What is the cost of ISO 9001 Certification in Bangladesh
ISO 9001 Certification is a globally recognized standard for quality management systems that can enhance the efficiency, credibility, and performance of businesses. In Bangladesh, the cost of obtaining and maintaining ISO 9001 Certification can vary based on several factors. This article delves into the intricacies of ISO 9001 Certification costs in Bangladesh, exploring the key influencing factors, analyzing the cost structure, and highlighting the benefits that certification can bring to businesses in the region. Additionally, practical tips for cost-effective certification implementation, insights into the return on investment (ROI) of certification, and guidance on comparing costs across different certification bodies in Bangladesh will be discussed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the financial aspects surrounding ISO 9001 Certification in the country.
**1. Overview of ISO 9001 Certification**
**1.1 What is ISO 9001 Certification?**
ISO 9001 Certification is like a golden stamp of quality approval for businesses. It shows that a company meets the international standards for quality management systems. Think of it as your business’s way of saying, “We’ve got our act together when it comes to quality.”
**1.2 Importance of ISO 9001 Certification**
Having ISO 9001 Certification is like having a VIP pass in the business world. It opens doors to new opportunities, boosts customer confidence, and helps you stand out from the competition. Plus, it’s a great way to show that you mean business when it comes to quality.
**2. Factors Influencing ISO 9001 Certification Cost in Bangladesh**
**2.1 Company Size and Complexity**
Bigger companies with more complex operations might need to shell out a bit more for ISO 9001 Certification. It’s like choosing between a regular coffee and a fancy latte – the fancier the order, the higher the bill.
**2.2 Scope of Certification**
The more areas of your business you want to get certified, the more it might cost you. It’s like deciding between a basic cable package and the whole shebang – more channels, more cost.
**2.3 Resource Allocation**
How much time and effort you put into getting certified can also affect the cost. It’s like deciding to DIY a home renovation versus hiring a pro – more sweat equity, less cash spent.
**3. Cost Analysis: ISO 9001 Certification Process**
**3.1 Initial Certification Costs**
The upfront costs of getting certified can include things like training, documentation, and audits. It’s like paying for a gym membership – you invest in yourself now for long-term gains.
**3.2 Ongoing Maintenance Costs**
Just like your car needs regular tune-ups, maintaining your ISO 9001 Certification requires ongoing efforts. This can include things like audits, reviews, and updates. It’s like keeping up with the latest software updates – essential for optimal performance.
**3.3 ISO 9001 Consultancy Cost**
Usually you need to hire an ISO Consultant get documentation ready before certification. Different fees are claimed from different ISO Consultant. You may find one who takes less money than any other ISO 900 Consultants from here
ISO Certificate logo is an important part of ISO Certification. This logo can be used by the iso certified company. Usually in letter head pad, challan, money receipt, visiting card and in email signature. It increases company images and distinguishes from others.
There is some guidelines to use this ISO logo in the documents. You can use only certification body and accreditation body logo in your documents. You cannot use Geneva based iso head office logo in your documents. You cannot use also any iso forum logo like IAF, AMAF, or any other forum logo in your documents.
There is also guidelines for sizes of logos. Usually certification body helps you to maintain those logos sizes. After issuing your certificate normally you can download those logos from their site or they can send you soft copy of those ISO logos for different sizes.
There is another important guideline is that you cannot continuously use those ISO logos in your documents or in your website if those are expired already. In another word you cannot use any certification or accreditation body logos when your iso certificates have expired already.
The ISO logo is the attestation of your company management that you are in practice of developing your processes folowing the ISO specific standard. If your certificate is expired that means you are out of control from Certification body who has issued certificate for your management for the specific standard.
Each certificate has an expiry date which are mentioned in the certificate. If that date exceeds then you have no right to use that logo any more. In that case you will have to remove that logo from your documents or from your website. It is illegal to use that logo in your company documents.
However, if you want to continuation of using ISO Logos in your documents then of course you will have to attend in recertification audit before ending expiry date. Usually two months before you should start the recertification process to avoid unexpected deletaion of ISO Logos from your documents.
One of the other benefits of ISO 9001 Certification is that it can help to gain new contracts and grow your business. Having a quality management system certificate ISO 9001 means you are ahead a step to winning a tender competing with other bidders.
Tenderers always want to get qualified bidder who is able to supply products or services on time by maintaining quality. Only ISO Certified companies can do that job nicely rather than non ISO Certified companies.
Certification to ISO 9001 means you are maintaining some procedures and policy what will guide your staffs to work according to the procedures and policies. So, there is minimum risk in the processes for doing right things in the right time.
A fundamental purpose of ISO 9001 is to ensure quality in your products and services, usually increasing customer satisfaction and gaining credibility among your customer base. This can set you apart from the competition, increasing your appeal to potential tenders.
If your company is QMS certified , you will have to provide less documents. An certificate demonstrates that you are maintaining procedures to run your business. So, holding a ISO 9001 certificate makes the tender process easier of your business.
After achieving ISO 9001 it is important to publicity of your certificate. To let your potential customers to know that you are ISO Certified company. So, you can use the certificate in your letter head pad, visiting card, money receipt, challan form etc.
Like other countries it is required in Bangladesh government office to have an ISO 9001 certificate for various tenders. It is prequalification to participate in a tender in Bangladesh.
After fallen of fascist government in Bangladesh banking situation is very poor right now. Many banks have been looted by the political personalities by misusing of power. Bank management are also responsible of this distressed financial conditions.
Considering the financial distress situation AAS have taken steps to provide ISO 9001 Certificates to the SME organizations at the minimum cost in Bangladesh.
So, if you are thinking to bid in tenders after achieving ISO certification in Bangladesh at the lowest cost. You can contact us from this link https://www.aas-bd.com/contact
Many tenderers, goverment agencies, importers and foreign JV partners look for iso certified companies in Bangladesh. ISO certification helps company to maintain quality inside the organization, it also helps to deliver products or services on time to the customers.
AAS has provided iso certification to many companies in Bangladesh. Most of them are ISO 9001 Certified companies, besides that there are ISO 14001, 45001, 22000,13485 and 27001 certified companies.
After achiving ISO Certificates some company do not participate in surveillance audit. But attending in surveillance audit is mandatory for iso certified companies. If any company does not attend in Surveillance audit then their certificates are suspended.
So, before going to make any contract for product or service based suppliers it is your responsibility to check actually which iso certified companies are attending in Surveillance audit or monitoring audit after certifications. Attending surveillance audit means they are maintaining and following ISO standards requirement in their processes.
ISO Certificates have three years validity period. Sometimes it is seen that after that period they have to achieve new certificates after completion of audit and it is called recertification audit. Some may use the old certificates without attending in recertification audit. In that case it is your responsibilities to verify the iso certificates.
AAS has list of those companies who have achieved ISO Certificates from Advanced Assessment Services. You may contact AAS to know the updated information about the ISO Certified company in Bangladesh.
What is quality mangement system in ISO standard? Usually the quality management system in ISO means iso 9001 standard. According to the ISO 9001 standard there are some guidelines to develop management system.
The first document is quality policy. It is a very short and one paged document. Company’s all staffs will be focused on this document. This is a declaration from the the top management. All department and all staffs should understand this policy clearly.
The second one is quality objectives. It should be set based on company’s activities. If a company is small then the objectives may be small if the company is big then department wise quality objectives can be set. To achieve quality objectives there should have some planning to achieve the quality objectives.
