It is a set of interrelated elements of an organization to establish policies, objectives, and processes to achieve those goals (e.g., quality, environment, or safety).

It is a systematic, independent, and documented process to obtain objective evidence and evaluate it to determine the extent to which audit criteria are fulfilled.

No, it's voluntary, but often required by clients/large companies for tenders and supply chains.

Certification is the assessment of your company's conformity. Accreditation is the evaluation of the Certification Body's (like us) competence by a national authority.

The timeline depends on the organization's size and readiness, but typically the process spans from a few weeks to several months.

The path includes a Gap Analysis, Stage 1 Audit (documentation review), Stage 2 Audit (implementation check), and finally the issuance of the certificate.

Yes, scalable to any size, with tailored audits.

In accordance with international standards, a management system certificate is valid for 3 years.

The initial audit grants the certificate. Surveillance audits are conducted annually to ensure the management system is maintained and continuously improved.

To keep the certificate valid, your organization must demonstrate during surveillance audits that the system remains compliant with the standard's requirements.