ISO Implementation

Implementing an ISO standard is the first step towards achieving ISO certification. Through continuous improvement, ISO certification helps organisations capitalise on opportunities that maximise customer satisfaction and deliver sustainable benefits.

Steps to follow when implementing an ISO standard

In the case of EmasConsultores, our methodology for implementing ISO certification involves the following steps:
A project tailored to your needs

If you are interested in obtaining ISO certification, please contact us. Thanks to our experience, we can draw up an ISO implementation plan tailored to your needs.

This enables us to guarantee that you will obtain the ISO certification for the standard you require:

  • Quality management.
  • Environmental management.
  • Safety management.
  • Corporate social responsibility.

As an ISO consultancy, we carry out a preliminary analysis of the company to understand and describe it from both an external and internal perspective. This enables us to tailor the ISO certification requirements to your specific circumstances. This results in a smooth and efficient ISO implementation using our Gesttic method.

In this way, we can ensure the continuous improvement of the quality management system.

From the analysis of the context and stakeholders, we note that this involves identifying the needs and expectations of the stakeholders. The conclusions are presented in a SWOT analysis. In the case of Corporate Social Responsibility, we would refer to a ‘materiality analysis’.

A management system compliant with ISO standards is focused on customer satisfaction. To achieve this, it aims to ensure that services or products meet the needs and expectations of its customers.

We identify the risks associated with each process, in accordance with ISO 31000. We help you draw up action plans to ensure that these risks are manageable. It is essential to identify market opportunities so that you can capitalise on them and maximise their positive impact on the market.
Plan implementation through policies, manuals, procedures and instructions. As an ISO consultancy, we adapt your documentation to the requirements of the standard we are implementing and help you draft any missing documentation.

Internal ISO audit to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of the requirements of the ISO standard we are implementing.

We help you choose a reputable, accredited ISO certification body that will add the most value to your certification audit. We support you throughout the entire certification process.
We can help you maintain your ISO certification through our ISO outsourcing service, ensuring there are no surprises during your upcoming audits by the ISO certification body.
We are an ISO consultancy with over 20 years’ experience. We specialise in helping organisations achieve ISO certification. Success guaranteed.

How long does it take to implement ISO 9001?

The ISO implementation process is carried out by a specialist consultancy firm in collaboration with the client organisation. The time required depends on various factors, including:

  • The level of cooperation from the client organisation.
  • The involvement of the ISO consultancy firm.
 

The estimated timeframe for an ISO implementation is 1–2 months, provided there is a high level of commitment and cooperation from both the company and the consultancy. If there is little cooperation from the organisation concerned, the implementation process may take up to 5–6 months.

Once the ISO has been implemented, the time required to obtain certification depends on two factors:

  • The outcome of the external audit upon completion of the implementation.
  • The time taken by the external certification body to finalise the certification.

What is the cost of implementing ISO?

The cost of ISO certification is a question frequently asked by businesses. The answer depends on many factors, but we can highlight the following three:

  • The number of employees in a company.
  • The complexity of the company’s operations and activities.
  • The quality and level of commitment involved in the ISO implementation.

For more information on other factors that influence the cost, please visit our page on The Cost of ISO Certification.