ISO Certification in India
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) as the name implies is an independent international organisation, develops International Standards, such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, but they are not involved in the ISO certification in India and do not issue ISO certificates. External certification bodies in India perform the ISO certification process in India. In this article we will look at ISO Certification process in detail.
Advantages of ISO Certification
- International credibility: ISO Certification in India plays a vital role in helping the organisation to build credibility in overseas business.
- Customer Satisfaction: ISO standards are intended to make organisations serve their customers in a better way that would simultaneously increase customers' satisfaction.
- Government Tenders: ISO Certification in India is quite essential to bid for Government Tenders.
- Business Efficiency: Functional efficiency of organisations is improved by obtaining ISO Certification in India. SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and work instructions can be developed with the help of ISO Certification Agency.
- Product Quality: By obtaining ISO Certification in India, the product quality matches up the international standards, reducing the risk of product order rejections that may occur due to flawed products.
- Marketability: ISO Certification improves business credibility, and it helps the business marketing directly.
Selecting the Type of ISO Certification in India
First of all, the entrepreneur needs to choose the type of ISO certification required for the business. There are various types of ISO certification available such as listed below:
ISO 9001Quality Management
ISO 14001Environmental Management
ISO 22000Food Safety Management
ISO 13485Medical Devices
ISO 20121Sustainable Events
ISO 639Language Codes
ISO 45001Occupational Health and Safety
ISO 4217Currency Codes
ISO 37001Anti-Bribery Management Systems
ISO/IEC 17025Testing and Calibration Laboratories
ISO 26000Social Responsibility
ISO 8601Date and Time Format
ISO 31000Risk Management
ISO 3166Country Codes
ISO 50001Energy Management
ISO/IEC 27001Information Security Management
Documents Required for ISO Certification
The essential Documents required for ISO Registration/Certification are:
- Identity and address proof of the applicant along with a copy of PAN Card and Aadhar card.
- Passport Size Photographs of the applicant.
- Utility Bill or Electricity Bill.
- Copy of Sale deed in case of owned property.
- If the place of business is a rented property, a Rent Agreement is required.
- In the case of a company, a Certificate of Incorporation, the MOA and AOA.
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Digital Signature (DSC)
A DSC is required to sign documents electronically for MCA, GST, income-tax and tender filings.
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FSSAI License & Registration
Any food business needs an FSSAI license/registration to operate legally in India.
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Import Export Code (IEC)
An IEC is mandatory for any business importing or exporting goods and services from India.
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Shop & Establishment Registration
Most shops and commercial establishments must register under the state Shop & Establishment Act.
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Trade License
A trade license from the local municipal authority permits you to carry on a specific trade or business.
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Fire License
A fire safety license/NOC certifies your premises meet fire-safety norms — essential for many establishments.
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