Goals
The objectives of the prestation Quality management system certification: ISO 9001 :
Increase your performance and competitiveness, satisfy your customers, involve your employees, adapt to new market trends, and commit to a long-term quality approach: these are the main benefits of the ISO 9001 standard for which Apave Certification certifies you.
ISO 9001 certification is for any public or private organization, regardless of its size or sector of activity, wishing to implement a quality management system.
This service is performed under Cofrac accreditation (according to ISO 17021-1) for the ISO 9001 certification of management systems.
Apave Certification is one of the leading ISO certification bodies in France. As a recognized and independent body, the Apave Group relies on a network of qualified internal and external auditors, spread throughout the national and international territory.
We are able to intervene quickly, anywhere in France, as well as internationally.
ISO 9001 certification can indeed be combined with other certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and coordinated audits. This combined audit allows you to save time and money, estimated at around 20%.
It thus provides proof of your organization's performance in terms of quality (ISO 9001), Occupational Health and Safety, and environmental management.
ISO 9001 certification is a voluntary process. Nevertheless, to present yourself for certification in the best conditions, facilitate its obtainment, and better meet the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard, it is recommended that your quality management system has been in place for 6 months, has been audited internally at least once, and that a management review has been carried out.
The certification of your quality management system according to the ISO 9001 standard contributes to the success of your organization by strengthening customer satisfaction and staff motivation.
It contributes to the implementation of a continuous improvement process that will result in controlling and reducing dysfunctions in your activity, and increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of your organization.
Increased customer confidence in meeting their needs and expectations Cost reduction Staff involvement Communication and information agility Risk management Continuous improvement approach Removal of trade barriers International recognition
Who is SMQ Certification: ISO 9001 for?
ISO 9001 certification is for any public or private organization, regardless of its size or sector of activity, wishing to implement a quality management system.
Accreditation - ISO 9001 Standard
This service is performed under Cofrac accreditation (according to ISO 17021-1) for the ISO 9001 certification of management systems.
Apave Certification is one of the leading ISO certification bodies in France. As a recognized and independent body, the Apave Group relies on a network of qualified internal and external auditors, spread throughout the national and international territory.
We are able to intervene quickly, anywhere in France, as well as internationally.
QSE Certification (Quality, Safety, Environment)
ISO 9001 certification can indeed be combined with other certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and coordinated audits. This combined audit allows you to save time and money, estimated at around 20%.
It thus provides proof of your organization's performance in terms of quality (ISO 9001), Occupational Health and Safety, and environmental management.
How to obtain ISO 9001 certification
ISO 9001 certification is a voluntary process. Nevertheless, to present yourself for certification in the best conditions, facilitate its obtainment, and better meet the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard, it is recommended that your quality management system has been in place for 6 months, has been audited internally at least once, and that a management review has been carried out.
Benefits of ISO 9001: Quality Management
The certification of your quality management system according to the ISO 9001 standard contributes to the success of your organization by strengthening customer satisfaction and staff motivation.
It contributes to the implementation of a continuous improvement process that will result in controlling and reducing dysfunctions in your activity, and increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of your organization.
The customer benefits of ISO 9001 certification are numerous:
Description
The ISO 9001 standard is an international standard that aims to implement a quality management system within companies and organizations of all sizes, and in all sectors of activity.
It is part of the ISO 9000 series of standards (ISO 9000, ISO 9001, and ISO 9004), whose objective is to improve customer satisfaction.
The ISO 9001 standard defines precise requirements for a quality management system (QMS) allowing an organization to rely on the following principles:
Involvement of leadership;
Customer focus;
Engagement of people;
Process approach;
System approach;
Continuous improvement;
Evidence-based decision making;
Mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
It is, by far, the most sought-after and recognized certification in France and worldwide (with over a million certified organizations) concerning management standards.
The current version of ISO 9001:2015 dates from September 2015 and replaced version 9001:2008, by adding profound modifications, more in line with the current economic situation and context. It has been amended with ISO 9001:2015/AMD 1:2024 concerning actions related to climate change.
This version therefore better integrates an organization's internal and external issues and associated risks.
If we were to group the main characteristics of this quality standard, here is the triptych that emerges:
1. Conducting internal audits: the requirements of the standard demand that the organization itself audits its quality system. This work allows for verifying the relevance and, above all, the effectiveness of processes.
2. Customer involvement in quality management: direct integration of customers into the improvement of the quality policy is a strong argument for enhancing customer satisfaction.
3. Benefiting from an independent assessment: certification by an independent body like Apave Certification provides a real guarantee of quality and credibility.
To obtain certification, Apave Certification supports you through the 7 steps leading to the issuance of the ISO 9001 certificate:
1. Appointment of a referent
2. Initial certification request 9001
3. Audit planning between the audited organization & Apave Certification: I plan my audit
4. Initial certification audit
5. ISO 9001 certification decision
6. Issuance of the ISO 9001 certificate
7. Annual surveillance audit with PDCA method
It is part of the ISO 9000 series of standards (ISO 9000, ISO 9001, and ISO 9004), whose objective is to improve customer satisfaction.
The ISO 9001 standard defines precise requirements for a quality management system (QMS) allowing an organization to rely on the following principles:
It is, by far, the most sought-after and recognized certification in France and worldwide (with over a million certified organizations) concerning management standards.
The ISO 9001:2015 Standard
The current version of ISO 9001:2015 dates from September 2015 and replaced version 9001:2008, by adding profound modifications, more in line with the current economic situation and context. It has been amended with ISO 9001:2015/AMD 1:2024 concerning actions related to climate change.
This version therefore better integrates an organization's internal and external issues and associated risks.
Characteristics of the ISO 9001 Standard
If we were to group the main characteristics of this quality standard, here is the triptych that emerges:
1. Conducting internal audits: the requirements of the standard demand that the organization itself audits its quality system. This work allows for verifying the relevance and, above all, the effectiveness of processes.
2. Customer involvement in quality management: direct integration of customers into the improvement of the quality policy is a strong argument for enhancing customer satisfaction.
3. Benefiting from an independent assessment: certification by an independent body like Apave Certification provides a real guarantee of quality and credibility.
Steps and Process of the ISO 9001 Standard
To obtain certification, Apave Certification supports you through the 7 steps leading to the issuance of the ISO 9001 certificate:
1. Appointment of a referent
2. Initial certification request 9001
3. Audit planning between the audited organization & Apave Certification: I plan my audit
4. Initial certification audit
5. ISO 9001 certification decision
6. Issuance of the ISO 9001 certificate
7. Annual surveillance audit with PDCA method
Periodicity
The ISO 9001 certificate is valid for 3 years. Renewal of the certification requires a renewal audit, which is carried out by a different auditor.
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