Certification is the official recognition by an accredited body that an organisation has achieved a
particular standard. Having an external body certify that the QMS meets the requirements of ISO
9001:2008 can be helpful in the ongoing management process as well as providing assurance to
customers and other stakeholders that the QMS is robust.
Following certification a representative of the certifying body will conduct twice-yearly visits to
ensure that the organisation is still meeting the requirements of the standard. These audits can be
daunting but should be viewed by the facility manager as an opportunity for continuous
improvement rather than an arduous task to be enduredCertification is the official recognition by an accredited body that an organisation has achieved a
particular standard. Having an external body certify that the QMS meets the requirements of ISO
9001:2008 can be helpful in the ongoing management process as well as providing assurance to
customers and other stakeholders that the QMS is robust.
Following certification a representative of the certifying body will conduct twice-yearly visits to
ensure that the organisation is still meeting the requirements of the standard. These audits can be
daunting but should be viewed by the facility manager as an opportunity for continuous
improvement rather than an arduous task to be enduredv