ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification

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What is ISO 9001 (QMS)?

The ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) is the world’s most popular quality management standard, with over one million certified organisations in 180 countries worldwide. ISO 9001 QMS standard was developed to provide organisations with an efficient tool for quality management, regardless of size, industry or location. ISO 9001 provides a quality management framework that companies can use to ensure the quality of their products and services is consistent.

Through its emphasis on process approach and risk-based thinking, the ISO 9001 certification facilitates a flexible and user-friendly QMS. Companies choose ISO 9001 QMS certification to show that they have taken due care to maintain high standards. This reduces the chance of product faults, recalls or service shortcomings and ensures that your customers can buy with confidence.

What are the benefits of an ISO 9001 QMS certification?

ISO 9001 QMS certification demonstrates your organisation’s ability to consistently meet and exceed customer expectations. Many enterprise buyers and retailers require their suppliers to be ISO 9001 certified in order to minimise their risk of purchasing a poor product or service – being ISO 9001 certified boosts your sales potential. A business that achieves ISO 9001 certification can attain significant improvements in organisational efficiency and product quality by minimising waste and errors and increasing productivity. Our comprehensive guideline on ISO 9001 provides useful information on requirements and benefits.

Download the ISO 9001 QMS Guideline

PROPOSED TIMELINE FOR ISO 9001:2025 REVISION

The ISO 9001 quality management standard is being revised by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This update aims to adapt the standard to current challenges and global changes. The new standard is expected to be released by the end of 2025.

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Third-party ISO 9001 QMS certification with TÜV SÜD in india

TÜV SÜD in India is a leading provider of management systems solutions and has issued tens of thousands of management systems certificates to businesses of all sizes across the globe. Our dedicated global team of experienced auditors help you explore the possibility of integrating your ISO 9001 QMS certification initiative with other management systems. TÜV SÜD’s auditors hold the necessary national and international accreditations for combined auditing exercises, thereby ensuring that your ISO 9001 certification is conducted with the highest degree of professionalism and conformance to international guidelines and standards. We can also act as a one-stop provider for all your management system certification needs by offering integrated management system services.

In addition to offering comprehensive evaluations and reports, we can provide you with our TÜV SÜD certification mark, which is globally recognised and synonymous with quality and safety.

Steps to your ISO 9001 QMS certification

Before you can initiate the certification process, your organisation will need to implement a quality management system according to ISO 9001 requirements and its effectiveness must be thoroughly documented.

For the certification process itself, the following steps have been established:

Documentation review audit: TÜV SÜD evaluates your documentation and company records
On-site audit: TÜV SÜD reviews the compliance of your actual activities to ISO 9001 QMS requirements and company records
Close the gap: Your organisation identifies and implements measures to correct the root cause of any non-conformances identified by the audit
Certification issuance: TÜV SÜD issues the ISO 9001 QMS certification and certification mark
Surveillance audits: Annual audit required to maintain certification validity (Unannounced audits may occur in special cases)

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I get an ISO 9001 certificate?

In order to get the ISO 9001 Certification in India for your organisation, you need to set up a quality management system in accordance with the most current ISO 9001 standard and then have that QMS audited by a certified auditor. As a result, the organisation receives a certification that lasts three years before renewal.
How often is ISO 9001 audit?

Quality Management System audits are usually carried out every 3 years. Following certification, your registrar will conduct surveillance audits to ensure you are still adhering to your QMS and the ISO standard requirements.
Does ISO 9001 certification expire?

The ISO 9001 certification for quality management systems is valid for three years after it is obtained. The certificate expires and ceases to be applicable to your business when the expiration date is reached. Not all certifications are valid for three years; some need to be renewed yearly.
What are the ISO 9001 requirements?
In accordance with the ISO 9001 standard, your business must address the following seven clauses in order to achieve continuous improvement for your QMS audit:
1. Context of the organisation.
2. Leadership.
3. Planning.
4. Support.
5. Operation.
6. Performance evaluation.
7. Improvement.
What should be the focus of ISO 9001?

ISO 9001 strongly emphasises fulfilling customer needs while aiming to go above and beyond. An organisation can meet the needs of its clients and other stakeholders by using a quality management system based on ISO 9001. A quality management system (QMS) such as the ISO 9001 provides a structured approach to process improvements, thereby enhancing the competitive capacity of companies worldwide.