International Standard of Organization(ISO) is an independent, non-government organization that develops and publishes standards that are followed worldwide. The ISO standards are globally approved by specialists and works in 165 countries. 

 

These standards are nothing but guidelines that specify the best way of undertaking any kind of business, be it the food industry or textile industry. Safe, reliable, and good quality products and services, along with minimal waste and error, can be generated by the usage of the ISO standards.

ISO 9001 is one among the 21548 standards. It is one of the most widely used standards which sets out the criteria for a Quality Management System. This standard is used by Organizations to exhibit their ability to provide reliable products and services that meet customer and regulatory criteria.

The latest ISO 9001 was published in the year 2015 (also known as ISO 9001:2015) and it can be applied to organizations of all sizes, operative natures, etc.

ISO 9001 in South Africa 

South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the world's 24th-most populous nation with over 59 million populations and a great tourist destination. With more population and tourism comes more economic competition. Therefore, standardizing your organization will become the number one priority to stand out. ISO 9001 Certification in South Africa can help you achieve this feat in minimal time.

The ISO 9001 standard relies on seven Quality Management Principles to make the certification effective.

•  Client focus-It helps understand the customer requirements.

• Leadership- A good top management team who is responsible to complete the project in the specified time with the allotted budget. 

• The engagement of individuals-The staff at your organization is the most important asset, and their knowledge and experience need to be understood in the QMS.

• Method approach-In an Organization, everything we do is a process. Therefore, a well-defined system with segregated tasks is important.

• Evidence-based decision making-we can better manage and improve the QMS, by basing our decisions on facts.

• Relationship management-The products and services provided by our suppliers greatly impact our own product. Therefore, we need to efficiently manage our relationship with the suppliers.

Benefits of ISO 9001 certification

The benefits of ISO 9001 in South Africa are not just for the operations aspect of your business but it applies to every aspect of the business, including strategic planning, sales and marketing, and employee engagement. Some of the benefits are:

• Adaptability- Suitable for both small and large organizations

• Effectiveness- reduces errors and increases productivity.

• Profit- Increased revenue by streamlining your processes and getting more contracts.

• Quality processes and procedures

• Global recognition – ISO is recognized in approximately 188 countries, and it can help you to access worldwide trade.

• Better supplier relationships 

• Factual approach to decision making 

• Better client satisfaction by having a feedback system in place.

• Constant development by using non-conformity reporting and trend analysis.

• In the future, ISO 9001 shall be a compulsory demand from customers and external third-party auditors are going to be employed to see however well your organization is compliant with the quality.

The International Organization for Standardization only sets the ISO standards and we, at Finecert, provide the solutions, consultations, and certification services for numerous International Standards, including ISO 9001 Certification in South Africa. You can check out all the ISO Certification in South Africa by following the hyperlink. 

Details about Finecert

Finecert is a leading global organization with a team of highly-trained consultants that have expertise in getting your organization ISO certified as per your needs. We employ a very cost-effective and transparent approach in dealing with our clients, and establishing a long-term relationship with them is our objective. We deal with our clients with the utmost integrity.

ISO in South Africa is one of the many overseas operations we undertake and wish to help the organizations in this country to get ISO certified as per their requirements. We also have operations in the Middle East, Asia and, many other African countries.

To know more about ISO certification and consultation in South Africa, you can write to us or request a quote at  contact@finecert.com  or visit our website www.finecert.com to check all the ISO services we provide in South Africa.