FAQ
How I can get certifications?
1. Decide what it is that you are looking to get out of your new ISO quality system.
2. Prepare your documentation in accordance with the ISO quality standard, and also
in accordance with your company’s quality goals.
3. Train your people.
4. Find a registrar.
5. Set a date for your certification audit.
6. Get your certification audit.
How I can change my Certification Body ?
Please request us for change of certification partner from the existing one. We will prepare, after receiving the certification request, a quotation for the transfer of your current certification. For change of certification partner, you can request us before 2-3 months from the date of expiry. If you agree with our offer, we will contact you for coordinating the audit planning so we plan the re-certification audit before the expiration of your current certification.
What is certification procedure?
The process is defined in section certification process in this website.
What is a certification body and/or accreditation body ?
A certification body [also called a registrar] is a organization which issues certificate. An accreditation body is an organization which authorizes the certification body to issue the certificate. Normally an accreditation body is an member of International accreditation forum [IAF] but there are many “independent” accreditation bodies also.
I want to get my company certified ? What will be approximate cost of certification ?
The cost mainly depends upon number of employees in your organization, your products and services. The cost also depends upon accreditation body and certification body.Depending upon number of employees,certification body calculates audit mandays requirement than multiplies it with auditor manday rate and then adds accreditation body fees. Some certification bodies also charge “file maintenance” charges, administrative charges etc. In addition to certification you will have to bear auditors travel and living expenses. You should ensure that arrangements for travel and living are done as per your company standards and not as demanded by auditor or certification body.
How International organization for standardization [ISO] controls ISO certification ?
International organization for standardization do not control ISO certification in any which way. ISO is responsible only for formulating and publishing a standard. Once standard is published, standard’s interpretation, implementation and certification depend on user / certification body. ISO issues clarifications on interpretations when asked. ISO conducts surveys of certified companies once in a year.