ISO 9001- The Most Prominent ISO Standard
                     ISO 9001- The Most Prominent ISO 
Standard
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Introduction to ISO Certification
ISO certification is a journey for continual improvement of systems 
and processes which can be validated by an independent third party. 
Although ISO governing body does not ask for accreditation, it is 
highly recommended to avail accreditation for those certifiable 
standards. There are ISO standards where accreditation is applicable 
like ISO 17025 and ISO 17020 for which accreditation bodies will be 
invited for assessment and accreditation. 
ISO Certification Process
Every ISO certification process should undergo internal audits and 
review of findings, closure before formally conducting Management 
Review, which carries information such as objectives, process 
improvement plans, skill improvement, other continual improvement 
plans etc eventually helping organizations to use ISO standard 
certification as a tool for better decision making.
ISO 9001 Standard
Quality Management System, known as ISO 9001 is the most 
prominent standard in the ISO standards for decades. It promotes 
effective quality management of processes in the organization to 
ensure upward trajectory of business. The standard emphasis the 
framework of PDCA starts from understanding customer 
requirements, mobilizing resources that make sure quality products 
and services meeting customer satisfaction.
Most of the organizations implement and certify for ISO 9001 for a 
systematic approach to their business growth. this includes of every 
process is supported by a well-crafted procedure and related documents 
enabling everyone in that process understand, adhere and contribute for 
refined and improved efficacy of their process. It starts from designing 
an effective organization chart and defining roles & responsibilities. 
This initiative will make everyone in the organization understand their 
individual roles and expected contribution for organization's objectives.
HOW DOES ISO 9001:2015 HELP 
ORGANISATION?
Consistently meet customer requirements
Effective resource management
Product /service realization
Measurement, analysis and continual improvement
Provide Customer satisfaction
Provide quality assured & cost effective products/services
Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your business performance
Ensure compliance with pertinent legal and regulatory requirements
Establishing context of the organization(s)
Identifying needs and expectations of interested parties
Treating risks and exploring opportunities