ISO 9001:2015 QMS Standard and its Certification
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ISO 9001:2015
QMS standard is a standard developed by the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) that outlines requirements for a quality management
system (QMS). Requirements of this standard can be implemented by an
organization. The standard is designed to help organizations ensure that their
products and services consistently meet customer requirements and that their
processes are continually improved.
ISO 9001:2015
QMS standard outlines a number of requirements that organizations must meet in
order to achieve its certification. These requirements include establishing and
maintaining a quality management system, defining processes and procedures,
setting objectives and targets, monitoring and measuring performance, and
implementing corrective actions when necessary. Please note that certification
is not a requirement of the standard, however ISO 9001:2015 compliance
certification can be valuable for organizations seeking to demonstrate their
commitment to quality and continuous improvement. Certification is typically
achieved through an audit process conducted by an independent third-party
certification body.
When an
organization seeks certification to the ISO 9001:2015 QMS standard, it should
select a certification body that is accredited by an International
Accreditation Forum (IAF) member accreditation body. The IAF is an
international organization that facilitates the exchange of information and
cooperation among accreditation bodies and other stakeholders involved in
conformity assessment activities.
Accreditation
bodies are responsible for evaluating and accrediting certification bodies to
ensure that they meet internationally recognized standards for competence and
impartiality. Certification bodies that are accredited by an IAF member
accreditation body have demonstrated that they meet these standards and are
therefore considered to be reliable and trustworthy.
When selecting a
certification body, organizations should ensure that the certification body is
accredited to certify organizations to the ISO 9001 standard and that it has
the necessary expertise and experience to meet their specific needs. By
choosing an accredited certification body, organizations can be confident that
their certification is valid and that it will be recognized internationally.
In India, National
Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) is an IAF member
accreditation body. NABCB is a constituent board of the Quality Council of
India (QCI) and is responsible for accrediting certification bodies in India
that provide certification services in various fields including Quality
Management System (QMS) certification to ISO 9001:2015 QMS standard. NABCB's
accreditation is recognized by the IAF, which means that certification bodies
accredited by NABCB are also recognized internationally.
It is important
to note that organizations seeking certification to the ISO 9001:2015 QMS
standard in India should select a certification body that is accredited by
NABCB or another IAF member accreditation body to ensure the validity and
international recognition of their certification.
- Keshav Ram
Singhal
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