Standard and scope planning
Identify the business objective and applicable certifiable standard.
ISO CERTIFICATION — READINESS & GUIDANCE
Define activities and covered sites.
Gather evidence of working processes.
UNDERSTAND THE ASSESSMENT
ISO develops standards; external certification bodies perform certification. A useful project starts with the right standard, activities and sites rather than a generic certificate. We help organise implementation and readiness work, while the selected certification body independently assesses the system and decides whether to certify it.
PLAN THE RIGHT SUPPORT
Identify the business objective and applicable certifiable standard.
Organise responsibilities, processes and documented information.
Review operational evidence and improvement actions before assessment.
Clarify assessment scope and check relevant accreditation information.
Connect the work to actual activities and sites.
Prepare evidence that reflects implemented processes.
Separate advisory preparation from the certification decision.
Review the applicant, assessment route and evidence needed for your case.
Confirm that the chosen standard supports certification and meets the business need.
Identify relevant activities, locations and responsibilities.
Prepare evidence of the system’s operation and review.
Confirm the current programme or standard requirements for the particular application.
Start with your organisation, product or project and the assessment objective.
This is a starting checklist. Final requirements depend on your profile and the relevant filing procedure. Do not submit identity documents through the general enquiry form.
Confirm the standard and business objective.
Stage 1
Identify available evidence and implementation gaps.
Stage 2
Organise the system and the records of its operation.
Stage 3
Prepare for the chosen body’s audit and follow-up requirements.
Stage 4
Existing processes influence the preparation needed.
The system needs records of actual operation.
The certification body controls assessment and decisions.
UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE
| Role | What it does | Important distinction |
|---|---|---|
| ISO | Develops international standards. | Does not certify organisations. |
| Certification body | Assesses and certifies within its relevant scope. | Its identity and competence should be checked. |
| Accreditation | Provides independent confirmation of a body’s competence. | The accredited scope must match the intended certification. |
Trade Innovation does not issue certificates on behalf of ISO or claim ISO membership. Certification is performed by an external body; no outcome or universal market acceptance is guaranteed.
WHY TRADE INNOVATION
Start with your plans and available records. We’ll help organise the work into an understandable scope.
Identify the documents needed for the agreed route.
Know what information and decisions are needed from you.
Understand the preparation work and independent assessment responsibilities.
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VIDEO GUIDES
EXPLORE RELATED SERVICES
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Explore service
Review the activity, site and operating stage to identify the consent, authorisation or clearance requirements relevant to your project.
Explore serviceNo. Certification is performed by external certification bodies.
Do not assume so. Some standards provide guidance rather than certifiable requirements.
No. Its claim relates to the stated management-system scope. Product approvals may require separate assessment.
Check the relevant standard, assessment scope, competence and any accreditation required by your customer or market.
Certification does not grant permission to use the ISO logo. Follow the applicable mark-use rules.