lets-kimberly-blog3

[lets-kimberly-blog3]

HALAL certification is for food products. This certification means that the product and its production methods (including raw materials, ingredients, processing equipments, other handling equipments used in the process of manufacturing  ) adheres to the Islamic law (Shariah Law) requirements.

halal certification agency malaysia

[lets-kimberly-blog3]

Internal Auditor course is a two day course which provides little insights into the standard towards conducting an Internal Audit, writing Non-conformity reports and corrective actions etc., IAS-Malaysia provides the following Internal Auditor courses.

internal auditor course

[lets-kimberly-blog3]

This standard specifies the requirements for an organization to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve a service management system (SMS). It represents a consolidated set of management procedures which constitutes a service management system for the productive distribution of services to the business and its stakeholders.

iso iec 20000 certification

[lets-kimberly-blog3]

Setelah berhasil menyelesaikan kursus Pelatihan Lead Auditor membantu meningkatkan keterampilan audit dan membantu untuk menjadi Lead Auditor bersertifikasi IRCA yang diakui secara internasional pada sistem manajemen masing-masing. Peran dan tanggung jawab Auditor Pimpinan bukanlah hal yang mudah, dengan mengikuti kursus pelatihan Auditor Pimpinan ISO, delegasi belajar untuk mengelola dan merencanakan audit.

training iso

[lets-kimberly-blog3]

ISO 27001 (ISMS) menyediakan kerangka kerja untuk pendekatan sistematis untuk mengelola informasi perusahaan yang sensitif sehingga tetap aman. Ini termasuk orang, proses dan sistem TI dengan menerapkan proses manajemen risiko. Ini dapat membantu bisnis kecil, menengah dan besar di sektor apa pun menjaga aset informasi tetap aman.

konsultan iso 27001

[lets-kimberly-blog3]

How to get ISO 22000 certification in Singapore

How to get ISO 22000 Certification

What is ISO 22000 certification?

ISO 22000 certification is Food safety Management system certification. It ensures that the Organization that is being certified under any stages in the food chain is capable of preventing and managing the food safety hazards in its process. The ISO 22000 is an Management system standards that is developed by ISO - International Organization for standardization. It is an Non Governmental Organization which develops the standards for Management system accepted in 165 countries. The ISO certification is certification is given by an accredited certification body

Can you obtain ISO 22000 certification.?

Any organization involving in any stage of food chain can obtain the ISO 22000 certification. The ISO certification is not directly obtained from ISO (International Organization for standardization) an accredited certification body after an formal audit provides an organization with ISO 22000 certification.

Plan a road map for ISO 22000 certification

If an organization decides to obtain the ISO 22000 certification planning a Road map for obtaining the certification helps the process to be easy. There are 4 stages in obtaining ISO 22000 certification

i) Gap analysis

ii) Training

iii) Implementation

iv) Certification audit

Identify the process for all food items being handled

The major part of the gap analysis is to determine all process from Raw material receiving to Processed food item being dispatched in an organization. The FSMS can also be applied to an service industry that involves handling of food items at any stages of food chain. Identification of all the process helps in clearly defining the capabilities of the process, determining the PRP, OPRP, and CCPs. Proper management of these process plays a major role in preventing the food safety hazards and thereby positively contributing to the food safety management system

Full fill legal requirement

Identification and compliance of the legal requirement is the commitment of an Top management / Leader of the organization. It is taken as critical requirement in ISO 22000 Food safety management system. The process in ISO 22000 first requires the management of an organization to identify the legal requirement that are applicable to the scope of the management systems and insists on follow up and adherence of its compliance.

Identify appropriate infrastructure in place:

On performing the gap analysis of an organization, it is required to identify appropriate infrastructure required as per the industry norms of the process that is being followed in the organization. Proper infrastructure of the industry reduces the risk of food safety hazard improving effectiveness of implementation of food safety management system

Assess and Guide your suppliers and subcontractors

It is an requirement of the ISO 22000 Food safety management system to assess your suppliers and subcontractors in providing proper food products or services under the basis of proper evaluation methods like supplier audits. A successful food company will be based on the support of qualified suppliers. Proper guidance of suppliers and subcontractors will in turn increase the customer satisfaction and credibility of your products / services. It also aids in reduction of risk involved food safety hazard affecting the organization

Prerequisite programs

Pre requisite programs are steps or activities including GMP and SSOP to regulate work environment in the workplace and improve environmental standards implemented in food safety management systems. It is foundation of the Food Safety / HACCP program

HACCP Study

Hazard Analysis and critical control point (HACCP) is a systematic approach in identification, evaluation and control of food safety hazards. A HACCP study is conducted by a team of competent people called as HACCP Team. They collect and evaluate the information on all hazards associated with food in the process as followed in the organization

Documentation

The ISO 22000 Food safety management system extensively depends on documentation of the process. The documentation includes the

i) Process SOP, SSOP, Work instruction, Operational manual and guidelines specifying the method of work

ii)Records which serves as the evidence of carrying out the process such as logs, notes of service

iii) Reports which includes the collective representation of records in an graphical forms such as charts

Implementation and training of staffs

After determining the process documents, records and reports the employees are given the same for implementation. The implementation would include adherence of the process according to the documentation and updating of all the records and the respective reports. Training the employees after evaluation of the competence would improve the effectiveness of the implementation . Training for the employee is considered as the method of improving the performance of Food safety management system.

Internal audit and corrective action.

After implementation of the system an internal audit is conducted to identify the gaps in implementation. It is the requirement of the ISO 22000 Food safety management system to conduct an periodical review of the documents in the internal audit. The gaps or the nonconformity identified in the internal audit is to be closed with a proper correction and an effective corrective action for the root cause of the non conformity.

We also provide sertifikat iso 13485

[lets-kimberly-blog3]

How to check ISO certification

What is ISO certification?

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) develops and publishes industry standards that address customer satisfaction due to inconsistencies in production quality. Since their inception, ISO standards have integrated a number of industries, including information technology. Developments by a body are often used by governments and other organizations as the basis for their compliance.

Although voluntary, ISO based document management systems provide first-time buyers and readers the confidence in organizations and operations within organizations that are effectively managing. For ISO certification, the organization must use a third-party study, which provides independent opinion on whether the company meets the requirements. Once approved, organizations can integrate ISO certification into their web or marketing materials.  ISO covers a wide range of standards, "ISO 9001 certification" means that the company is only certified in that regard, not another.

Who issued certification?

Both accreditation and certification are essential factors for ISO and the quality management system. Organizations usually confuse the two, resulting in a lack of understanding of the processes required for each. Basically, accreditation and certification are similar, but they differ in whoever does the job. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) creates thousands of standards every year, covering a variety of disciplines and topics. It produces a series of standards called management system standards to guide organizations in offering safe, durable, environmentally friendly and quality products and services. Well known standards include ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 27001 (Information Security). We also have ISO 22301 (business continuity) and ISO 14001 (environmental). ISO 45001 (health and safety) will be aiding for the process. There are cases where organizations are required to implement these standards. This is where the confusion between accreditation and certification comes into play.

Role of accreditation body in certification

Generally, the accreditation and certification are recognized around the world. The accredited certification body Must follow ISO 17011 compliance, which determines the acceptance process. The ISO certification is an independent third party certification.

All certification standards adhere to the principles of quality management systems, including those found in the ISO 9001 QMS standard.

Simplified, having an ISO certification means that an organization has met the requirements in a particular quality management system. For example, ISO 9001, QMS. Therefore, ISO certified certification occurs when an organization has met the ISO standard, followed by a certification body certification process.

An organization that strived to comply with standards and get certified can reap the following benefits:

·        Easily prove compliance to clients and interested parties.

·        Being independently and globally recognized for its efforts, products, and services.

·        Boost assurance to customers.

·        Better internal management and processes.

·        Increased productivity, efficiency, and profit.

·        Guaranteed customer acquisition and retention

Check the certificate status in CB website and accreditation body websites

The certification process is as follows: The standard is granted by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and is awarded by the organization. The organization employs a certification body to test their system and provide accredited certification that the system meets the usual requirements. To allow them to do so, the certification body must be an accredited national accrediting body that oversees their work. At the same time, the national accreditation body .

Therefore, each certificate must contain the registration / certificate number, the name of the certification body and the name of the accrediting body. Without a certification or accreditation body, the certification is certainly false. If a certification and accreditation body has been identified, you can initiate an investigation to determine if the certification body is properly accredited. This is as follows:

1) Under the accreditation board search for the name of the certification body identified on the certificate

2) If the accreditation body is not on the approved list of accreditation bodies there is a problem. Or if the certification body is not on the approved list of certification bodies this is an issue.

What is the meaning if my certificate is not been listed?

The validity of each ISO certification can be verified from the website of the certification body or the accreditation body. If your certificate is not listed in the verification website it may be a certificate is

i) Not a valid Certificate (The organization may be a victim of fraudulent certification)

ii) Suspended certificate (The organization may havedelayed an Audit)

iii) Withdrawn (The organization may have missed an Audit)

Whom should I contact if for lodging complaints?

If an Organization that is ISO certified or in the process of ISO certification feel the need for complaints in any of the process of certification, Audit, they can contact the Customer Support of the Certification Body. If the Certification Body does not respond you under the speculated time the organization can contact the respective Accreditation body. If the complaint is not resolved from accreditation body the organization can Further contact IAF.

We also provide cgmp certification

[lets-kimberly-blog3]

How much does ISO 14001 certification costs

General steps followed in obtaining ISO 14001 certification

ISO Certification is an voluntary certificate that can be acquired by an Organization from an accredited certification body. ISO or International Organization for certification develops the standards which are accepted Worldwide ( 165 countries ). It does not involve in certification of an organization directly. It is the job of an certification body to provide an ISO certificate.

There are four stages of successfully obtaining the ISO 14001 certification

i) Gap analysis : It involves in identifying the gaps between the ISO 14001 Environmental Management system requirements and the existing systems that are implemented. The gap auditor identifies the scope of the EMS and the applicable boundaries of the system. The process / activities in the defined scope are clearly defined with an input / value addition activities / output and an performance monitoring to evaluate the process efficiency and the effectiveness. The gap auditor also identifies the Legal (Statutory and regulatory )requirements of the organization in its scope.

ii) Training : Training is an important aspect and it determines how effective the Management system is implemented. An good knowledge in ISO 14001 EMS will show high amount of involvement in the implementation leading to quicker understanding and implementation

iii) Implementation : The employees after proper training and framing the Management system adheres to the defined process and procedures. The activity wherein the employees understands the new systems and adapts to the new management systems by filling up the required records and reporting the same

iv) Certification audit : When an organization determines the requirement of certification of the management system it approaches the certification body which is accredited for certification. The certification body comes up with an two stage audit for certification process.

Country and Location of your Organization

ISO 14001 or the Environmental Management system certification is a global accepted certification. The ISO or International organization for standardization is an NGO that develops internal standards that is accepted in 165 countries.

Certification body and its credentials

A valid ISO certificate is given by the organization when the certification body issuing the certificate is accredited. A proper accredited certification body conductsan two stage audit and awards the certificate for an 3 year validity subjected to surveillance audit and clearance of all the Non conformities effectively.

Variation of costs in CB

The cost of Certification varies from Certification body to certification body due to its accreditation body and the charges applicable to the organization

How to select the a good CB with Low cost

There are many characteristics for selecting an good certification body with Low cost

1) Accreditation body

2) Competence of the auditor

3) Customer support

How to cut down the existing certification cost ?

There are many methods for cutting down the cost of an certification

1) Transferring to other Certification body : Changing from One certification body to another certification body would drastically reduce cost as the cost from CB to CB varies

2) Develop internal resources for the internal audit : An resourceful Internal auditor with competence to apply the skill and knowledge of Management system to the organization reduces the costs instead of hiring an external consultant.

3) Combine standards and get IMS : Integrated Management system is an Management system with two or more systems in combination. Implementation of Integrated management system reduces costs and time in internal auditing, training

Internal competence and its benefits (Qualified auditors)

The internal competence of the employees will reflect the effectiveness of implementation and reduces the cost of hiring an external auditor for consulting

Direct and indirect expenses getting ISO 14001 certification

Direct expenses: The direct costs in certification will be an application cost paid to the Certification body

Indirect expenses : The Indirect costs in certification will be in cost of consultation, cost of implementation of resources such as infrastructure, documentation, cost of training.

Initial cost and Annual cost incurred for ISO 14001 certification

The initial cost in certification shall include the cost to be paid to the certification body, cost of consultation, cost of implementation of resources such as infrastructure, documentation, cost of training

Annual cost for ISO 14001 certification may include the audit cost involved in the Surveillance and recertification.

Is it possible to cut down the cost of ISO 14001 certification ?

The cost of ISO 14001 certification includes the direct cost of certification and indirect cost of implementation. The cost of ISO 14001 certification shall be cut down by

i) Developing competent internal resources

ii) Integrating multiple management system

How the ISO 14001 certification cost is realized ?

The ISO 14001 certification cost can be realized if properly implemented in the field of product life cycle management and in the cost of delayed payment in compliance obligation.

We also provide iso 22301 lead auditor training

[lets-kimberly-blog3]

How long does the ISO certification Last?

How long does ISO 9001 Certification Lasts

 Procedure for ISO certification worldwide

ISO is a Non-Governmental Organization that produces the ISO Standards such as ISO 9001, ISO  14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, ISO 27001 in malaysia etc. that is common all over the world. The ISO certification is issued upon Audit which is conducted by the Certification body which is accredited.When an organization decides to be a certified ISO, the Organization contacts the certification body and gets the application for the certification. After the review of the application the certification body comes up with the Agreement for the certification. On an agreed date the certification body carries out the Stage 1 Readiness audit. The observation points raised by the Auditor in the Stage 1 audit is closed and an intimation of Stage 2 audit is given on an agreed date. The certification body Conducts the Stage 2 Certification audit where the effectiveness of the implemented management system. Once the Non conformities given by the Lead auditor in the Stage 2 Audit is closed the ISO certificate is awarded.

3 Year certification Cycle

The ISO certification cycle is determined as 3 years. The first year is called the certification audit, The second and the third year of certification is called the Surveillance and the next cycle of ISO certification starts with recertification process

Certification Vs Surveillance audit

A certification audit which is carried out initially when an organization applies to the ISO certificate

The purpose of the certification audit is to

·        Performance appraisal (monitoring, measurement, report and review)

·        Assess your legal compliance, prompt process monitoring, internal audit, management review and policy

·        Assess the relationship between regulatory requirements, policies, goals and objectives of performance, responsibilities, competencies of employees, operations, procedures and performance data.

·        Identify all areas for potential management system improvement

A Surveillance audit is the audit performed in the next 2 consecutive years of an certification / Recertification cycle

The purpose of the Surveillance audit is to

·        Make sure your management system continues to meet the requirements between audits

·        Applications require internal audit and management review

·        Consider inconsistent actions identified in previous audit

·        Validate application of complaints

·        Evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of the management system in achieving its goals

·        Rate and evaluate your legal performance

·        Evaluate the progress of the planned activities that are constantly being improved

·        Guarantees continuous operational monitoring

·        Review any changes in your organization from a previous audit

·        Make sure the accreditation marks are used correctly

·        Identify all areas for potential management system improvement

Validity of your ISO 9001 Certificate

Your certificate is valid only for three years subjected to audit every year or as per the audit Plan in the agreement. The validity of the certificate is clearly printed on your certificate with Date of certification, Date of the validity and period of validity and can be verified in the website. The validation of the certificate is based on the following conditions to be adhered

·        Make sure your management system continues to meet the requirements between audits

·        Applications require internal audit and management review

·        Consider inconsistent actions identified in previous audits

·        Evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of the management system to achieve its goals

·        Guarantees continuous operational monitoring

·        Identify all areas for potential management system improvement

An unscheduled audit can also be conducted as per the terms and conditions described in your agreement.

Re-certification

A Recertification audit is performed in an organization when the 3-year cycle of the certificate expires. The Purpose of Re-certification audit is ensuring that the company is capable to effectively managing the system. The auditor ensures the 3-year improvements and Stage 2 requirement of the audit as per the accreditation body.If there have been any major changes such as change of location the certification body carries out a Stage 1 audit again

Transfer certification

The transfer certification is a term used to transfer your certification to other certification body. When an organization finds that a certification does not live up to the expectation companies can and should change the existing certification body. The new certification body accepts the state of certification within the same accreditation when it is equal to or less than 6 months

Retaining ISO 9001 certification

Obtaining ISO 9001 certification, which is an important step for any business, is only the first step in the process of continuous improvement, which is in the philosophy of ISO.

You will be amazed at how much you learn from the certification process; However, after certification, you should continue to use and maintain a management system.

There are a number of requirements that companies must meet to improve their systems and businesses, as well as provide the certification perspective.

This includes management review meetings, ongoing monitoring of customer improvement and satisfaction, as well as regular internal audits. Performing a regular internal audit is time-consuming, which not only requires knowledge and training of the ISO standard, but the person performing the audit is not involved in the work they are investigating.

[lets-kimberly-blog3]

How long does it take to get ISO 9001 certification

What is 9001 certification ?

9001 certification is awarded to an organization which adheres to ISO 9001 ( Quality Management System ) standard which is developed by the ISO ( International Organization for standardization ). The 9001 certification means that the organization has an established process in carrying out its activities and it strives for continual improvement.

Is your process stream lined ?

A process is an set of interrelated and interacting activities. Generally a process shall have an appropriate input , output and a value addition activities. A process is said to be stream lined when an organization places control on each of its inputs, value addition activities and the outputs with an measurable performance output. The effectiveness / efficiency  of the process is evaluated by the performance indicator / performance measures that are determined at specific intervals.

How much is spread across various locations ?

ISO ( Internal Organization for standardization ) is an Nongovernmental organization which develops the standards which are accepted by 165 nations worldwide. The ISO 9001 (Quality Management system) is an globally accepted standard for all type of organization which is interested in regulating the activities which they perform to satisfy the customer. The Standard is applicable for the organization which is involved in provision of products or provision of service to the customers

Educational Level and System Knowledge of your staff

Implementation of ISO 9001 will depend upon the educational level and system knowledge level of your staff. ISO 9001 Quality management system requires the employees of the organization to be competent on the basis of education, skills and experience in carrying out the activities. The Knowledge of Quality management system improves the effectiveness of implementation and the performance of the process

Commitment of Top Management

ISO 9001 Standards requires commitment of top management in the form of

i) Provision of resources and time for implementing QMS

ii) Satisfy applicable requirements from all the interested parties such as Customers, External providers (suppliers, Government, Stake holders)

iii) Act as an guide in formulating the Quality policy and quality objective of the Organization

iv) Conduct periodic review meeting in the form of Management review meeting to review the overall performance of Quality management system

Is Design or formulation involved in the process ?

In order for to determine if the organisation is in fact involved in design and development, auditors establish who is responsible for defining the characteristics of the product or service, together with how and when this is carried out.

Generally, the design and development process consists of the following stages

i)Need for products, services and processes identified

ii)Design and development planning

iii) Design and development inputs

iv) Design and development process

v) Design and development outputs

vi) Design and development controls (verification)

vii) Design and development controls (validation)

viii) Completed design or development

The need for design and development comes from an organization’s context and the application of risk based thinking. We may also review that an organization has considered the following sources:

• customer requirements

• the organization’s strategic intent;

• market intelligence and research;

• service reports;

• customer feedback;

• new or changed statutory and regulatory requirements;

• process changes;

• new technology;

• suppliers.

We should evaluate whether the organization has in place, and performs, activities for the review of such needs. We should review how the decision to proceed with design and development is taken,

 Is major part completed using contract staff ?

If an organisation is involved in a project that requires contracted personnel as its main component, the ISO 9001 Standard requires the contractor to review it regularly.

When designing a management system, many organizations will put in place systems to control product purchasing, access to services, and any delivery of services. They should also control external products and services when they believe they meet ISO 9001 requirements. This may include activities, products, and services provided by an external source that may be mandatory, including Sister / Parent , supplier.

The suppliers / external providers may be taken as conformity if

• information is written (for example, a list) stating that external players are authorized and that this information is up-to-date;

• Orders of external parties that meet the specified criteria

• Actions must be taken to ensure that the required requirements are met.

Plan your roadmap towards ISO certification

To make the process of ISO certification easier it is recommended to plan the road map of ISO certification which involves four stages

i) Gap analysis

ii) Training

iii) Implementation

iv) Auditing

Some tips of Quick certification

1) Restrict the scope : The scope of Certification is the boundary of the defined management system describing the main purpose of the organization. It may be easier to define the scope as what an organization does rather than what an organization wants.

2)Give more priority : It is recommended that the top management of the organization take the activity of certification as an high priority and motivate the employees for the process of certification

3)Full fill commitment of top management : The top management shall ensure proper resources , time are given to implement and maintain the ISO certification and frame the system policy and objectives and conduct periodic review of the performance

4)Training and motivating the staff:  Training is considered as an important tasks of the implementing the effective Management systems. Providing proper training from qualified trainers motivating in achieving the QMS certification helps in certification process

5)Conducting more internal audit initially : An internal audit is performed to identify the gaps in the implementation of the Management systems rather than pointing out the error. More gaps identified in initial phase of implementation improves the effectiveness of the Management system

General time frame based taken by Industry sector

The time frame in getting the ISO certification depends on multiple factors such as No of employees in the organization, Scope of the Management system, Competence of the employees, Management system Knowledge of the employees

Reason for failures and delays

1.Wrong guidance or consultant : Choosing the right guidance matters during the initial phase of certification

2.Not clear with the process or scope : Framing the scope and the process is the first stage of certification in the gap analysis

3.Frequent change over of Staff : The systems and procedure established for each department needs to be understood and followed upon

4.No importance given by the top management : If the Management system is not given the right importance it shall involve in chaotic failure of implementation

5.Lack of resources : The resources in implementation such as the right infrastructure , work environment, and competent employees is the commitment given by the top management in implementation

6.Resistance by the existing senior staffs : Any change in the system that is being adhered will have its resistance when it is not properly understood

We also provide sertifikat iso 14001

[lets-kimberly-blog3]

What are the elements that cover the ISO 9001 implementation cost?

Whoever you are, whether you are a small startup company or large organization, implementing the requirements of the ISO 9001 is always a big deal for most of the organization. Whenever you are planning to implement the ISO 9001 standard, the first topic that arises in your thought is cost, the cost for ISO 9001 implementation, how much do I need to invest in implementing the ISO 9001? Because the biggest problem is, you can’t precisely decide the ISO 9001 cost. 

 The price for implementing the ISO 9001 depends on numerous factors. Once you get familiar with the ISO 9001 standard, it will be easier for you to decide the price range i.e. an approximate amount for ISO 9001 implementation. In this article, we will discuss the elements that cover ISO 9001 cost and the important factors that determine the ISO 9001 pricing. 

What is ISO 9001?

Before we get into details, here is a brief description of what is ISO 9001 standard and how it benefits your organization.

 ISO 9001 is one of the most popular standards of ISO (International Organization for Standardization). This generic standard specifies requirements to implement the quality of products and services that meet customers and as well as legal requirements. It helps to establish, monitor, maintain, and continually improve the Quality Management System of your organization. The requirements of ISO 9001 are generic and are intended to be applicable to any organization, regardless of its size, type, or the products or services it provides. This is the common standard, followed by most of the organizations across the world. 

 How does the organization benefit by implementing the ISO 9001?

Developing the requirements of ISO 9001 to its full potential brings the following benefits to your organization.

Improved QMS performance

Enhanced quality of products and services

Better internal management 

Increased credibility

Enhanced competency

Can meet customer requirements

Can satisfy statutory and regulatory requirements

Promote the reputation

Develops your business and increases profitability

Can win new business opportunities

Global recognition and so on. 

   Important factors that determine ISO 9001 cost

Based on the implementation option you choose, the ISO 9001 cost differs for each organization. The cost of implementing ISO 9001 depends on numerous factors. 

 ·       Size of the organization 

The important factor that defines the ISO 9001 cost is the size of the organization. ISO 9001 is applicable to all sizes of organizations. But, the cost will differ. For smaller or startup organizations, there are only a few employees and may have fewer documents to evaluate. So, the auditing process will be less when compared to a large organization. Also, the days to conduct an audit will be less. This will create a great impact on the ISO 9001 cost. 

The complexity of the process

ISO 9001 cost also depends on the complexity of an organization process. When compared to large organizations, smaller companies will have simple processes and technology. That may result in low costs. 

 We can’t decide the exact cost of implementing the ISO 9001 in your organization. Here are some of the tips that may help you manage the ISO 9001 implementation cost.

  Prior knowledge 

It is too important to gain the necessary knowledge for the implementation. In addition to that, you also should know how to maintain the quality management system after implementing the ISO 9001. Nowadays, you can obtain this knowledge by taking relevant training courses. There are also many online courses that may help you save money. This training is not essential for all in your organization. But, it is a must for the professionals who are involved in the ISO 9001 implementation.

Charges for external help (consulting and preparation     charges)

Other than training, you also need some extra guidance while implementing the ISO 9001. If your organizations don’t have the employees who know ISO 9001 implementation, then you can get help from outside resources like consultants. 

Employees’ cost

Most of the organizations never paid attention to this topic. As the employees who are involved in the implementation process have to spend more time rather than regular working hours, they are giving their time as additional costs.

ISO 9001 Certification cost

Achieving the ISO 9001 certification is the major part in ISO 9001 cost. This certification is proof that establishes you have implemented the standard successfully. This cost also depends on the ISO certification body you choose. The accredited certification bodies always have higher prices than other local certification bodies. It is your choice to choose whether you want a globally recognized certification body or the normal one. But be careful of the fake ISO certification bodies. Some of the factors that you have to remember before choosing the certification body are, 

Accreditation

Reputation 

Recognition

Cost for surveillance audits

After the successful implementation of ISO 9001, there are some ISO certification bodies that will conduct surveillance audits for 3 years to implement and maintain your organization’s quality management system. This is called a re-certification audit. The cost you spend on surveillance audits will be less when compared with certification audits. But, it is not the same for all ISO certification bodies. So, make sure you have got detailed information about these costs before you start working with the ISO certification body.

 Preparation is the key to success!

Be prepared, become recognized! Implementing the requirements of ISO 9001 is not an easy job. It requires lots of effort and lots of resources. Don’t get in trouble after you initiate the implementation process. There will be so many obstacles that may pull you down from reaching your goals. Never give chances for negative actions! Prevent the causes by performing a thorough analysis and having a good discussion and appropriate communication with your team members. Look into the best possible ways that will help you manage the costs and give you a better answer for each penny you invest. Your good preparation and a good strategy will help you obtain the valid results for the money you spend. 

 Prepare the scope of your quality management system and be confident about that. Make sure the people involved in the ISO 9001 implementation process have good knowledge about your organization and management system. Also, assign someone to lead this ISO 9001 implement process like a project manager. But keep in mind, your every action makes you confident and your management system strong and successful. So better prepared for tomorrow! Your efforts will give better results. 

  We also provide halal certification

[lets-kimberly-blog3]

How much does it cost to get ISO certifications?

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 relevant standards and documents in all areas, from manufacturing to food safety to accounting and health. Some common standards are used: Quality Management System ISO 9001, Environmental Management System ISO 14001, ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management System, ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System, ISO 27001 Information Security Management.

These standards offer the approach of international experts. The standards themselves are a set of best practices that define product compatibility, identify security issues, and share ways and means of know-how. For example, ISO standards are the reason why an American cell phone can be associated with any problem in Europe, why food is offered in the supermarket for food, and why credit cards are used everywhere.

The Country and location of your organization

ISO standards are developed by a group of experts from around the world, referred to as a larger group and 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 unified approach and takes into account the views of all actors. The technical committees include not only experts in the relevant field, but also consumer associations, academies, NGOs and the government. It is not important to get your organization, country, or location a certificate.

Certification body and its credentials

In fact, anyone can give you a certificate stating your ISO; but some on has been hired (ie licensed) for the job, so you should see if this certification body is accredited or not. So, that’s it - like any other service provider, you have to do your homework and choose the best one for you. Do not forget about the total cost of the service you receive and the price of the opportunity to lose.

Variations in costs between CB

Some accreditation of certification bodies sets the prices differently. Each certification body is affiliated with a different accreditation body. Based on the cost calculation method of enrollment, certification, tracking and certification, CB may charge you a different amount.

How to choose a good CB with low cost

It is important for the certification body to provide the correct number of audit days at a fair price, but you have also spent three years certification at initial cost. Certification authorities usually offer you a price that covers the entire three years, but it is important to understand that this does not include these costs. It depends on the size and scope of your organization, the certification area, the activities and processes in which your organization participates, as well as the performance of each of these activities. Even if your certification body is unable to provide consulting services, it is important to choose a certification body that will provide you with the right support at the right time. A competent auditor is important to improve the added value to the certification process

How to reduce existing certification costs

Integrated Management System

If you are planning on planning two or more ISO standards, you can actually ask your certification authority to perform an integrated audit. This means that you do not have to go through individual testing for each system (and pay for each), but you can audit each of these systems - not only save you time (integrated audit). takes less time than some separate checks), but - yes, you pay less

Training

In order to effectively implement a management system or make changes to new ISO requirements, ensure that personnel are quickly executed and that new processes are properly, well-studied and documented. Advanced training programs that make it easy for employees to make changes in their daily routine. Additionally, competent and reliable staff will reduce the risks and hassles that help your organization save money.

Transfer

Get more than one certification body quotation to determine all the costs, including the 3-year audit cycle. Ask the certification body if they offer a special price for your type of organization. If you find the current certification body to be costly you can opt in for a different certification body within a same Accreditation body

We also provide sertifikasi iso 9001

[lets-kimberly-blog3]

How much does it cost to get ISO 9001 certifications?

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 notanyone 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.

[lets-kimberly-blog3]

How to get ISO certification in India?

ISO (International Organization for Standardization) as the name suggests it is an independent international organization that develops international standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, but they do not accept ISO certification and do not have ISO certificates. External certification bodies in India are doing the ISO certification process. The purpose of gaining ISO certification is to promote improvement of the standardization and technology of the organization.

Types of the Certification in India

Different disciplines and different user groups need different forms and levels of standards. Depending on your industry, there are different types of ISO certification that certification bodies can provide. The ISO 9001 example discusses various aspects of quality management, ISO 14001 offers organizations to take up all f environmental responsibility, ISO 45001 can help you in applying the policies, procedures and monitoring required for your organization for the safe working conditions, in line with best practices, ISO 27001 provides an information security management framework that identifies the risk of your important data and provides appropriate controls to reduce the risk. ISO 22000 defines food safety management covering all organizations in the a food chain "Farm etc." embraces.

Determine the certification required for you

The organization can choose the certificate based on the requirements on the following major classification

·        Based on Quality

ISO 9001:2015 - Quality management systems - Requirements

·        Based on Industry

IATF 16949:2019 -  Quality management system for automotive sector

AS 9100 D - Quality management system for Defense and aerospace sector

·        Based on Safety and security

ISO 22000:2018 - Food safety management systems

ISO 45001:2018 - Occupational health and safety management systems

·        Based on General management

ISO 37001:2016 - Anti-bribery management systems

ISO 41001:2018 - Facility management

·        Based on Health and Medical applications

ISO 13485:2016 - Medical devices - Quality management systems requirements for regulatory purposes

·        Based on Environment and Energy applications

ISO 14001:2015 - Environmental management systems -- Requirements with guidance for use

ISO 50001:2018 - Energy management systems -- Requirements with guidance for use

·        Based on Information Technology

ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 - Information technology -- Service management -- Part 1: Service management system requirements

ISO/IEC 27001:2013 - Information security management systems

How IAS can Help obtaining various certification in India

Once the organization has selected the ISO standard and submitted the initial application to the IAS, The IAS shall come up with the agreement including the rights and obligations of the organization and the certification body parties and including the liability, issues, confidentiality and access rights.

General Steps in obtaining the ISO certification

The ISO certification body (IAS) reviews all quality manual and documents that comply with various policies and procedures within the organization as a part of Stage 1 audit and identifies the gaps to be fulfilled as per the standards of ISO and Upon closure the Stage 2 is performed to ensure the effectiveness of the implementation and issues the Audit conclusions. If the Non conformity declared in the Conclusions are effectively closed the Certificate is processed for issue

Determine the process of your business

The business process is also defined as a series of actions and tasks that achieve the organizational goal when completed. The process should contain clearly defined contributions and an outcome. These contributions consist of all factors contributing to the contribution of a service or product (directly or indirectly). These factors can be grouped into management processes, operational processes and business support processes.

Derive an action plan

The time frame of the entire ISO certification process varies from organization to organization. After assessing the size of the company, a fair idea of the ISO Certification Body (IAS) can be presented.

Train your staff

Implementing Training in ISO standard is necessary for all employees to understand their role in relation to ISO and the importance of training. The following steps of training are required for effective implementation

1. Training of Project managers and team leaders

2. Training of Members of the team

3. Training of internal auditors

Conducting Internal Audit

To verify the effectiveness of the implementation and identify the gaps in the implementation the ISO recommends the organization carries out periodic internal audit in and planned manner

Apply to a certification body (like IAS)

An organization willing to get certified by the accredited certification body like IAS may apply to the certification body by easily filling out the application form which may acquire the details of the Name of the organization , physical addresses of registered office, sites etc, size of the organization, work time, scope of the organization, schemes in the certification

Cost of ISO certification in India

The certification cost may be seen in two ways

1.Direct costs (Certification Body) : This cost is involved in paying the registration fees, conveyance for the auditor during the audit

2.Indirect costs (Implementation) : This cost is involved in providing proper resources for implementation such as manpower, training, machines and cost involved in changes of process and documentation.

So what are you waiting Complete the audit and get certified !

[lets-kimberly-blog3]

How much does the ISO 13485 costs

General steps followed in obtaining ISO 13485 Certifications

Before obtaining a certificate, you must first develop and document your production processes to ensure proper procedures to ensure your quality.

These are the four basic steps to becoming an ISO certified business.

1. Develop your own management system

·        Identify your main processes or processes.

·        Documentation process involves employees.

·        Review, validate and distribute documents to those who need information.

2. Revamp your system

·        Be sure to describe the procedures in your document.

·        Make sure staff is made to do the tasks.

·        Create effective reporting systems on inspections, audits, payout actions, preventative actions, management review meetings, target monitoring, statistical methods, and more.

·        Monitor the use of your processes as much as possible.

·        Review and take steps to improve needed areas.

3. Check if your system is efficient

·        Conduct audits and assessments of processes and systems for compliance and efficiency. Pay attention to the people, interview them, and look for sample recordings.

·        Identify and report on the strengths and weaknesses of the management system.

·        Take corrective or preventive measures if necessary.

4. Register your system

·        Select the appropriate audit authority for external registration.

·        Obtain your management system documentation for review so that it meets the standard.

·        Prepare external auditors to ensure that the system requirements are met and the management system is implemented effectively.

Internal Competence and its benefits

The Cut the costs down in ISO certification process it is an added aid to have an internally competent employee. A competent employee shall reduce the risks of Starting down the wrong path or missing the critical requirement of the standard. An internal competence of the employees largely improves the way the standard is implemented and improves the effectiveness of the Management systems.

 Direct and Indirect expenses getting ISO 13485 Certification

ISO certifications are an important strategic means of addressing your business to some of the issues of the day.Obtaining an ISO certificate requires time, money and effort, which allows your company to benefit from more sophisticated processes and controls and gives you additional customer confidence.

The cost of Certification varies depending on the size and complexity of your organization and internal processes.

 The first is the cost of registration, which includes the audit and registration. The cost depends on the number of jobs, the number of jobs, the number of shifts, etc.

Second. There are development costs, including time spent documenting and implementing the system.

Third, there are costs associated with staff training to prepare the necessary documentation and plan and conduct an effective internal audit.

Initial costs and annual cost incurred for ISO 13485 Certification

The Initial costs incurred in Certification process shall be including the registration fees payed to the certification body and the costs of the two stage Certification audit.

The annual costs incurred for ISO certifications may include the costs of Surveillance audit, costs of training of the employees, cost of time in implementation and updating of management system.

Is it possible to cut down the costs of ISO 13485 certification?

Yes, it is possible to cut down the costs of ISO 13485 certification process

1. You can hire a consultant who shall guide you to the right path at the first time

2. You can train your internal employees to understand the requirements of the standard and conduct periodic internal audits

How ISO 13485 certification cost is realized?

·        Lower Operational costs

·        Reduced waste and increased efficiency

·        Reduces likelihood of fines and prosecution

·        Business with a motivated and engaged workforce are more likely to remain compliant and avoid penalties or fines 

We provide iso 22000 certification in malaysia                 

[lets-kimberly-blog3]

How long the 27001 ISO certifications Last

iso 9001 certificationWhat is ISO 27001 Certification

ISO / IEC 27001 is a leading international standard for information security management. Worldwide, implement and maintain the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS) to maintain critical information resources. This standard describes the process of risk management with people, processes and information technology systems, and thus provides a comprehensive approach to information security.

Procedure ISO 27001 certification

An organization willing get ISO 27001 certified shall Implement, establish and Maintain the Management system as Defined in ISO27001 Standards. The Certification process starts with first filling up with an application to the certification body with basic details of the company including the Physical address, scope of the Management system certified, Number of employees, process involved, Servers and Other IT Hardware and software used. Upon calculation of the Costs and other risks the certification comes up with the agreement with Quoted amount and terms and condition to be followed upon the certification.

3-year Cycle certification

An ISO certification is usually validated by an audit cycle of 3 years. The first time a company approaches the certification body for the certification, Certification cycle begins with the Stage 1 audit involving the audit for verification of gaps during the implementation of ISO standard. A Formal report is given to the Organization for which the Organization being certified comes with the effective action plan and closes the gaps necessary. After the closure of the Stage 1 observation by the auditor the Organization calls upon for stage 2 audit. Stage 2 audit involves in verification of the effectiveness of implementation, which may include the physical verification of records and the infrastructure. The next two year following the certification audit is considered to be the Surveillance audit.

Certification Vs Surveillance Audit

A certification audit which is carried out initially when an organization applies to the ISO certificate

The purpose of the certification audit is to

·        Performance appraisal (monitoring, measurement, report and review)

·        Assess your legal compliance, prompt process monitoring, internal audit, management review and policy

·        Assess the relationship between regulatory requirements, policies, goals and objectives of performance, responsibilities, competencies of employees, operations, procedures and performance data.

·        Identify all areas for potential management system improvement

A Surveillance audit is the audit performed in the next 2 consecutive years of an certification / Recertification cycle

The purpose of the Surveillance audit is to

·        Make sure your management system continues to meet the requirements between audits

·        Applications require internal audit and management review

·        Consider inconsistent actions identified in previous audit

·        Validate application of complaints

·        Evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of the management system in achieving its goals

·        Rate and evaluate your legal performance

·        Evaluate the progress of the planned activities that are constantly being improved

·        Guarantees continuous operational monitoring

·        Review any changes in your organization from a previous audit

·        Make sure the accreditation marks are used correctly

·        Identify all areas for potential management system improvement

Validity of your ISO 27001 Certificate

Your certificate is valid only for three years subjected to audit every year or as per the audit Plan in the agreement. The validity of the certificate is clearly printed on your certificate with Date of certification, Date of the validity and period of validity. The validation of the certificate is based on the following conditions to be adhered

·        Make sure your management system continues to meet the requirements between audits

·        Applications require internal audit and management review

·        Consider inconsistent actions identified in previous audits

·        Evaluate the ongoing effectiveness of the management system to achieve its goals

·        Guarantees continuous operational monitoring

·        Identify all areas for potential management system improvement

An unscheduled audit can also be conducted as per the terms and conditions described in your agreement.

Re- Certification

A Recertification audit is performed in an organization when the 3-year cycle of the certificate expires. The Purpose of Re-certification audit is ensuring that the company is capable to effectively managing the system. The auditor ensures the 3-year improvements and Stage 2 requirement of the audit as per the accreditation body.If there have been any major changes such as change of location the certification body carries out a Stage 1 audit again

Transfer Certification

The transfer certification is a term used to transfer your certification to other certification body. When an organization finds that a certification does not live up to the expectation companies can and should change the existing certification body. The new certification body accepts the state of certification within the same accreditation when it is equal to or less than 6 months

Retaining ISO 27001 Certification

Obtaining ISO 27001 certification, which is an important step for any business, is only the first step in the process of continuous improvement, which is in the philosophy of ISO.

You will be amazed at how much you learn from the certification process; However, after certification, you should continue to use and maintain a management system.

There are a number of requirements that companies must meet to improve their systems and businesses, as well as provide the certification perspective.

 This includes management review meetings, ongoing monitoring of customer improvement and satisfaction, as well as regular internal audits. Performing a regular internal audit is time-consuming, which not only requires knowledge and training of the ISO standard, but the person performing the audit is not involved in the work they are investigating.

We provide iso 9001 certification

[lets-kimberly-blog3]

Who needs ISO Certification?

Purpose of ISO certification

ISO certification ensures that a management system, has all the requirements for standardization as per the ISO standards. ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is an independent, non-governmental and international organization that develops standards for the quality, safety and effectiveness of products, services and systems.

ISO certifications are available in many industries, from energy management and social responsibility to medical devices and energy management. ISO standards are designed to ensure compliance. Each certification has different standards and criteria and is numerically classified.

International standards mean that consumers trust in their products can be safe, reliable and of good quality. ISO standards on road safety, gaming safety, and medical kits are just some of the things that contribute to a safer world.

Supply Chain and Customer satisfaction

An ISO certification can improve an organization by improving the performance of its process. The ISO insists on adhering the Strict Standards and guidelines developed by the best practices followed all round the world. An Organization which is ISO certified can improve the whole supply chain both down the line and to the customers improving the customer satisfaction

Most of the ISO standards are developed to Standardize the process that are being followed in an organization. Depending upon the Industries there are many standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000 applicable to the organization. Each standards concentrates to satisfy all the interested parties including the customer

We provide training for pelatihan iso 17025

Relation between customer satisfaction and business improvement

Many companies want to implement an ISO certificate just to fulfill a customer need. The client says that it only works with ISO certified vendors to get (or hold) the work for which the certificate is required. The problem with these companies is that they are looking for short term payments. They see something different as an advantage - we need money and ignore long-term benefits, such as "if we keep the customer satisfied, they want to come back".

They do not cover the concept of quality through continuous improvement. They do not understand that the ultimate goal is customer satisfaction. See, you can get an ISO certificate (which is an ISO certificate) that requires ISO certification without seeing the actual process or refinement. Focusing on this is just one benefit - your immediate benefit - without putting the customer in front of you will cost you dearly in the future. Hopefully some management system ideas can break down and eventually shut down ... but do you want to believe a plan behind happiness?

After obtaining your ISO certificate, you will be able to advertise quality certification and respond to pricing requests (RFQs) from companies that make ISO certification "mandatory". ISO certification can open up new markets that you could not get to your certification.

No process and no one is perfect. A well-managed system allows your company to reach perfection. Over time, processes get better, more consistent, and when you reach your goals with regular adherence, you see significant results. Your process waste is reduced to one person.

Waste is lost forever. Waste results of poor quality and inefficiency. Chaos arises from change and inconsistent processes. Reduce change, improve consistency, and you'll have less losses ... and more money. It's easy!

Need for ISO in manufacturing Industries

An ISO certification can Meet the customer requirements, Get more revenue and business from New customers, Improve company and product quality, increase customer satisfaction with your products, describe, understand and communicate your company process, develop a professional culture and better employee morale, Improve the consistency of your operations, focus management and employees, Improve efficiency, reduce waste, and save money, achieve internal recognition. The most common ISO certification for an Manufacturing industries are ISO 9001 (Quality management system, ISO 14001 Environmental Management system, ISO 45001 Occupational Health and management System, ISO 22000 Food safety management system, ISO 27001 Information security management System.

Need for ISO in Service Industries

ISO certification is common in the manufacturing sector, but less common in service-oriented industries, as well as construction. For example, the process of creating, perfecting and improving a widget has been carefully analyzed for many years throughout the organization and its importance is widely understood. However, it is more difficult to imagine a single standard of process over a service company with different motives, parameters, timelines and protocols. This is why the introduction of a management system is so expensive.

Internal benefits

·        Provides an effective management process with top management

·        Identifies areas of responsibility throughout the organization

·        Deliver a positive message to employees and customers

·        Identifies and encourages efficient and time-saving processes

·        Note the major disadvantages

·        Reduce your costs

·        Provides continuous evaluation and improvement

·        Marketing opportunities

External benefits

·        Quality and service were improved

·        Timely disposition

·        The first approach is correct

·        Less products and complaints came back

·        An independent audit shows the quality