Non-UKAS ISO Certification
Not all businesses need UKAS-accredited certifications.
Many organisations need an ISO certification but don’t need the system to be externally certified by a UKAS accredited body. This may be due to your customer base not requesting this or you simply want to work to a quality management system to improve your processes but do not need external certification.
A non-UKAS ISO certification will be a lower cost due to no external surveillance having to take place, the team at Compliant will audit your system and provide you with a certificate to state you are working to the ISO standard. We will also provide you with a logo that can be used on your website, marketing literature to show you are ISO certified.
If you’re not sure if you need UKAS or non-UKAS certification, check out our blog which explains the differences and benefits of both. Wondering why it’s better to invest in UKAS-accredited certifications rather than non-UKAS?
ISO standards have been adopted by millions of organisations across the world and are used by businesses like yours to continually monitor, manage and improve the quality of their products and services.
It is a powerful business improvement tool, providing the framework and guidance you need to help you consistently meet your customer’s expectations and regulatory requirements.
What are the benefits of getting your business ISO certified?
- Identify risks and opportunities
The best way to deal with quality issues is to prevent them from occurring in the first place. To achieve this goal the standard asks you to identify potential risks to your business and control them in a structured way. This risk-based thinking leads to fewer surprises, improved planning, more effective decision-making and better relationships with suppliers, customers and employees.
At the same time, ISO asks you to look for opportunities for your business and consider how to take advantage of them in an organized fashion.
- Prevent problems from reoccurring
Too often businesses repeat the same mistakes because they don’t have a system to record and correct problems as they occur. ISO requires you to maintain careful records of problems, seek out their root causes and come up with lasting solutions. The result is less waste, better quality and lower costs.
- Boost your marketing and sales efforts
Just think of how many times you’ve seen companies promote their ISO certification in advertising, on their website and even on a banner outside their building. As an internationally recognized quality management system, achieving ISO certification will support your marketing and help increase your sales. Indeed, many large companies require their suppliers to be ISO certified and certification can be particularly important if you want to enter foreign markets.
- Improve employee performance
Employee morale improves when they know you are committed to eliminating waste and producing the highest quality products and services. ISO also requires you define tasks (who does what), eliminate skills gaps in your business and communicate your quality policies to employees.
- Improve your control over the business
ISO requires you monitor, measure, analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of your quality management system. By doing so, you will generate performance metrics that allow you to judge how well you’re doing and where you need to improve. These are powerful tools for gaining insight into your business and make better decisions.
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A Step-by-Step Guide
The Gap Analysis
Identify gaps in your current system compared to the desired standards.
Implementation Support
Provide guidance to amend and implement necessary changes to meet standards
Stage One Assessment
Conduct a preliminary assessment to ensure readiness for certification.
Internal Audit
Perform an internal audit to verify compliance and prepare for final assessment.
Stage Two Assessment
Carry out the main certification audit to ensure all standards are met.
Ongoing Support and Improvement
Offer continuous support to maintain compliance and drive improvements.
Other Services
ISO and Business Training Courses
Health and Safety Consulting
Our dedicated process and post certification
Research & Analysis
We tailor standards to fit your business needs, helping you implement a documented management system. Our goal is to ensure compliance with your selected standard(s).
Assessment
We start with a document review to verify your system’s existence. Next, we conduct onsite assessments to ensure your operations align with your documented system.
Certification
If any issues are found, we’ll provide a detailed report and give you the chance to address them. Once everything is resolved, we issue your certificates and complete your registration with the applicable schemes.
