It is a popular misconception that businesses must document absolutely everything they do in order to obtain ISO 9001 certification. Yes, there is a fair bit of documentation involved, but there's no reason to fear that your office will be buried under tonnes and tonnes of paperwork.

In fact, one of the objectives of ISO 9001:2015 - the most recent version of the ISO 9001 standard for quality management systems - was to streamline the amount and detail of documentation required.

Documents required for ISO 9001 certification

There are two sets of documents required for ISO 9001 certification.

The following mandatory documents are needed to obtain ISO 9001 certification and must be updated continuously:

• Scope of the quality management system (QMS)
• Quality policy
• Quality objectives

Additionally, the following records must be retained in order to prove that your QMS meets ISO 9001 requirements:

• Monitoring and measuring resources
• Records of staff training, qualifications, experience, etc.
• Product / service requirement review records
• Records of design and development inputs, controls, outputs and changes
• Characteristics of the product / service to be provided
• Customer property records
• Product / service provision change control records
• Product / service release
• Record of nonconforming outputs
• Monitoring and measurement results
• Results of internal audit
• Resilts of management review
• Results of corrective actions
• Criteria for evaluation and selection of suppliers

Different documents may be required if you are looking to achieve ISO 14001 or ISO 27001 certification. Contact ISO Accelerator for more information on these standards.

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Hilcon Ltd is a concrete supply company that provides ready-mixed concrete to sites all over Hampshire.

Recently, the Hilcon team decided that implementing a quality management system and achieving ISO 9001 certification would be a great way to show potential customers just how dedicated they are to providing the best service possible. However, they were a little concerned that getting certified would use up a lot of the company's time and resources.

It was this concern that led them to ISO Accelerator. We specialise in fast-track ISO certification - in fact, if you're a small/medium business based in the UK, we can typically get you certified within just 7 days.

We worked with Hilcon to help them develop an effective, ISO-compliant quality management system; once this was in place, the company completed a Self-Declaration of Conformance to state that their QMS met the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard. We are pleased to say that Hilcon Ltd is now an ISO-certified business!

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Dataweigh Systems Limited, based in Yeovil, UK, are a company that specialises in designing and supplying POS touch screen systems to businesses and organisation all over the country, spanning a range of industries and sectors including farming, hairdressing and retail. With sufficient procedures and processes already well-established within the company, Dataweigh Systems approached us at ISO Accelerator, eager to achieve ISO certification in order to establish and show their desire and dedication to quality to their extensive customer base.

Without hesitation, we were able to assist Dataweigh in their quest for ISO certification, by helping them speed through the registration process and are pleased to announce that as a result, they are now ISO 9001:2015 certified! 

Managing Director, Tony Custard, told us that communication throughout the whole process was "clear, precise and with friendly, helpful support when needed." Tony goes on to say that he would "thoroughly recommend our services" - fantastic! 

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ISO Accelerator is a UK-based company offering rapid ISO 9001 certification for small/medium companies across all industry sectors. We work with clients across all sectors in the UK and across the continent.

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Why get certified?

ISO 9001 is the globally-recognised standard for quality management systems.There are a number of benefits to being certified:

• You will have a competitive advantage over other businesses in your industry
• Customers will know at a glance that you are dedicated to exceptional customer service
• Certain contracts may only be available to companies with ISO 9001 certification

Whether you're based in the UK or elsewhere in Europe, we are more than happy to help you achieve ISO 9010 certification.

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ISO Accelerator can provide rapid certification for software companies in the UK and USA!

The tech world is constantly changing, and if your business makes its money developing software then it's important to make sure that, at any given time, all staff are on the same page and working to achieve the same goals.

A quality management system (QMS) is one way to achieve this. A good QMS will get your whole organisation working efficiently with minimal waste and an eye to customer satisfaction at all times.

Once your company has implemented a suitable QMS, you will probably want to apply for ISO 9001 certification. ISO 9001 is the global standard for quality management systems, and gaining this accreditation will:

• Mark your business out as a high-quality provider that's dedicated to excellent customer service
• Give clients an extra reason to choose you over your competitors
• Potentially allow you to take on new contracts for which ISO certification is a requirement

ISO certification can be a time-consuming process, but ISO Accelerator provide a rapid, cost-effective certification service that typically takes just 7 working days. We are happy to work with software companies in both the UK and the USA - use the links below to find out more.

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