The final stage when implementing an ISO management system is the certification audit. During this phase, a third-party assessor reviews the organisation’s documents and processes to check whether they comply with ISO standards.
Certification is essential if you want to make the most of your management system, but the process can be complicated.
Download our Steps to ISO Certification Guide (below), to discover how you can complete the audit process. This free brochure explains each stage of the certification process to steer you toward certification success.
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What Does the Steps to ISO Certification Guide Contain?
Our ISO Certification Guide provides a comprehensive introduction to the assessment process.
It covers:
- Pre-assessment — a preliminary evaluation to determine your organisation’s readiness for the certification journey.
- Stage 1 assessment — a documentation review to ensure that policies and processes align with the relevant ISO specifications.
- Stage 2 assessment — an on-site audit conducted by experienced professionals to verify the implementation and effectiveness of your management system.
- Corrective action — if the assessor spots any areas of non-compliance, the organisation must make the necessary adjustments.
- Issue of certificate — once the organisation has met the requirements, the certification body issues the official ISO certificate, affirming your compliance.
- Surveillance audit — periodic audits to ensure the organisation’s practices continue to meet the relevant requirements.
- Recertification audit — the certificate is valid for three years, so you must complete a new assessment and receive a new certificate.
