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What is ISO Certification?

Not everyone knows ISO certification. Some individuals still have some untangled doubts about ISO certification and why does my business need ISO certification? Through this article, we take you deeply to understand what is ISO certification and how certifying to ISO benefit an organization. ISO Certification - What is it? This is a globally recognized certification to declare an organization’s effective involvement in developing the management system, manufacturing process, and services. It is an identity to establish the company’s responsibility to meet customer requirements consistently. ISO Certification is a process of verifying a management system and manufacturing process has all the requirements for standardization. This certification not only promotes the management system performance but also gives confidence to the customers to trust in your operational process and delivery of services. Certifying to ISO gives you the opportunity to take your business from the national to th

Are ISO Certifications transferrable?

Yes, the ISO certifications are transferrable. Most of the organizations did not aware that the ISO certifications are transferrable. But, it is true and acceptable. Whatever the stage you are in, you can transfer your ISO certification from one certification body to another. The choice is always yours! Not all certification bodies provide high-quality customer services. So, every organization is looking to transfer their certification to a different certification body which meets all their needs. In this article, we will let you know how the transfer process work and what are the standards that can be transferred from one certification body to another. What is ISO certification? To say it in simple words, ISO certification is a declaration of an organization to the customers, clients or stakeholders that its management system follows the practices in compliance with international standard’s requirements. ISO certification enhances customer confidence in your products, processes and se

How to define the scope of the QMS according to IATF 16949:2016?

 To establish a QMS (Quality Management System) according to IATF 16949, you first need to define everything the QMS will apply to. This requirement is nothing new to quality standards, or any other management system standard, for that matter. Although it seems like just a formality, defining the scope is one of the crucial steps in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the QMS. You will define to what processes, locations, products, and services your QMS applies, and this will provide input for the certification body and auditors. Requirements for the scope in IATF 16949 certification are based mostly on ISO 9001 certification, however, like several different needs, the automotive industry goes a little bit further. Since ISO 9001 certification needs are the first we want to fulfill within the implementation and are not stated in the text of the IATF 16949 certification standard, let’s examine them 1st. What are the fundamental needs for outlining the scope? Section 4.3 of the

ISO 17025 vs ISO 9001 – Main differences and Similarities

 If you noticed the release of the 2017 update of ISO 17025:2017 Certification , you might wonder what this standard is all about, and how it relates to ISO 9001:2015 Certification and the Quality Management System (QMS) in your organization. You might well ask: What is ISO 17025:2017, and how is it similar and different from ISO 9001:2015? In this article, you will find out what the ISO 17025 standard is about, and how it relates to the ISO 9001 standard requirements.  What is ISO 17025:2017 Certification about? ISO 17025:2017, “General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories,” is the third edition of this standard. This standard is intended to be used as requirements for the competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of testing and calibration laboratories of all sizes or numbers of employees, regardless of industry. The requirements of the standard include general requirements regarding impartiality and confidentiality (clause 4), structural r