FAQ

Why is being certified important?

ISO standards contribute to the development, manufacturing and supply of products and services more efficient, safer and cleaner. On top of that, ISO Certification gives a standardized dimension to the company. Being ISO certified gives an organization a better capability to compete in a global market. This is due to the fact that ISO certification is a benchmark that reputable companies/organization should achieve. For example, ISO 9001 is an international reference for quality requirements in business to business dealings.

ISO certification also helps to move an organization from just complying to industrial standards to being able to achieve results. It also helps to improve management systems, customer service and efficiency through reduced customer complaints and reduced cycle times. For example, ISO 14001 increases operational efficiency as a common terminology for all locations of a multinational organization will increase efficiency of communication and hence, improve results.

Other than the importance ISO/OHSAS certification as mentioned above, being ISO/OHSAS certified can bring about many benifits to the company. For example, being certified in OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Assesment Series) can reduce an organization's insurance costs as well as costs incured due to absenteeism.

To read more on ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001, click any of the links below.