What are the first steps to getting an ISO 9001 certification?

ISO can be complex and complicated. Teaming with the right agency can help simplify your efforts and ensure you have the requirements to get certified.

1. It's important to generate a QMS manual that ensures the quality of your product.
2. After the process is properly written, it's essential to that your new system is measurable and can be repeated to maximize customer satisfaction. Running through the process at least once will ensure that everything is in order and the process goes smoothly
3. Once you are ready for the registrar certification audit, you will hire a third part auditing agency to come to your factory and audit your company based on your QMS manual
4. Certification isn't just a one-time effort. You'll need to take measured to ensure you stay certified. Be sure to keep your QMS manual regularly up-to-date.

How long does it take to get ISO 9001 certified

ISO 9001 certificate takes somewhere between 1-6 months to complete, with the average time to achieve certification between 3-4 months. It all depends on who you partner with, what your timeline is and how complicated your QMS is.

What is the cost of getting ISO 9001 certified

There are two costs involved in certification - the cost to prepare your business for certification and the certificate itself. Both costs widely vary based on the scope of the project and the size of your organization. Companies typically charge between US$3,500 - $10,000 to help you get ISO 9001 certified. The cost of the Registrar audit roughly costs US$4,000.