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Frequently Asked Questions - Integrated Management Systems (IMS)
Starting with your initial consultation with our ISO specialists and progressing through certification, the timeline can be as short as 15 days. However, the duration is contingent upon the size and complexity of your business. It's worth noting that we can often expedite the process and reduce costs by preparing the Documented Management System Manual on your behalf, which can also accelerate the certification for your business.
Following ISO 17021 guidelines, accredited certification bodies must provide certified organizations with certificates covering a 3-year certification cycle. Extensions beyond this timeframe are possible with the completion of necessary external audits and adherence to the certification cycle. ISO Certification, for instance, commonly issues certificates throughout a ten-year contract period.
At Company Certification, our dedication is to ensure that ISO certification remains cost-effective for all our clients. The expenses involved depend on various factors including your industry sector, annual turnover, number of employees, and other considerations. Feel free to utilize our complimentary calculator to receive an instant quote.
ISO certification is reserved for organizational entities, and not for individual professionals.
Integrating a management system in your organization can yield numerous benefits, such as:
- Enhanced performance through streamlined procedures and ongoing improvement.
- Alignment of objectives and processes for more efficient management.
- Expedited development and implementation of new management systems.
- Improved coordination for continual improvement throughout the organization.
- Time and cost savings resulting from shared tasks and processes, requiring only one audit and one management review for the entire system.
An integrated management system provides businesses with a more efficient approach to implementing, managing, and monitoring multiple ISO Standards. By consolidating various standards into a single, intelligent system, organizations can benefit from a more efficient and streamlined set of processes and procedures. This consolidation helps save costs, enhance efficiency, and eliminate unnecessary complexities.
Having a unified system allows for the simultaneous addressing and coordination of all elements of the management system. This integration ensures that processes cover specific requirements for all applicable standards simultaneously. Essentially, all tasks, goals, and objectives of the organization are aligned, facilitating a comprehensive approach to addressing them.
The Annex SL high-level framework has led to many ISO standards sharing common clauses, facilitating their seamless integration into an integrated management system.
At CCI, we provide the following combinations of ISO standards for integrated management systems:
- ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management)
- ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 45001 (occupational health & safety)
- ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 27001 (information security management)
- ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environmental management), and ISO 45001 (occupational health & safety management)
- ISO 45001 (occupational health & safety) and ISO 45003 (psychological health & safety at work)
After securing a booking with Company Certification Int., you'll be granted access to our dedicated online ISO management platform, CCI-APP. This platform is specifically crafted to assist you in managing your ISOs effectively. Upon logging in, you'll have access to a pre-consultancy checklist, which you can choose to address before your appointment or at a later time.
During the initial appointment, our consultant will conduct an online gap analysis, taking half a day. Following this analysis, you'll receive a comprehensive gap analysis report containing recommendations to meet the Standards' requirements, and our consultant will draft your documented management system.
Upon implementing the recommendations outlined in the gap analysis report, our consultant will verify your processes and recommend you for certification.
Our quotes are personalized to meet your specific needs. To inquire further about obtaining an integrated management system, please contact our Sales Team at +44 745 8937 434 or via email at [email protected].