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Types of ISO certification
ISO stands for International Organization for Standardization. It is an international organization dedicated to the development, establishment and promotion of standards. To date, they have published more than 22,600 standards and related documents covering all areas, from production to food safety to accounting and health. Some of the common standards used are ISO 9001 Quality management system, ISO 14001 Environmental management system, ISO 45001 Occupational health and safety management system, ISO 22000 Food safety management system, ISO 27001 Information security management system.
These standards offer an approach taken by international experts. The standards themselves are a set of best practices that define product compatibility, identify security issues, and share solutions and know-how. For example, ISO standards are the reason why an American cell phone can be connected to a service in Europe with little difficulty, why food is offered in a supermarket for eating, and why credit cards can be used everywhere.
Country and location of your organization
ISO standards are developed by groups of experts from all over the world who are referred to larger groups called technical committees. These experts consider all aspects of the standard, including its scope, basic definitions, and content. The development of ISO standards is based on a consensus approach and comments from all stakeholders are considered. The technical committees consist not only of experts in the relevant field, but also of consumer associations, academies, NGOs and the government. The country and location of your organization does not mater for getting your organization certified.
Certification body and its Credentials
In fact, anyone can give you a sheet that certifies that you are ISO certified; but not anyone is accepted for the job (i.e. licensed) - so you need to see if this certification body is accredited or not. So, there it is - like any other provider, you have to do your homework and choose the best one for you. Remember to think about the total cost of the service you receive and the price of the missed opportunity.
Variation in Costs between CB
Different Accreditation of the Certification body cost differently. Each certification body has tied up with different certification body. The CB may charge you differently than other CB based on the method of calculation of cost in registration, Certification, Surveillance, Recertification.
How to select a good CB with low costs
It is important for the certification body to provide the right number of days at a fair price, but you have also spent for the three-year certification period as well as the initial cost. The certification authorities usually offer you a price that covers the entire three years, but it is important to understand what this does not include in these costs. It is based on the size and scope of your organization, the scope of certification, the activities and processes that your organization engages in, and the performance of each of these activities. Although your certification body may not be able to provide consulting services to you, it is important to choose a certification body that provides you the right support at the right time. A competent auditor is what it matters for an better value addition in the certification process
How to cut down the existing certification costs
Integrated Management system
If you plan to two or more ISO standards, you can actually ask your certification authority to do a comprehensible audit of a name. This means that you do not have to go through individual audits for each system (and pay full fees for each of these), but you can do an audit for each of these systems - not only do you save time (integrated audit). takes less time than some separate audits), but - yes, you pay less
Training
To effectively implement a quality system or make changes to new ISO requirements, make sure that personnel are implemented quickly and that new processes are properly, well-studied, and documented. Existing comprehensive training programs make it easier for employees to make changes to their daily routine. In addition, competent and reliable employees minimize the risks and challenges that help your organization save money.
Transfer
Get a quota of more than one certification service to determine all costs, including inspection visits. Ask the certification body if they offer a special price for your type of organization.
Beware of hidden costs. Prevention of unnecessary expenses by discussing the rate with senior management and divisions and, if necessary, apply for transfer of certificate from one certification body to other within the same Accreditation.
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