SHORT ANSWER: No, ISO 9001 certification does not have to be UKAS accredited.
First of all, it's important to understand that UKAS don't provide ISO 9001 certification directly. They're actually on the level above that, providing accreditation for the certification bodies who can get your business certified.
But UKAS-accredited certification companies are not the only bodies who can provide valid ISO 9001 certification. Other accreditation bodies do exist; for example, ISO Accelerator is accredited by the IAFDC, and this allows us to provide a dynamic alternative to UKAS-accredited certification services.
Reasons to Choose Non-UKAS Accreditation
UKAS may be the UK's national accreditation body, but their level of accreditation and oversight is not necessarily the best fit for British companies looking to get ISO certified.
Here's why a non-UKAS certification body may be a better fit for small and medium-sized businesses:
- Lower costs. In our experience, using a UKAS-accredited certification body tends to cost a lot more than getting certified via an independently-accredited certification service.
- Online certification. Some non-UKAS accreditation bodies (including our own accreditation body, the IAFDC) have embraced remote auditing, allowing businesses to get certified online without the hassle of on-site audits and consultations.
- Faster process. Many non-UKAS certification bodies offer expedited processes, which can be beneficial if you are on a tight deadline.
What Certifications Can ISO Accelerator Issue?
Our international accreditation from the IAFDC enables us to issue the following certifications:
- ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems)
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems)
- ISO 27001 (Information Security Management Systems)
- ISO 17100 (Translation Services)
- ISO 18841 (Interpreting Services)
- ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management Systems)
- ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems)
So, if you have a small or medium-sized business and you're looking to implement management systems to international standards, trust that as an IAFDC-accredited organisation, ISO Accelerator can provide fast, easy and cost-effective certification.
If you are interested in obtaining an ISO certification for your business, please contact ISO Accelerator today or use the buttons below to find out more!
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