Why you should use an accredited certification organization

Choosing the right organization to certify you can be fraught with uncertainty. Choosing a certification body accredited by an accreditation body that is a signatory to the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) demonstrates that it complies with best practice. It is competent to provide consistently reliable and impartial services that meet the relevant internationally recognized standard.

What should you pay attention to when choosing a certification organization?

When choosing an organization to certify your management system, you should pay attention to a number of factors:

• continuous monitoring of staff qualifications, training, and competence;
• availability of technically competent people with relevant experience and knowledge in the field;
• certification is recognized by suppliers in domestic and foreign markets;
• certification independently and impartially confirms compliance with the standard.
  

Accreditation

Accreditation is an independent assessment of a certification body in accordance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021: (Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems) to ensure their impartiality, competence, and consistency. The standard establishes principles and requirements for the competence, consistency, and impartiality of bodies providing management system audit and certification services. In many countries, accreditation is not mandatory. It should be noted that if a certification body is not accredited, this does not mean that it is not a reputable organization. However, many certification bodies decide to seek accreditation in order to demonstrate independent confirmation of their competence and independence.

What are the benefits of using an accredited certification organization?

There are many reasons why you should use the services of an accredited certification organization:

• Eliminate risks to your supplies by choosing a certification body that will provide services that best meet your requirements.
• Gain new business opportunities, as the use of accredited conformity assessment services is becoming a key requirement in both the public and private sectors.
• Enter foreign markets, as certificates issued by bodies accredited by a signatory to the IAF Multilateral Agreement are recognized worldwide.
• Implement best practices, as the certification body is required to have the necessary expertise in your industry.
• Control costs through knowledge sharing, as accredited certification bodies are a reliable source of impartial recommendations.
• Strengthen your competitive advantage and market leadership by demonstrating proven evidence of best practice implementation.
• Confirm due diligence in the event of legal or judicial issues.
• Reduce administrative work and improve operational efficiency by reducing the need for re-audits.