ISO 9001 Certification: what Is It?

The ISO 9001:2015 certification is an international standard for quality management systems (QMS). It applies to any type of organization that aims to continuously improve the management of its business processes and meet customer requirements.  

Istituto Giordano is an ISO 9001 Certification Body accredited by ACCREDIA
View all Accreditation Certificates (No. 00019) on the ACCREDIA website.  

The ISO 9001 standard

ISO 9001 defines the minimum requirements that a management system must meet to ensure the quality level of products and services, while monitoring and improving operational and support processes.  

The certification is voluntary and is based on eight key principles:  

• Customer focus 
• Leadership
• Employee engagement  
• Process approach  
• System approach to management  
• Continuous improvement  
• Fact-based decision making  
• Mutually beneficial supplier relationships 

Each company is free to choose which and how many improvement objectives to pursue, depending on its economic capabilities and technological level.  

Benefits of UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 Certification

A company with an **ISO 9001-certified quality system:  

• Ensures a solid structure, assessed by an independent certification body.  
• Has business processes capable of responding effectively to the social and economic context in which it operates.  
• Enables continuous improvement within the organization.  
• Helps organizations to set objectives and mitigate risks in specific areas.  

How to obtain ISO 9001 Certification?

The main steps in the certification process include:  

1. Completion of the information questionnaire 
2. Receipt of the technical and financial proposal, which, once accepted, serves as the service agreement  
3. Audit process (Phase 1 + Phase 2) and issuance of the final report  
4. Evaluation of documentation by a Technical Committee 
5. Issuance of the certificate of conformity 
6. Annual audits to maintain certification  

The certification is valid for three years, with the possibility of renewal at the end of the three-year period.  
 

Why obtain ISO 9001 Certification with Istituto Giordano?

We ensure professionalism and experience through our employees and collaborators, and we select qualified auditors across the national territory.  
Additionally, our multidisciplinary service offering meets the needs of a constantly evolving market.  

ISO 9001 Certification costs: what factors influence them?

The main factors that impact certification costs include:

• Industry in which the company operates  
• Organization size, in terms of personnel and revenue  
• Number of company locations