FAQs

Here are a few short videos going over frequently asked questions.
What is ISO 9001?

ISO 9001 is a quality management standard that is internationally recognised. The ISO 9001 standard is recognised by public and commercial sector businesses and is suitable for large and small organisations.

Is ISO 9001 suitable for my business?

Are you wondering whether ISO 9001 is suitable for your business? ISO 9001 is suitable for 1-man businesses right the way through to large, multinational conglomerates. We specialise in supporting SMEs with ISO 9001 but offer a wide range of packages for larger organisations.

What are the benefits of ISO 9001?

Whether your organisation consists of 1 person or has hundreds of employees the procedures and processes for ISO 9001 will be identical. There is no differential; the standard and reputation are the same.

Wondering how long it takes to become ISO 9001 certified?

Compliant can get a company through ISO 9001 certification in just 7 days if needed. However, we recommend an initial 6-week period to enable time for discussions, implementation and making the management system bespoke to the individual company.

What is the difference between UKAS and non-UKAS?

Any business can have a management system. A non UKAS management system may adhere to a standard such as ISO 9001 but it’s not regulated or checked.

Are there any payment plans for ISO certification available?

Compliant’s ISO certification proposals come in two parts; the quotation from the chosen certification body and the implementation cost from Compliant.

What does Compliant offer?

Complaint as a company are UKAS certified, offering five main standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22301, ISO 27001 and ISO 45001.

Who are ISO certifications for?

There are a lot of misconceptions about ISO certification. Over time any organisation can embed ISO.

What is ISO 27001?

ISO 27001 was designed to reduce risk, secure the business and review intellectual property. The standard is suitable for any companies dealing with the public sector, for example the NHS.