ISO is an international, independent, non-profit, and non-government organization. ISO's full form is “International Organization for Standardization“. ISO develops the standards and publishes, and consists of standards institutes from various nations around the world.
SELECT THE BEST ISO STANDARD THAT FITS YOUR BUSINESS!
Which ISO Standard is Best For Your Business?
When you decide to go with ISO Certification for your
business, the first thing that comes to you is to identify the ISO Standard
that is applicable to your Business. You can choose ISO Standards mentioned
below based on the Scope of the Company, and your business requirements. or you
can speak with our experts: +91 8867 260 270
ISO 9001:2015 QMS
ISO
9001:2015 is the international standard that specifies requirements
for a Quality Management System (QMS). These ISO standards have their
main focus on organizations without considering the product size or various
other factors. Evidently, the most recent version of ISO 9001, i.e. ISO
9001:2015 is much more lucrative for small and medium enterprises.
ISO 27001:2013 ISMS
ISO 27001 –
Information Security Management System, lets the company maintain the security
of information, such as financial data, proprietary information, personnel
details, and third-party information. The ISO 27001 (ISMS) is a structural
approach to the management system for confidential business information to keep
it safe. It includes persons, processes, and IT systems through the
implementation of a risk management process.
ISO 14001:2015 EMS
ISO 14001 lays out
the environmental management system guidelines that a company can use to boost
its organizational effectiveness. ISO 14001:2015 is meant for use by a company
looking to actively handle its environmental activities, leading to the
sustainability base of the environment.
ISO 45001:2018 OHSMS
ISO 45001:2018,
Occupational Health and Safety Management System applies to any organization
that wants to create, enforce, and sustain an OH&S management scheme to
enhance occupational health and security, eliminate hazards, and minimize
OH&S risks (including system deficiencies), take advantage of OH&S
possibilities, and resolve non-compliance with OH&S management scheme
connected with its operations
ISO 22000:2018 FSMS
ISO 22000:2018 sets out the requirements for a food
safety management system and can be certified to. It maps out what an
organization needs to do to demonstrate its ability to control food safety
hazards in order to ensure that food is safe. It can be used by any
organization regardless of its size or position in the food chain.
ISO 20000-1 ITSMS
ISO 20000-1:2018 is
the IT Service Management System Standard. The ISO 20000 standard helps
organizations to promote and encourage their assurance of quality-based
services. The Service delivery to your Customers/clients will be more effective
and trustworthy.
ISO 50001:2018 EnMS
The ISO 50001:2018
is the Energy Management System, which is defined and published by the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The main objective
of ISO 5001:2015 is to ensure the savings of energy and related costs. From
Small-scale to Large-scale organizations across the globe are working towards
managing and reducing the energy usage and costs involved in regular energy
consumption.
PICKING AN ISO BODY IN KENYA.
How to Find the Best ISO Certification Body in Kenya?
It is the most important and first step towards getting your
company ISO Certified in Kenya. ISO Certification Bodies are the authorized,
accredited ISO Certificate issuers. You have to choose the best ISO
Certification Body in Kenya. You must verify the accreditation details of the
Certification Body. This is how you can ensure yourself the best ISO experience
in Kenya.
You may check for the following details for selecting the
best ISO CB.
- Speak
with Genveritas ISO consultants to identify the best ISO Certification
Body in Kenya.
- Check
their Accreditation Body. The accreditation body must be a member of IAF. You can IAF Website for
actual Details.
- Check
for the Scope of
Accreditation Program of the Certification Body.
ISO CERTIFICATION COST IN KENYA
How Much Does ISO Certification Cost In Nairobi, Kenya?
The cost of getting ISO certification in
Kenya is not fixed and varies from business to business. We
Genveritas – ISO Consultants in Kenya can make sure of
the affordable cost for ISO by considering various parameters such as efforts,
the number of employees, and the number of locations.
However, one can estimate the approximate cost of ISO
Certification in Kenya lies anywhere between $400 to $5000 annually. The ISO
cost is based on the services you opted for. The Implementation, Training, and
Documentation charges may be calculated based on Man-day charges of ISO
Auditors.
TIME REQUIRED TO GET ISO CERTIFIED IN KENYA
How Long Does It Take To Get ISO Certified In Nairobi, Kenya?
The total time required for getting ISO Certified in Kenya
varies from company to company. This is because of the size of the Company
(Number of Employees). For the most part, the time required to finish the
procedure is somewhere between 15 to 60 Days.
SIMPLIFIED ISO CERTIFICATION PROCESS IN KENYA
PROCEDURE TO GET ISO CERTIFIED IN 4 STEPS
1. Application Submission
After selecting the required ISO Standard, You need to apply
with the required details. The certification body will share the detailed quotation for ISO
Certification in Kenya. You need to review the Quote and start the ISO
Certification Project with the certification body of your choice.
2. Implementation of ISO System
Certification body Consultants will prepare the implementation plan based
on the Gap analysis. and help you to prepare all the necessary ISO Documents as
per the desired Standard. They’ll conduct an internal audit of your organization
to ensure the effectiveness of the implemented system.
3. ISO Certification Body Audit
They’ll arrange a Certification Audit through the Certification
Body. The Certification Body will conduct the audit in stages to ensure a proper
system of ISO Standards.
a. Stage 1 Audit:
Auditors from Certification will review your documented
system as a part of the Stage 1 ISO Certification Audit. This can be done Online or
on-site depending on the requirements.
b. Stage 2 Audit:
After the initial review, the auditor from the Certification
Body will visit the organization to review the implemented system. If all the
necessary requirements are satisfied as per the STandards, then an ISO Certificate
will be granted to you. If not satisfied, allow you to clear non-conformities and
conduct an audit again.
4. Surveillance Audits
Surveillance Audit is conducted from time to time,
essentially to guarantee that ISO quality standards are being maintained by the
organization.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
- WHAT
IS ISO CERTIFICATION?
ISO certification guarantees that an organization operates
its business using international norms for goods, services, and operations.
These may include business management, and environmental policies, or they may be
standards established by the ISO for particular business industries.
- WHO
CAN GET AN ISO CERTIFICATION?
All Companies can be certified with ISO Standards.
Regardless of size, nature, and type, all organizations are eligible for ISO Certification. From Small-scale (Even one person) organizations to Large-scale organizations can take ISO Certification.
- HOW
TO VERIFY THE ISO CERTIFICATE?
All Certificates come with Unique Identification Numbers.
You can verify the certificates in the respected Certification Body websites.
Even the certification details are found in the Accreditation bodies.
- HOW
MUCH DOES ISO CERTIFICATION COST?
There are no fixed charges for the ISO Certifications. Costs
are based on the ISO Standards, the Nature of the business, the number of employees, and
the Services. Based on the Certification Body and Accreditation Body, the
charges may change. For a better understanding of the charges, kindly speak
with experts.
- HOW
TO GET ISO CERTIFICATION IN Kenya?
To get ISO Certification in Nairobi, Kenya, Applicant has to start with the Application Process. The detailed Procedure is explained above.
How To Implement ISO Management System (In 6 Steps)
The Simplified ISO Implementation Process is detailed below
in the form percentage Bar. The overall ISO Implementation Process may take a
minimum of 45 days to 150 days based on the nature and size of the
Organization.
The Timeline shown below is just for indication to give you
a pictorial imagination of the ISO Implementation Process. Actual Actions may
vary based on the Business Factors and Requirements.
GAP ANALYSIS
- Application
Process
- Quotation
Acceptance
- Discussion
with Management
- Initial
Analysis of System
AWARENESS PROGRAM
- Awareness
Training
- Documentation
Training
IMPLEMENTATION
- System
Planning
- Roles
& Responsibilities
- Communication
DOCUMENTATION
- Manuals,
Objectives and Scope
- Preparation
of Policies
- Standard
Operating Procedure
- Instructions,
Forms & Records
SYSTEM REVIEW
- Internal
Audit
- Management
Review Meeting
- Corrective
& Preventive Actions
- Continual
Improvements
CERTIFICATION AUDIT
- Stage
-1 Audit (Initial Review)
- Stage
-2 Audit (Onsite Evaluation)
- Issue
of Certification
- Surveillance
Audits