Question 1

What is ISO certification?

Accepted Answer

ISO certification means that an organisation's management system has been audited against the requirements of a particular ISO standard. ISO develops and publishes standards, while certification bodies carry out certification audits.

Question 2

Which ISO standards does Reliable Certification provide?

Accepted Answer

Reliable Certification provides certification for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 22301.

Question 3

What is the difference between Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits?

Accepted Answer

Stage 1 checks whether your management system is ready for the main certification audit. Stage 2 looks at how the system works in practice and checks relevant records, processes and other evidence.

Question 4

How much does ISO certification cost?

Accepted Answer

The cost of ISO certification depends on the standard, organisation size, activities, number of sites and the scope of certification. We can provide a quotation after reviewing your basic organisation details.

Question 5

How long does ISO certification take?

Accepted Answer

There is no fixed timescale for every organisation. It depends on how ready your management system is, your organisation's size, audit availability and whether any issues need to be corrected.

Question 6

Do you provide ISO consultancy?

Accepted Answer

No. Reliable Certification does not build, write or implement your management system as part of its certification work. Our role is to audit the management system your organisation has put in place.

Question 7

How can I verify a Reliable Certification certificate?

Accepted Answer

You can use our online certificate verification service to check certificate information held in our records, including certificate status and validity details.