{"id":4324,"date":"2021-10-21T08:44:12","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T08:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/?p=4324"},"modified":"2026-06-11T05:50:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T05:50:54","slug":"iso-certification-bodies-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/blog\/iso-certification-bodies-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"ISO Certification Bodies in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; color:#b02b2c;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >ISO Certification Bodies in Canada<\/h1><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' style='border-color:#b02b2c'><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  style='height:20px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  style='font-size:14px; ' ><h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c;\">About ISO<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) was founded in 1947 as an independent, non-governmental organization. Its mission is to create and maintain international standards that provide world-class specifications for products, services, and safe working practices, helping to encourage trade. Importantly, although ISO develops and publishes standards, it does not grant certification &#8211; so organizations seek certification from third-party certification bodies.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c;\">What ISO certification bodies do?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A certification body is the impartial third party that oversees the certification process. Organizations use certification bodies to gain independent recognition, which matters more than ever in a global economy where a potential client cannot easily visit a supplier on the other side of the world. In the certification process, certification bodies must follow ISO&#8217;s principles of impartiality, non-discrimination, openness, and transparency.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4325 lazyload\" title=\"ISO Certification Bodies\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/iso-certification-bodies.png\" alt=\"ISO Certification Bodies\" width=\"311\" height=\"253\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 311px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 311\/253;\" \/><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c;\">What does it mean for a certification body to be accredited?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">An accredited certification body has been assessed and approved by an independent accreditation authority, confirming it operates to international standards. Non-accredited certification bodies &#8211; and those that claim accreditation but do not hold it &#8211; may not be subject to regular monitoring of their performance, quality, or competence by a recognized accreditation body.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c;\">How to choose a certification body in Canada<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Choosing the right certification body can be difficult. Before selecting one, consider:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Quality of services: <\/strong>which <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c;\"><a style=\"color: #b02b2c; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/iso-training-in-canada\/\">ISO standards<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> the body offers and for how long. Bodies that cover a wider range of standards and have done so for years are generally more recognized than those offering only a few.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fees: <\/strong>costs vary by standard, and some bodies offer better rates when you certify to related standards together, so it is worth comparing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accreditation: <\/strong>be cautious of anyone who can issue a certificate without being accredited to do so. Check that the body holds a well-recognized accreditation (in Canada, look for SCC or another IAF MLA signatory).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexibility: <\/strong>some standards are more complex than others, so choose a body adaptable enough to meet your needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Experience: <\/strong>the body and its auditors should have strong experience running certification processes in your sector.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Language: <\/strong>an audit goes more smoothly when the auditor speaks your language &#8211; they can review your documentation faster and build a stronger working relationship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #b02b2c;\"><strong>Benefits of using an accredited certification body<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Independent, third-party confirmation of ISO compliance<\/li>\n<li>A competitive edge when doing business globally<\/li>\n<li>Time and cost savings through an efficient certification process<\/li>\n<li>Auditors who understand your sector and can identify best practices<\/li>\n<li>Reduced need for re-audits, cutting paperwork and improving productivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c;\">Practical tips for selecting a certification body<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Start by considering what benefits certification will bring to your business, then build a shortlist against criteria that matter to you &#8211; reputation with clients, sector experience, and skills. Some practical tips:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Start early. Many organizations only begin choosing a certification body near the end of setting up their management system. Get quotes from a few bodies and ask what other services they offer beyond the certification audit &#8211; some can advise on the scope of your management system.<\/li>\n<li>Ask your main clients or competitors which certification bodies they use; those bodies may understand your sector better and offer valuable advice.<\/li>\n<li>Compare like with like &#8211; when comparing prices, check what is included (for example, travel costs or documentation review).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Once you have done your initial research, contact the bodies on your shortlist and request a meeting to discuss your needs and assess them as potential partners.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c;\"><a style=\"color: #b02b2c; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/contact-us\/\">Contact IAS<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> today to learn more, or visit our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c;\"><a style=\"color: #b02b2c; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/frequently-asked-question-in-canada\/\">frequently asked questions<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> page.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Explore more<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/iso-certification-in-canada\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c; text-decoration: underline;\">ISO Certification in Canada<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a> &#8211; all IAS management system schemes<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/blog\/organization-getting-certified-to-iso\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c; text-decoration: underline;\">Organizations Getting Certified to ISO<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a> &#8211; a beginner&#8217;s guide<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/blog\/iso-certification-consultants\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #b02b2c; text-decoration: underline;\">ISO Certification Consultants<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a> &#8211; the difference between a consultant and a certification body<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4325,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4324","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4324","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4324"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4324\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6020,"href":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4324\/revisions\/6020"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4325"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4324"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4324"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ias-certification.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4324"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}