ISO 9001

Quality Management System

ISO 9001 standard 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).

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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 current ISO 9001 standards.
  • 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?​

The current ISO 9001 standard 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.

9001 standard helps businesses meet statutory and regulatory requirements relating to product quality assurance 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 Quality Management System 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 standard?

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 Quality Management System 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 standard 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 assurance risks faced by your organisation.
  • Enhance your business with evidence-based decision making.
 

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How to become ISO 9001 standard certified

Achieving ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard 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.

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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.

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.
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Certification
Achieved

Successful certification is communicated to the client. Certificates are issued.

Stage
Two

The second assessment determines the effectiveness of the system, and seeks to confirm that the management system is implemented and operational.

Certification Review & Decision

The organisations files are reviewed by an independent and impartial panel and the certification decision is made.

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.

1

Stage Two

The second assessment determines the effectiveness of the system, and seeks to confirm that the management system is implemented and operational.

2

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.

3

Certification Review & Decision

The organisations files are reviewed by an independent and impartial panel and the certification decision is made.

4

Certification Achieved

Successful certification is communicated to the client. Certificates are issued.

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ISO 9001 FAQs

ISO 9001:2015 is one of the few ISO standards that have been implemented by organisations across all industries. As the standard focuses on maintaining consistently impeccable customer service for your clients, the benefits of ISO 9001 can be seen by any organisation that wishes to improve customer experience and be more efficient as an organisation. Certification Europe has certified organisations in the public sector, finance, pharmaceutical, tech sector and professional services.
ISO 9001:2015 is the latest edition of the international standard. We assess and audit organisations in line with the most up-to-date ISO certification requirements.
As well as demonstrating your organisation’s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, implementing a quality management system helps improve employee engagement, win new business and improve processes across sites, plants and premises.
ISO 9001 contains eight key principles of quality management:
  • 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.
We’re accredited by the INAB and meet rigorous international certification standards, delivering ISO expertise to audit and certify ISO standards. Accreditation is the process by which a certification body is recognised to offer certification services. To become accredited, Certification Europe is required to implement a Quality Management System which is assessed by an Independent Authorised Body to determine that it meets International Standards. We’re audited annually to ensure its services meet the exact requirements of the relevant accreditation standards. ISO 9001 is accredited by INAB (Irish National Accreditation Body).

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.

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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