ISO REGISTRATION: SELECTING A CERTIFICATION BODY FOR YOUR BUSINESS (DEMO)
Getting an ISO 9001 certification certainly does wonders for your business. Not only will it add to your credibility and establish you as a business, it will also be a selling point for your customers, investors and stakeholders. If your business does not have an ISO certification yet and you’re thinking about getting one, you will need to start by registering. The first thing you need to do is find a certification body to get started on the ISO registration process.
Why do you need a certification body?
The International Organization for Standardization, better known as ISO is the world’s largest developer of International Standards. Their sole purpose is just to develop standards and nothing more, which means that certification is handled by other external organizations or companies called certification bodies. They handle everything that has to do with certification according to standards set by ISO’s Committee on Conformity Assessment.
How do you find a certification body?
Perhaps the easiest way to find a reliable ISO 9001 registrar is to consult trusted sources like directories published by country or by finding an accredited certification body using the International Accreditation Forum’s Multilateral Recognition Arrangement signatories. If you prefer to find one on your own, however, you can just as easily conduct a search on the Internet based on your location.
Is it better to hire an accredited certification body?
Accreditation for certification bodies is not compulsory and it does not mean that non-accredited companies are no good. It only means that accredited certification bodies can provide confirmation of their competence. When you hire an accredited certification body, you will be assured of quality, access to any market throughout the world, reduced paperwork, increased efficiency and more. If these benefits appeal to you, then you should hire an accredited certification body.
How should you select a certification body?
Selecting the best certification body for your business comes down to three things. The first is their ability to be competent in training, monitoring and qualifications in any sector. Next is their dedication to complying with the standards to ensure that certification is legit. Lastly, the certification they provide you with should be recognized by both domestic and overseas markets.
Remember that when selecting a certification body, you must always keep your business priorities in mind. Choose only a proven certification body like the International Standards Authority, Inc.
(Source: Why use an accredited certification body?, International Accreditation Forum)