What is ISO 17065:2012?

ISO/IEC 17065:2012 is applicable to all Certification Bodies that wish  to comply with the requirements to complete the certification process of specific services, products, or processes.

Why does an Organisation need ISO 17065:2012?

The standard ISO requires a certification body to consider all stipulated regulations in the standard to ensure that they conform. Therefore, they will gain a high level of compliance to ensure that processes, services, and products are up to standard.

The principal stakeholders of this standard include but are not limited to:

• The scheme owner,
• The certification body/bodies,
• The manufacturers of certified products,
• Users of the certified products,
• Entities that rely on certification,
• Regulatory authorities,
• Specifiers, purchasers and users of certified products,
• Conformity assessment bodies, such as testing laboratories and inspection bodies, involved in the product certification process,
• Accreditation bodies and peer assessment groups,
• International certification schemes that facilitate the recognition of certification status from one scheme owner to another,
• The clients of the certification bodies,

What are the Benefits of Implementing ISO 17065:2012?

The benefits of being ISO 17065 certified include:

• Demonstration to the marketplace and to regulators that the certification body has met the requirements for operating certification schemes in a competent, consistent and impartial manner.
• The establishment of confidence in the certified products, processes or services.
• Increased confidence in the certificate issued by the certification body and the competence of its auditors performing the audits for the certification of management systems.
• The standard provides greater control of processes and activities throughout certification bodies.
• The standard provides tips on the analysis of data and record-keeping.
• Worldwide recognition and credibility.
• An ISO 17065 accredited certification body has a definite edge over competitors.
• The standard provides tips on the analysis of data and record-keeping.
• Worldwide recognition and credibility.
• An ISO 17065 accredited certification body has a definite edge over competitors.

How do I implement ISO 17065:2012 in an organisation?

ISO Consulting & Implementation:

We have a range of professional consultants, engineers, and registered auditors to assist in implementing and maintaining any 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. A good consultant takes the time to truly understand the processes of your company.

Therefore, they can approach the implementation of ISO requirements accordingly. The cost of hiring a consultant and the time spent to implement your ISO management system will definitely 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 Coaching
• Phase 4: Certification

WWISE provides a turnkey solution which includes templates, 1-on-1 coaching, on-the-job 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 gets certified.

Why Choose WWISE to assist your organisation?

An organisation can implement the relevant ISO standard and can get accredited by an accreditation body like. SANAS, UKAS, DAKKS etc.