Quality Management System ISO 9001

ISO 9001 is the world's most widely recognized Quality Management System (QMS) that provides a model for a quality management system which focuses on the effectiveness of the processes in a business to achieve desired results. Organizations use the standard to demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. ISO 9001 helps organizations to meet the expectations and needs of their customers, amongst other benefits.

ISO 9001 was first published in 1987 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), an international agency composed of the national standards bodies of more than 160 countries. The current version of ISO 9001 was released in September 2015. ISO 9001 standard provides specific requirements for a quality management system that enhances your ability to consistently deliver products and services that meet customer - as well as statutory and regulatory requirements. Certification of quality management system demonstrates an organization’s commitment to provide consistent products and services, continual improvement of their management system, and achieving customer satisfaction.

The standard has been written using a new high-level structure found in all new management systems standards allowing for easy integration with other standards within an organization’s management system. ISO 9001 applies to all organizations regardless of their size and industry. More than one million organizations from more than 160 countries have applied the ISO 9001 standard requirements to their quality management systems.

What are some benefits of this certification to my business?

Certification to ISO 9001 is a demonstration to your potential customers that your organization has the ability and will to meet their requirements and needs. This results in:

Your next step towards certification?

In order to be certified, your organization needs to implement an effective quality management system complying with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 standard. A certificate will be awarded to you once a successful independent audit is carried out and technical approval is given by RoyalCert International Registrars.

Independent assessment and certification of your quality management system by a well-reputed registrar like RoyalCert International Registrars gives a clear demonstration to your customers and other interested parties that you are committed to being the best you can be in providing consistent products and services through strong corporate governance and continual improvement of your quality management system.