ISO 17021-1:2015 Requirements for Bodies Providing Audit and Certification of Management Systems
ISO 17021-1:2015 Requirements for Bodies Providing Audit and Certification of Management Systems
ISO 17021-1:2015 Conformity Assessment Requirements for Bodies Providing Audits and Certification of Management Systems is implemented by organisations that provide third-party certification audits. This standard provides the necessary guidelines for a certification body to control its auditors to be aligned to an international standard. The process of planning an audit, opening meetings, auditing, working papers, and submission to the approvals board is provided in the ISO 17021-1:2015 standard.
Certification bodies globally are audited against the ISO 17021 family of standards to ensure they follow a standard themselves to issue an ISO conformance certificate to their clients.
What is ISO 17021-1:2015?
The purpose of evaluating certification bodies is to assure competence, impartiality and consistency of auditing and certification of management systems and thereby facilitating the recognition of such bodies and the acceptance of their certifications on a national and international basis.
Certification of a management systems provides proof that the organisation’s management system conforms to the requirements of that specific standard, shows capability of consistently achieving its stated policy, and set objectives and that the system is effectively implemented.
Since ISO 17021:2015 was created for management systems, there are specific versions of the standard that outline requirements for various types of management systems.
Why does an Organisation need ISO 17021-1:2015?
- Organisations such as certification or accreditation bodies implement and conform to ISO 17021-1:2015 to enable auditing and certification of management systems within various businesses.
- ISO 17021 standard requirements assist organisations with validating their management system certification process.
- The standard provides assurance that the certification process is consistent, impartial, and executed by competent professionals.
- Global recognition of the certification process of the organisation and helps maintain credibility and consistency of audit outcomes across all industries.
What are the Benefits of Implementing ISO 17021:2015?
- The standard allows a certification body to confirm its integrity, reliability, and technical competence, as well as compliance with internationally recognised practices.
- The standard promotes confidence in certification bodies conducting audits and certification. It requires well-written and organised documentation for the certification body.
- The organisation will have an improved risk management approach.
- The effectiveness of operational and organisation control will be strengthened.
- Defined criteria for audit scheduling.
How do I implement ISO 17021-1:2015 in an organisation?
ISO Consulting & Implementation:
We have a range of professional consultants, engineers, and registered auditors to assist in implementing and maintaining your ISO management system. Our industry expertise includes services, telecommunication, manufacturing, construction, engineering services, fast-moving consumer goods, mining, power generation, state owned companies, and government-run organisations. Each of our consultants takes the time to truly understand the processes of your organisation, which will enable them to implement ISO requirements accordingly and effectively. Hiring a consultant and the time spent to implement your ISO management system will pay off in the long run.
WWISE has a 4-Phase Approach:
- Phase 1: Gap Analysis Audit and Information Gathering
- Phase 2: ISO Documentation, Risk Assessment, and Process Mapping
- Phase 3: Implementation and Training
- Phase 4: Certification
At WWISE we provide a fully inclusive solution that includes full turnkey, awareness training, classroom and online training, and mentorship. As a consulting firm, we do not provide certification services. However, we will guide you through the certification process and ensure that your business becomes certified.
Why Choose WWISE to Assist your Organisation:
Certification Process:
An organisation can get certified to a requirement standard. You can implement the standard and get certified by a third-party.
