In 1987, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) developed the ISO 9000 series of standards. These standards are based on the ideas and principles of quality management
The ISO 9000 standards have been repeatedly revised and modernized. Certification is carried out according to ISO 9001, which contains requirements for enterprise quality management systems
To date, the fifth and latest version of the ISO 9001-2015 standard has been released, which differs significantly from previous versions
In Ukraine, the standard DSTU ISO 9001-2015 "Quality Management Systems. Requirements" was accordingly adopted, which is essentially a translated copy of the ISO 9001-2015 standard
Certification for compliance of the quality management system with ISO 9001 standard requirements is typically conducted by audit companies (Certification Bodies) accredited by national accreditation organizations for compliance with ISO 17021 requirements. In Ukraine, this national body is the National Accreditation Agency of Ukraine (NAAU) https://naau.org.ua
A certificate of compliance with ISO 9001-2015 standard requirements indicates a high level of the enterprise and its production of quality products or provision of quality services
Initially, the ISO 9001 standard served as the main criterion by which international companies evaluated their suppliers. Today, having a certified quality management system according to ISO 9001 at an enterprise is a powerful argument in choosing reliable business partners
One of the main priorities in the development of Ukrainian industry is increasing the competitiveness of domestic products in world markets, applying the latest technologies through building and implementing quality management systems at enterprises and organizations regardless of their size, form of ownership, and field of activity
How to obtain ISO 9001 certification in Ukraine?
The ISO 9001 certificate is part of a series of standards that describe quality requirements for organizations. It is based on the idea of quality control and requirements for the organization itself. Obtaining an ISO 9001 certificate serves as evidence that the enterprise operates at a high level and the quality of services and products meets standards.