Standard
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management Systems
The most widely adopted management-system standard in the world — a framework for consistent quality across every process an organisation runs.
Benefits
- Consistent product & service quality
- Higher customer satisfaction
- Reduced waste & rework
- Data-driven decision-making
- Global market access
Requirements
- Documented QMS aligned to Annex SL structure
- Leadership commitment & policy
- Risk-based thinking across all processes
- Internal audit programme
- Management review at planned intervals
- Continual improvement discipline
Certification process
- 01Application & scope
- 02Auto eligibility & mandays
- 03Documented information review
- 04Stage 1 readiness audit
- 05Corrective actions
- 06Stage 2 audit
- 07Independent decision
- 08Certificate issued
- 09Annual surveillance
- 10Recertification (Year 3)
Frequently asked questions
- How long does certification take?Typically 6–12 weeks depending on scope, sites and readiness.
- Is the certificate globally recognised?Yes — under the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement.
- Can we transfer an existing certificate?Yes — see /certification/transfer-certification.
- Do you provide the standard document?No — IREA does not distribute ISO standards; buy from ISO/national body.