Basic Information related ISO certification & factor affecting costing

What is ISO?

·????????The?International Organization for Standardization?(ISO) is an international nongovernmental organization (NGO) made up of national standards bodies.?It was set up in 1947 and is located in Geneva, Switzerland. In addition to producing standards, ISO also publishes technical reports, technical specifications, publicly available specifications, technical?corrigenda, and guides.

·????????The organization began in the 1920s as the International Federation of the National Standardizing Associations (ISA). After being suspended during World War II, the United Nations Standards Coordinating Committee (UNSCC) proposed a new global standards body and the International Organization for Standardization was formed.?

What is its function?

It develops and publishes a wide range of proprietary, industrial, and commercial standards and is comprised of representatives from various national standards organizations.

What is its purpose?

Its purpose is?to facilitate and support national and international?trade and commerce by developing standards that people of everywhere would recognize and respect.

The purpose is to better manage and control business processes. These goals are at the core of your system.

Metrics are used to understand and communicate your system's performance against your goals.

What do you mean by ISO certification?

Certifies that a management system, manufacturing process, service, or documentation procedure has all the requirements for standardization and quality assurance which ensure your product & services are internationally acceptable.

Iso standards are in place to ensure consistency.

Each certification has separate standards and criteria and is classified numerically.

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Benefits or necessity of ISO certification?

1.?????Gain international recognition.

2.?????Help access to new market which improve market share.

3.?????Help to get government tenders.

4.?????Standardization of business procedure and suitable for both small & large organization.

5.?????Better internal management and supports you to increase the control of your business processes.

6.?????Improved customer retention & acquisition by satisfy customer requirements.

7.?????Improve quality of processes, services & products.

8.?????Describe, understand & communicate your company’s processes.

9.?????Improve consistency of operational outcomes properly measured and monitored.

10.?Improve efficiency, productivity, reduce waste & save money.

11.?Facilitate collaboration in business.

12.?Personnel motivation.

Who gives ISO certification?

Issued by?certification/registration bodies (also called Registrars or CB's), which are independent of ISO. CB's need to be accredited by an IAF member to be internationally recognized.

Certification Process: -

1.?????Enquiry to certification body (CB’s).

2.?????Application for certification.

3.?????Assessment of organization for certification by certification body

a.??????Stage -1 Assessment (Online & onsite assessment)

b.?????Stage-2 Assessment (certification assessment conducted in accordance with the relevant standard. It is usually carried out after the stage 1 assessment.)?

4.?????Approval & certification

5.?????Continuing assessment or surveillance audit.

6.?????Certificate renewal.

7.?????Changes to certification.

8.?????Suspension & withdrawal.

Most Popular ISO standards:-????

1.???ISO 9001:2015 :- This is a basic quality management system that can be implemented in industries of any type, any size, anywhere in the world. Registration to ISO 9001:2015 Standard provides objective proof that a business has implemented an effective quality management system, and that it satisfies all of the requirements of the applicable ISO standard

2.???ISO 14001:2015 :- It establishes requirements for an environmental management System (EMS) and is based on the continuous improvement model PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act). This is a global standard for environmental management systems which provides the framework for businesses to demonstrate their commitment to environmental responsibility. ISO 14001:2015 specifies the requirements for an environmental management system that an organization can use to enhance its environmental performance.

3.???ISO 27000:2013: - This specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an information security management system within the context of the organization. It also includes requirements for the assessment and treatment of information security risks tailored to the needs of the organization

4.???ISO /TS :16949: - IATF 16949 is an ISO technical specification aimed at the development of a quality management system that provides for continual improvement, emphasizing defect prevention and the reduction of variation and waste in the automotive industry supply chain. It was prepared by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) and the "Technical Committee" of ISO. It harmonizes the country-specific regulations of quality Management systems.

5.???ISO 22000:2005: - This standard is focused on the development and implementation of a food safety management system, and can help any organization that works in the food chain.

6.???ISO 50001:2011: - This standard specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving an energy management system (EnMS).

7.???ISO 13485:2016: - It specifies?requirements for a quality management system?where an organization needs to demonstrate its ability to provide medical devices and related services that consistently meet customer and applicable regulatory requirements.

8.???ISO 31000: 2009: - It is intended to serve as?a guide for the design, implementation and maintenance of risk management. It is very important for an organization in any field to be able to manage risk effectively

9.???ISO 26000: 2010: - focuses on social responsibility. It cannot be certified to, but rather provides guidance on how businesses can operate in a socially responsible way. Organizations in the private, public, and non-profit sectors, whether large or small, and whether operating in developed or developing countries, use ISO 26000.?

10.?ISO 55000:2014: - This is specifying requirements for an asset management system within the context of the organization. ISO 55001:2014 can be applied to all types of assets and by all types and sizes of organizations.

11.?ISO 20121 :2012: - This specifies requirements for an event sustainability management system for any type of event or event-related activity.?

12.?ISO 45001:2018: - This specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system, and gives guidance for its use, to enable organizations to provide safe and healthy workplaces by preventing work-related injury and ill health, as well as by pro-actively improving its OH&S performance.

Certification Costing: -

When it comes to costing of ISO certification, it will depend on different factors impact the costing such as:

1.?????Standard you are certified for means how many ISO Certifications are required?

2.?????Competence of organization: - existing systems, policies and procedures —gap analysis.

3.?????The complexity of business processes: -scope of the products and/or services offered by the organization,

4.?????Nature of activities: - type of activities, products, and services offered by the organization

5.?????Size of your organization: - More stakeholders so this factor will affect development and implementation requirements. Alternative implementation strategies may be required for small, medium and large enterprises.

6.?????Is the Senior Management Team committed to Quality and Continuous Improvement or do they?“just want the certificate”?

7.?????Does the company have an established?Strategic Plan?that provides clear direction for operational activities?

8.??????Certification agency & their reputation:- cost of the?ISO Certification Auditors / Accredited Certification Body

9.??????Availability of key personnel: - If key personnel are not available to provide input into the development of system. Also, availability of competent lead auditor for that particular standards.

10. Qualification & experience of ISO Consultant?