How much does ISO certification cost?
It is important to understand how the cost of ISO certification is determined. Naturally, the cost of ISO certification depends on many factors, which we will attempt to explain.
Primarily, it depends on the company’s current situation at the time of certification. The criteria used to determine the price are based on a number of factors. In any case, these assess which factors the certification will depend on and calculate the total cost of these factors.
What affects the cost of ISO certification?
The price of an ISO certification does not depend on a fixed fee. It varies according to the complexity of the project, the scope of the management system and the company’s initial situation.
Standards to be certified
Certifying a single standard does not involve the same cost as implementing an integrated system with several ISO standards.
Example: an ISO 9001 certification is usually simpler than integrating ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 into the same system.
Scope of the certificate
The scope defines which activities, processes, sites or services are included in the certification.
The broader the scope, the more processes need to be reviewed and the more time is required for implementation and auditing to obtain the ISO certificate.
Legal requirements
Some companies have specific legal obligations that must be integrated into the management system.
Especially in ISO 14001 or ISO 45001, identifying and assessing legal requirements can increase the amount of work needed.
Number of employees
The size of the workforce influences audit time and the complexity of implementation.
The more people involved, the more processes, responsibilities, training and evidence usually need to be reviewed.
Sites to be certified
Certifying a single office is not the same as certifying several sites, branches, warehouses or work locations.
Several sites involve more sampling, more document review and more audit time from the certification body.
Implemented documentation
If the company already has processes, records or procedures in place, the project can be more agile.
Starting from scratch requires more work. However, if there is already a useful documentation base, it can be adapted to the ISO system.
Requirements of the standard
Each ISO standard has its own requirements, and not all of them require the same level of analysis, control or evidence.
Complexity depends on the standard: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ENS, IQNet SR10, EcoVadis, IFS, ISO 22000, OEA or ISO 19600.
How much does ISO certification cost?
When calculating the cost of certification, you should take the following into account:
- The assistance provided by an ISO consultant and the extent of that assistance. Request a no-obligation quote for our ISO certification services for the specific ISO standard you require.
Bear in mind that the most cost-effective consultant is the one who adds the most value, not the one who charges the least.
When choosing an ISO consultant, consider whether you simply want to tick a box with certification or have a tool that helps you make money by integrating ISO certification into your strategy and business plan. - Costs associated with the ISO certificate (inspection, training, calibration, legalisation of the business and premises, purchase of standards, etc.)
- Staff working hours. This is because, when calculating the cost of ISO certification, you must take into account the time commitment of the System Manager, senior management and technical staff. By contracting a ‘turnkey’ ISO consultancy service with EmasConsultors, this cost can be minimised without compromising on effectiveness or efficiency.
- Certification costs. The cost depends on the number of days and the daily rate of the ISO certification body. This is because the number of days is determined by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) in accordance with the guidelines for the duration of audits.
Ask us for an ISO consultancy quote. Furthermore, we are backed by 25 years’ experience as ISO consultants.
FAQs: Cost of ISO certification
Other relevant questions regarding the cost of ISO certification:
How much does ISO 9001 certification cost?
To find out how much it costs to implement the ISO 9001 quality management system for certification, you should bear in mind:
- Internal staff commitment. With our consultancy services, your staff will need to dedicate the necessary time to ensure your management system is tailored to your needs.
- ISO consultancy and ISO training. This is a variable cost. Thanks to our methodology and extensive experience, at Emasconsultors we offer you the best value for money.
- Internal ISO audit. This must be carried out to achieve certification and annually thereafter. At Emasconsultors, we offer this service. However, the first internal audit is usually included in the price of the consultancy for certification.
- Accredited ISO certification body. Of course, we help you find the certification body that best suits your needs for ISO standard certification.
- Certificate maintenance. This is carried out by in-house staff, and external assistance can be contracted through our ISO outsourcing service.
- ISO tools or software. Implementing these can facilitate staff involvement and reduce the cost of ISO maintenance.
How much does ISO 27001 certification cost?
The cost of ISO 27001 certification depends on factors such as the size of the company, the number of employees, the scope of the management system, the sites covered and the complexity of the processes. Furthermore, the cost is usually split between the implementation consultancy and the audit carried out by the certification body.
For this reason, the price of ISO 27001 certification can vary significantly from one organisation to another.
How much does ISO 9001 certification cost in Spain?
ISO 9001 PRICE IN SPAIN
To find out the cost of ISO 9001 certification in Spain, you should bear in mind:
- The cost of certification. This includes the cost of internal staff, ISO consultancy and the certification body.
- The cost of maintaining the certificate. This is because the system must be maintained throughout the year, involving an internal ISO audit and an audit by the ISO certification body. To facilitate maintenance, you can use our ISO outsourcing service.
- Benefits provided by the certificate, both for management (linked to strategy and the business plan) and in terms of sales generated by the trust inspired by the ISO 9001 certificate.
To calculate the cost of ISO 14001 certification, the price of ISO 50001, to find out how much it costs to become certified to ISO 27000 or the cost of ISO 45001 certification, you must take into account the same costs, applied to each standard.
How much does ISO 14001 certification cost?
ISO 14001 COST
The cost of the ISO 14001 environmental management certificate depends on:
- ISO consultancy to obtain the ISO 14001 environmental management certificate.
- ISO 14001 certification body. We recommend using an accredited ISO certification body. The ISO 14001 certificate is valid for 3 years, but an annual follow-up audit must be carried out.
- Internal costs, including both staff time and legal procedures such as the environmental licence.
Furthermore, the cost of consultancy and the ISO 14001 certification body varies depending on the scope of the audit, the size of the organisation, the sites to be included in the certificate, and whether another certification is already held
- Once certification has been achieved, it is important to bear in mind that maintaining ISO certification also incurs costs.
- Maintenance and updating of the management system. This can be carried out by your own staff or with the help of our ISO outsourcing service.
ISO follow-up audit, carried out by the certification body.
How much does the BCP (Business Continuity Plan) cost?
BCP PRICE
The cost of a BCP varies depending on the size of the organisation, the complexity of its processes, and whether it is seeking ISO 22301 certification.
It is important to view the BCP or the ISO 22301 business continuity plan not as an expense, but as insurance for your ISO 9001: the cost of implementing a plan will always be significantly lower than the cost of a total shutdown that puts your contracts and reputation at risk.
How long does it take to obtain ISO certification?
TIME TO GET CERTIFIED
The process of obtaining ISO 9001 certification should take long enough to involve all staff, but should not be drawn out any longer than necessary.
Typically, the time required to implement an ISO standard and obtain a certificate that adds value should be between 5 and 7 months. In some cases, this timeframe can be reduced.
How much does it cost to maintain ISO certification?
ISO MAINTENANCE FEE
Maintaining ISO certification does not cost money if the management system is integrated with your management and strategy, as it is a tool that helps you make money. Our ISO outsourcing service will help you maintain your ISO certification.
In short, if you only want the certificate to meet a client’s requirements, maintaining ISO certification will always be an expense for you.