What is ISO Certification?

ISO Certification is an internationally recognized standard that confirms a business, product, or service meets specific quality, safety, efficiency, or reliability benchmarks set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). ISO certification applies to almost every industry, from manufacturing, IT, and healthcare to food, education, and services, and is often a requirement for government tenders, vendor registrations, and international trade.

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Why Do We Need ISO Certification?

ISO Certification is important because it shows that a business follows internationally recognized standards for quality, safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. It helps organizations:

  • Build trust with customers, partners, and stakeholders
  • Improve internal processes and reduce errors
  • Meet legal and regulatory requirements
  • Increase market opportunities in domestic and international trade
  • Enhance credibility while applying for tenders, contracts, or government projects

In short, ISO certification acts as a stamp of reliability that makes your business more competitive and trustworthy.

Types of ISO Certification Bodies

When it comes to ISO certification, it’s important to understand the difference between the two main types of providers:

  1. IAF Accreditation Body Certification
  • The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) is a global association that ensures ISO certificates issued by its accredited members are internationally recognized.
  • Certifications from IAF-accredited bodies carry more credibility and are accepted worldwide.
  • Useful for businesses aiming for global trade, exports, or dealing with multinational clients.
  • Provides strong trust and reliability, as these certificates go through a strict assessment process.
  1. Non-IAF Compliance Body Certification
  • These are certification bodies not accredited by IAF but still issue ISO certificates.
  • Certificates may be used for domestic compliance, marketing, tenders, or vendor approvals.
  • Generally faster and more affordable compared to IAF certifications.
  • Suitable for businesses that need ISO certification only for local recognition or compliance purposes rather than international trade.

List of ISO Certificates provided by DigiAstra Consultancy Services

Standard/CertificationDescription

Management Systems & Corporate Responsibility

 

ISO 9001:2015(QMS)

Quality Management Systems. Focuses on meeting customer requirements and continuous improvement.

ISO 14001:2015(EMS)

Environmental Management Systems. Provides a framework for managing environmental responsibilities.

ISO 22000:2018(FSMS)

Food Safety Management Systems. A standard for any organization in the food chain.

ISO 26000:2010

Guidance on Social Responsibility. Helps organizations operate in a socially responsible way.

ISO 27701:2019

Privacy Information Management System (PIMS). An extension to ISO 27001 for privacy management.

ISO/IEC 27001:2022(ISMS)

Information Security Management Systems. Provides a framework for protecting sensitive information.

ISO 31000:2018

Risk Management. Provides guidelines for managing risk in any organization.

ISO 37001:2016

Anti-bribery Management Systems. Helps prevent, detect, and address bribery.

ISO 39001:2012

Road Traffic Safety (RTS) Management Systems. A framework to reduce death and serious injury from road traffic accidents.

ISO 41001:2018

Facility Management Systems. Focuses on the efficient and effective delivery of facility services.

ISO 45001:2018(OHSAS)

Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. A standard for creating a safe workplace.

ISO 50001:2018(EnMS)

Energy Management Systems. Helps organizations manage their energy performance.

AS9100D

Quality Management Systems for the Aviation, Space, and Defense industry.

CMMI Maturity Level 3, 4, 5

Capability Maturity Model Integration levels for process improvement.

SA 8000

Social Accountability. Addresses labor rights and ethical working conditions.

Sedex Compliance

Supplier Ethical Data Exchange. Focuses on ethical and responsible supply chains.

Product & Material Standards

 

ASTM D-2247

Standard practice for testing water resistance of coatings in 100% relative humidity.

ASTM E1709-16(2022)

Standard test method for assessing the fire resistance of materials.

BIFMA

Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association.

BIFMA HCF 8.1

Healthcare Furniture Design. Addresses safety and performance for healthcare settings.

BIFMA Level 1, 2, 3

Sustainability certification levels for furniture.

FSC-STD-40-004 V.3-1

Forest Stewardship Council standard for chain of custody of wood products.

Medical & Healthcare Standards

 

ISO 13485:2016(MDQMS)

Medical Devices – Quality Management Systems. A standard for medical device manufacturers.

ISO 15189:2022

Medical Laboratories – Requirements for Quality and Competence.

IEC 60601-1:2024

Medical electrical equipment. Addresses general requirements for safety and essential performance.

Electrical & Electronic Standards

 

CE Marking

A European conformity marking for products sold within the European Economic Area.

FCC Compliance

Federal Communications Commission. Ensures electronic devices don’t interfere with other electronics.

IEC 60529:1989/AMD2:2013

Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code).

RoHS Compliance

Restriction of Hazardous Substances. Restricts the use of specific hazardous materials in electronics.

UL Compliance

Underwriters Laboratories. A safety certification for electronic and other products.

Food & Drug Certifications

 

BRC Compliance

British Retail Consortium. A global standard for food safety.

CDFA Compliance

California Department of Food and Agriculture.

CGMP

Current Good Manufacturing Practice. Regulations enforced by the FDA.

FSSC 22000 (Version 6.0)

Food Safety System Certification. A scheme for food safety management systems.

HACCP

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points. A systematic preventive approach to food safety.

HALAL

Certification for products that meet Islamic dietary laws.

KOSHER

Certification for products that meet Jewish dietary laws.

NON GMO Compliance

Products that are not made with genetically modified organisms.

Organic

Products produced without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.

WHO-GMP

World Health Organization Good Manufacturing Practices.

General Certifications & Compliance

 

5S Compliance

A workplace organization method (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).

ATEX Compliance

European directives for equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres.

ECO-FRIENDLY

Products that have a reduced impact on the environment.

GDPR Compliance

General Data Protection Regulation. A European data privacy law.

HIPAA Compliance

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Protects sensitive patient data.

IP 65, IP 68, IP 69

Ingress Protection ratings for protection against dust and water.

REACH Compliance

European regulation on the registration, evaluation, authorization, and restriction of chemicals.

Vegan Compliance

Products that do not contain any animal products or by-products.

Other Standards & Directives

 

EN 16630:2015

Safety requirements for permanently installed outdoor fitness equipment.

EN 13150:2020

Laboratory benches. Specifies requirements for safety, strength, and durability.

ISO 18001:2007

Older standard for occupational health and safety. Superseded by ISO 45001.

ISO 20400:2017

Sustainable Procurement. Guidance on how to integrate sustainability into procurement.

ISO 21001:2018

Management Systems for Educational Organizations.

ISO 22716:2007

Cosmetics – Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

ISO/IEC 17025:2017

General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.

Documents Needed for ISO Certificates

Business Registration Proof

Address Proof of Business

Identity & Address Proof of Owners/Directors/Partners

Scope of Business

Sales & Purchase Proof (if required for specific standards)

Other Supporting Documents (depending on ISO type)

Business Profile

Quality/Process Documents (if available)

Frequently Asked Questions About ISO Certificates

An ISO Certificate is an official recognition that a company, product, or service meets international standards set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

ISO Certification builds customer trust, improves business processes, ensures quality and safety, and helps companies compete in the global market.

Any business—small, medium, or large—can get ISO Certification. It is useful for manufacturing companies, IT services, food industries, healthcare, education, and more.

ISO 9001: Quality Management

ISO 14001: Environmental Management

ISO 27001: Information Security

ISO 22000: Food Safety

ISO 45001: Occupational Health & Safety

The time depends on the type of ISO standard and the size of your business. 

No, ISO Certification is not mandatory by law, but many businesses get certified to improve credibility, win contracts, and satisfy customers.