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ISO certification
ISO certification shows that your business runs to an international management system standard, such as ISO 9001 for quality. We help you prepare the documents and records the standard asks for, and arrange the audit with a certification body accredited by NABCB or another IAF member. The certification body audits you and issues the certificate.
- Accredited certification bodies only
- Gap check and documents written for your business
- Internal audit and management review set up
- Audit dates arranged, with support on the day
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Price
ISO certification support
₹4,999+ ₹900 GST
3–6 weeks, depending on your readiness and audit dates
- Choice of standard and scope of certification
- Gap check against the standard
- Policy, objectives and procedures drafted for your business
- Formats for the records you'll keep
- Guidance on the internal audit and management review
- An accredited certification body arranged
- Support during the certification audit
Fees are before 18% GST and cover one standard for one site. The certification body's audit and certificate fees, and its yearly surveillance audit fees, are paid at actuals.
Who needs ISO certification
- Businesses bidding for tenders that ask for ISO 9001
- Suppliers to large companies, exporters and government buyers
- Manufacturers and service firms setting up a quality system
- Businesses asked for environmental, safety or information security certification
Documents you'll need
- Certificate of incorporation, partnership deed or other constitution document
- GST registration certificate or other address proof
- Description of your products or services and your sites
- Organisation chart and number of employees
- Existing procedures, checklists or forms, if any
- Records you already keep, such as purchases, sales, complaints and maintenance
You upload these from your order page after you pay. Scans or clear phone photos are fine.
How it works
- 1
Standard and scope
We agree which standard you need, and which products, services and sites the certificate will cover.
- 2
Gap check
We compare how you work today with what the standard asks for, and list what's missing.
- 3
Documents and records
We draft the policy, objectives, procedures and record formats. You start using them in your daily work.
- 4
Internal audit and review
You run an internal audit and a management review with our guidance, so the system has been tried before the external audit.
- 5
Certification audit
The certification body audits you, usually in two stages. If it finds gaps, we help you close them.
- 6
Certificate
The certification body issues the certificate, valid for three years with a surveillance audit each year.
Choose an accredited certification body
ISO writes the standards but doesn't certify anyone. Certificates are issued by certification bodies, and they carry weight only when the body is accredited: in India by NABCB, or abroad by another member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF).
Tenders and large buyers often check this, and many accredited certificates can be verified on the IAF CertSearch database. We work only with accredited bodies, and we don't arrange certificates without an audit.
What the audit involves
Initial certification is a two-stage audit. Stage 1 reviews your documents and readiness; stage 2 checks that the system works in practice, through records, interviews and a look at the site.
The certificate is valid for three years. The certification body returns for a surveillance audit each year and a recertification audit before the three years end. Your system has to keep running between audits, with internal audits, management reviews and corrective actions recorded.
Which standard
ISO 9001, for quality management, is the one most often asked for. ISO 14001 covers environmental management, ISO 45001 occupational health and safety, ISO/IEC 27001 information security and ISO 22000 food safety.
A business can be certified to more than one, and the systems can share documents. Our fee covers one standard at one site; for more than one, we quote after a short call.
Frequently asked questions
Does ISO issue the certificate?
No. ISO publishes the standards. Certificates come from certification bodies, which should be accredited by NABCB or another IAF member.
How long does ISO certification take?
For a small business with simple processes, often three to six weeks from start to certificate. It depends on how quickly you put the system in place and on the certification body's audit dates.
What does the certification body charge?
It depends on the standard, your headcount, the number of sites and the body. We get the quote before you commit, and you pay the body at actuals.
How long is the certificate valid?
Three years, subject to a surveillance audit each year. If a surveillance audit is missed or failed, the certificate can be suspended.
Can you get me a certificate without an audit?
No. Certificates issued without a proper audit aren't accredited, and tenders and buyers often reject them. We only work with accredited bodies that audit you.
Is ISO certification compulsory?
Not by law, for most businesses. It's usually a condition set by tenders, large buyers or export customers.