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How to get ISO Certification?<\/h1>
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Introduction to ISO<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

ISO is a non-governmental organization that brings together the national standards bodies of over 160 countries – one body per member country. In Canada, that body is the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). Member organizations work together to develop and promote worldwide standards for technology, testing processes, working conditions, and societal challenges, and then publish them. ISO’s decision-making body is the General Assembly, made up of members’ representatives and elected principal officers, and its headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland, where a central secretariat oversees operations. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Why should my company get ISO certification?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

First, decide whether ISO certification<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> makes sense for your organization. There are many reasons to adopt ISO standards: ISO is known for best practices and quality, so certification can differentiate you from competitors and provide a lasting competitive advantage. It is recognized locally and internationally, helping you access new markets and strengthen business relationships. ISO standards<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> are also widely used in procurement, so certification lends credibility when bidding on contracts. And many standards help improve environmental performance through efficient energy use and more responsible processes.<\/p>\n

Prerequisites for getting ISO certified<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Before you approach a third-party certification body<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> to get certified, you must first define and document your processes and put in place the procedures needed to confirm the requirements of your chosen standard are met. This makes the certification process much smoother. The four steps to becoming certified are below.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Step 1: Create a management system<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n