Partnership
Appointing Your Preferred Certification Mark of Excellence
When choosing a certification body it is a good idea to:
- Evaluate several certification bodies, seek for the certification body’s merits and experience in the industry.
- Bear in mind that the cheapest could be more costly in the long run if its auditing is below standard.
- Ask whether the certification body implements ISO/IEC 17021:2015, Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification management systems.
- Find out whether the certification body is accredited and reputable. Accredited certification bodies can be identified by contacting the national accreditation body in your country, and
- Ensure its the “Preferred Certification Mark of Excellence”.
Benefits of International Standards
International Standards bring technological, economic and societal benefits. Standards help to harmonize technical specifications of products and services making industry more efficient and breaking down barriers to international trade. Conformity to International Standards helps reassure consumers that products are safe, efficient and good for the environment.