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ISO-certificering
The key to global quality and trust
In the dynamic world of modern business, ISO certification not only increases your organisation's credibility, it also streamlines your operations and gives you a competitive advantage. Want to get started? Read more about how it works and DEKRA's role in the certification process here.
ISO certification confirms that a company meets international standards for quality, sustainability and safety. An ISO standard describes international standards developed and published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Audits are used by an external certification body, such as DEKRA, to assess whether the organisation's management system complies with the designated ISO standards.
The variety of ISO standards
The International Organization for Standardization constantly develops and updates these standards. When an ISO certificate is issued by an accredited certification body, it ensures increased customer confidence.
ISO certification for management systems
ISO certification applies to a wide range of topics within an organisation. The standards apply to processes, products, services or systems. At DEKRA Audit, we are accredited for an extensive scope and certify management systems in the following areas:
Benefits of ISO certification
- Efficiency improvements: By implementing ISO standards, companies can streamline their internal processes. This leads to less waste and errors, which ultimately increases productivity. For example, a company that standardises its quality controls can minimise production errors and work more efficiently.
- Increased customer confidence: ISO certification gives customers assurance that a company meets internationally recognised quality standards. This increases their confidence in the company's products or services, resulting in higher customer satisfaction and loyalty. Customers know they can count on consistency and reliability.
- Access to new markets: Companies with ISO certification can more easily enter new markets and meet tender requirements. Many industries and markets require certifications as a basic requirement, giving certified companies a competitive advantage. This opens doors to new business opportunities and customers.
- Effective risk management: ISO certifications help companies identify and manage risks. Structured processes allow companies to identify and address potential problems early, making them better prepared for unexpected events.
No, ISO certification is not mandatory. It is a voluntary certification, which enables you to demonstrate that you are in control of your organisation. However, some sectors or customers may require ISO certification as a condition of doing business with you.
DEKRA's approach to ISO certification
You are ISO certified when an accredited external certification body, such as DEKRA, has audited your organisation's processes. A certification process at DEKRA consists of set steps. DEKRA assesses the functionality, effectiveness and performance of your business processes, in relation to the risks your organisation faces. We assess these processes on the basis of the established standard, a set of rules that must be met. The ISO standard is important to make certification possible, but the main focus is on actual functionality and performance of the management system for your organisation, customers, employees and other stakeholders.
Personal approach
DEKRA deploys auditors who penetrate to the core of the processes, thus revealing the actual bottlenecks. This mainly concerns the effectiveness of the processes in relation to the goals set, with DEKRA using the standard as a reference. Whether your goal is process optimisation or increasing confidence in your organisation, our team of experienced professionals offers a personalised approach during the certification process. Thanks to our expertise, navigating the complexities of ISO certification becomes a clear experience.