range of benefits for organisations, and offers a holistic approach to continuously improving products, services and operations. ISO 9001 certification demonstrates a commitment to quality and customer service, increasing customer and stakeholder trust in your business. An effective QMS enables organisations to optimise processes, engage employees and develop strategic leadership skills that help position your organisation for growth.
ISO 9001 benefits include:
- Increased productivity and more consistent results.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction and returning customers.
- Identify cost savings through process efficiencies.
- Improved communication, planning and administration processes.
- Demonstrate compliance to quality-related regulations.
- Identify and control quality risks faced by your organisation.
- Enhance your business with evidence-based decision making.
"Certification Europe were very knowledgeable in the area of energy management and had a personable approach during the certification process.”
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How to become ISO 9001 certified
Achieving ISO 9001 certification involves implementing a quality management system.
Hundreds of organisations have been certified to a range of ISO standards by Certification Europe, including brands such as Servecentric, Thorntons Recycling and Belfast Met. Certification Europe also provides ISO training to help your organisation define, develop and implement a quality management system.
Our expert ISO assessors will conduct a comprehensive multi-stage assessment process to audit your QMS and determine if your organisation is compliant with ISO 9001 requirements. If your company requires a gap analysis prior to certification we can also offer this service to your company.
Start your journey to certification
Contact our team for a free, no-obligation quotation from our dedicated professional ISO Business Development team to start your ISO certification journey. We tailor our quotes to meet your requirements, and we support a range of ISO standards including ISO 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and Cyber Essentials, and ACTIV ISO Support tools to help manage your certification.
Learn more about Certification Europe’s accreditations, discover our client testimonials and find out more about how we can certify your management system.
The Certification Journey
The Certification Journey
Stage One
The initial assessment determines if the mandatory requirements of the standard are being met and if the management system is capable of proceeding to Stage 2.
Stage Two
The second assessment determines the effectiveness of the system, and seeks to confirm that the management system is implemented and operational.
Recommendation for Certification
At this point in the process we review any corrective actions taken to address findings raised at Stage 1 & 2. Certification may be recommended.
Certification Review & Decision
The organisations files are reviewed by an independent and impartial panel and the certification decision is made.
Certification Achieved
Successful certification is communicated to the client. Certificates are issued.
ISO 9001 FAQs
What industries implement the standard?
What is ISO 9001:2015?
Why use ISO 9001?
What are the key principles and ISO 9001 requirements?
- Customer focus and customer satisfaction.
- Leadership.
- Involvement of people.
- Process approach.
- A systematic approach to management.
- Continual improvement.
- Factual approach to decision making.
- Mutually beneficial supplier relationship.
Why work with Certification Europe?
How to apply for ISO 9001
Certification Europe is an independent certification body and does not implement a QMS. We do provide ISO training delivered by ISO qualified practitioners for internal teams to develop and implement a QMS. Once implemented, you can apply to Certification Europe to provide an independent audit and assessment, as well as award certification if and when your organisation meets the required standard.
How long does certification last?
ISO 9001 certification lasts for three years and is subject to mandatory audits to ensure that you are compliant. After three years, you will be required to do a recertification audit in order to continue with your certification.
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