ISO 9001:2015 QMS Standard and its Certification

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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