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Management System Certification

ISO 9001
ISO 13485
ISO 14001
ISO 22000
ISO 45001
PS:3733-2022

ISO 9001 – Quality management

Certification of quality management systems ISO 9001 is a global quality standard that is recognized across all sectors. It belongs to the ISO 9000 family and enables an organization to publicly demonstrate its commitment to product or service quality. Certifying to this standard helps companies to gain greater control over their processes, reduce the costs of low quality, optimize their schedules, increase productivity and assess and minimize risks. It also supports them in accessing new markets and fostering relationships of trust with new clients.

ISO 9001:2015 Update

ISO (International Organization for Standardization) amended the ISO 9001:2008 standard for quality management systems on 15th September 2015 in order to improve certain aspects of the 2008 version, such as putting increased emphasis on leadership and interested parties. This new version also incorporates some structural changes. ISO 9001:2015 is based on a high-level structure. This is a set of 10 clauses that are now shared by all ISO management-system standards, giving them a consistent structure. All new standards with this high-level structure share a common text as well as containing discipline-specific texts tailored to the particular management system in question.

The use of this new framework offers some significant advantages to companies:

  • The standard is easier to read and understand thanks to its more accessible language
  • Multiple management systems can be more easily integrated since they all share the same basic structure: scope, normative references, terms and definitions, context of the organization, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation and improvement
  • Companies can foresee and plan for changes
  • Organizations are encouraged to improve

What Are The Benefits Of ISO 9001?

The ISO 9001 standard offers multiple advantages to companies. It is a tool with which to identify quality-related aspects that the company could improve. Its ultimate aim is organizational excellence. The implementation of ISO 9001 is of benefit to companies both internally and externally.

 At an internal level, ISO 9001:

  • Helps a company to detect and address its weak points through a risk assessment of its processes
  • Increases productivity by offering greater control over processes
  • Significantly reduces costs related to poor quality
  • Strengthens the relationships between departments as a result of the leadership and staff involvement required

At an external level, ISO 9001:

  • Offers businesses a competitive advantage over market competitors
  • Improves a company’s image in terms of quality
  • Increases confidence among clients and end users
  • Boosts access to new markets

What Types Of Businesses Can Gain ISO 9001 Certification?

 This international standard can apply to any company, regardless of sector or size. Implementation of the ISO 9001 standard is particularly recommended for companies that are striving for quality excellence, increased confidence among clients at a global level and/or access to new markets.

Why Certify with GITCHIA Certification?

Certification is the GITCHIA management-system certification unit. It is founded on the principles of independence and impartiality. Our end goal is to:

  • Help our clients achieve and demonstrate their commitment to ongoing improvement
  • Certify our client’s compliance with the most exacting of standards by way of second-party and third-party audits
  • Ensure that our clients’ products gain access to international markets.

ISO 13485 – Medical devices

Quality management system certification for organizations working in the design, development, production, installation or sale of medical devices and related services. Quality management system certification for organizations working in the design, development, production, installation or sale of medical devices and related services. The certification of quality management systems for medical devices supports organizations in this sector to achieve regulatory compliance and to meet the needs of their clients, both for companies and for related services.

What Is ISO 13485 Certification?

The ISO 13485 standard shares its structure with that of ISO 9001 and includes important factors such as sterile manufacturing, traceability and risk assessment. This permits the monitoring of the full healthcare-product production process, from design conception to end destination. ISO 13485 compliance enables organizations to meet quality system requirements around the world, including those set by the FDA in the United States, the Canadian authorities and the European Union.

Key Benefits

  • Ensures compliance with international regulatory schemes
  • Ensures compliance with client requirements
  • Enables the full monitoring of products, from design conception to end destination
  • Fosters recognition and confidence in the medical device industry
  • Provides access to national and global markets
  • Increases efficiency
  • Enhances the company’s reputation

Why Certify With GITCHIA Certification?

GITCHIA Certification is a prestigious independent body that was established to help organizations achieve their aim of continuous improvement. We assess the specific needs of our clients so that our auditors, who specialize in the sectors in question, can add maximum value while evaluating an organization’s compliance. Our teams of professionals draw up customized certification plans taking into account client structures, processes and areas of activity. Our global presence, extensive product portfolio and wide-ranging accreditations enable us to provide our clients with a comprehensive, expert and tailor-made service.

ISO 14001 – Environmental Management

Certification of environmental management systems; International standard ISO 14001 helps companies to control their environmental impact and achieve sustainable growth. It belongs to the ISO 14000 family of environmental management standards that were drawn up in 1996. Following the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, also known as the Earth Summit that was held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 ISO’s Technical Committee 207 set out to work towards achieving sustainable development.

The implementation and certification of an environmental management system demonstrates that a company is complying with current environmental legislation and assessing and minimizing environmental risks. ISO 14001 certification also supports companies in accessing new markets and fostering new client relationships. This standard can apply to any company, regardless of sector or size.

ISO 14001:2015 Update

This standard was initially published in 2004 and was then updated in 2015. Companies were given three years from the date of publication to make the transition. The new version still helps companies to reduce waste, save energy and boost their reputation vis-à-vis clients and suppliers. The key difference is that it is now based on a high-level structure. This new framework facilitates the integration of the ISO 14001 standard with those of other management systems. This enables companies wanting to certify to several ISO standards that share the same structure to make savings in terms of both time and money.

What Are The Benefits Of ISO 14001?

The primary advantage of implementing and certifying to the ISO 14001 standard is the chance for a company to create a robust and efficient environmental management system with which it can demonstrate its commitment to sustainable development. The certification of such a system is of benefit to companies both internally and externally.

At an internal level, ISO 14001:

  • Helps a company to detect and address its weak points through a risk assessment of its environmental processes
  • Increases productivity by offering greater control over processes
  • Significantly reduces quality-related costs by guaranteeing compliance with environmental legislation
  • Strengthens the relationships between departments as a result of the leadership and staff involvement required
  • Enables improvements in product or service design through the checks carried out at every stage of their life cycle

At an external level, ISO 14001:

  • Offers businesses a competitive advantage over market competitors
  • Improves a company’s image by publicly demonstrating its environmental commitment
  • Increases confidence among clients and end users
  • Boosts access to new markets that value corporate environmental responsibility

Who Is This Standard Targeted At?

The ISO 14001 standard is designed to apply to any company, regardless of its size, sector or geographical location. It is a voluntary standard; in other words, an organization can decide for itself if it wishes to implement it. By doing so, the company’s environmental management system will offer added value to the business.

Why Certify With GITCHIA Certification?

GITCHIA Certification is the GITCHIA management-system certification unit. It is founded on the principles of independence and impartiality. Our end goal is to:

  • Help our clients achieve and demonstrate their commitment to ongoing improvement
  • Ensure that our clients’ products gain access to international markets
  • Certify our clients’ compliance with the most exacting of standards by way of second-party and third-party audits.

Iso 22000 – Food Safety Management System

Food safety management systems certification. The food industry supply chain is increasingly complex and global, requiring the adoption of common food quality and safety standards, which allow increasing the fluidity of relationships and ensure some common criteria for all the parties in the chain.

What Is ISO 22000?

The ISO 22000 certification in food and agriculture sector companies helps ensure food safety throughout the food chain to the end consumer or sales outlet. This international standard applies to organizations involved in primary production, food producers, retailers, catering companies, and service companies related to the field of food safety (cleaning and disinfection, transportation, storage and distribution, etc.).

Who compiled ISO 22000 ?

ISO 22000 is an international standard originating from ISO, the International Organization for Standardization. It is the result of collaborative and collective work by all stakeholders across the world. 35 countries participated in the latest update, which was finalized in June 2018. France is very much involved in the development of ISO 22000, via GITCHIA’s “traceability and food safety – management and hygiene” Standardization Commission which brings together professionals in the field from around thirty organizations: representatives of the State, industrialists, consumers, certification bodies, as well as universities, schools and institutes. Participation is open to all. It is essential for ISO 22000 and all international standards to meet the expectations of professionals in France. The standardization of management methods, product specifications and analysis methods has increased over the years. Almost 140 countries participate in the ISO Technical Committee for the agri-food industry, with more than 840 documents already published and kept up to date.

Why use ISO 22000 ?

Setting up a food safety quality management system leads to the deployment of resources to ensure the safety of products and services. This is an approved prevention and continuous improvement tool. The PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) cycle is deployed at two levels: the first of these applies to the management system, the second to the HACCP principles. Like any international standard, ISO 22000 facilitates dialogue and saves time: by applying it, you are using a recognized, globally shared method. ISO 22000 builds trust with your suppliers, customers and interested parties in the food chain. It promotes effective communication with them by identifying potential hazards and by defining the measures to be implemented to control these hazards when they occur. However, ISO 22000 certification does not attest to the safety of a product, or of its fitness for use.

Benefits Of ISO 22000 Certification

Manage and control food safety risks in all the supply chain’s parties:

  • Help compliance with the food legislation applicable to each organization
  • Provide effective communication with the parties involved in food safety and an increase in clients’ and consumers’ trust
  • Integrate the food safety management system with the company’s quality management system (ISO 9001)
  • Achieve an industry-recognized certification
  • Increase your organization’s competitiveness

Why With GITCHIA Certification?

GITCHIA Certification is an independent and renowned entity that aims to help organizations achieve their commitment to continuous improvement. We analyze the clients’ needs so that our auditors, who are specialists in each field, perform a service that provides the maximum value evaluating your organization’s compliance. Our teams develop specific certification plans according to our clients’ structure, processes and activities. Our international presence, extensive product portfolio, and accreditations allow us to offer global and expert service, tailored to your organization’s needs.

ISO 45001 – Occupational health and safety

The new, international ISO 45001 standard supersedes the British OHSAS 18001 standard. Both share the same objective: helping businesses to prevent accidents and manage health and safety in the workplace. In 2015, ISO (International Organization for Standardization) began work on ISO 45001 with a view to developing a truly international standard that could bridge the divide created by OHSAS 18001. The main aim of this new standard is to protect all workers around the world with a single version of the standard. The final draft of ISO 45001 was approved in January 2018 and the standard was published in March. Companies have 3 years to make the transition to the new standard before OHSAS 18001 is repealed.

What Are The Benefits Of Iso 45001?

Occupational accidents and illnesses not only affect worker health and safety, but also have a major impact on organizations as a whole. ISO 45001 certification offers companies a variety of advantages, including:

  • Improved management of incidents and a subsequent reduction in lost time
  • Reduced insurance premiums and general cost savings related to health and safety incidents
  • Reduced absenteeism and turnover rates
  • Simplified communication with overseas suppliers, clients and partners
  • Enhanced company image through a demonstration of social responsibility
  • Improved competitive advantage

Who Is This Standard Targeted At?

Any organization can implement and certify a management system under ISO 45001, regardless of its size or sector. The standard is particularly aimed at companies wanting to:

  • Minimize risks to staff and other stakeholders through the implementation of an internationally recognized health and safety management system
  • Maintain and constantly improve on performance levels in the area of health and safety
  • Adjust all operations to comply with the health and safety policies set out in this international standard

Transition From OHSAS 18001 To ISO 45001

The new standard was published on 12th March 2018 and there is a transition period in force for all companies wishing to remain certified. As of 11th March 2021, occupational health and safety management systems will need to be certified under ISO 45001. Understanding the principal aspects of the new standard is vital to ensuring a successful transition. GITCHIA Certification runs training courses to help clients understand how the changes will affect them and to explain the benefits of certifying to ISO 45001 standard. Our highly experienced team of auditors can also offer clients a professional audit of their management systems and certify their compliance with the new requirements.

How Does The New Standard Differ From OHSAS 18001?

The new ISO 45001 standard differs from OHSAS 18001 in a number of key respects, principally in terms of structure and content. The following are some of the new features to be found in ISO 45001:

  • Terms and definitions. ISO 45001 provides more definitions, including new concepts such as “Performance evaluation”, “Context of the organization”, “Support”, “Leadership”, “Operation”, “Improvement”, “Planning” and “Worker participation”.
  • Context of the organization. To implement ISO 45001, a company’s internal characteristics –its structure, objectives, policies and strategies, amongst other things – must first be taken into account. It is also a prerequisite to consider any external context that may impact on the management system – the cultural, social and economic climates, for example – as well as to assess competencies.
  • Leadership and worker participation. While OHSAS 18001 refers only to leadership, clause 5 of the ISO 45001 standard brings in worker participation and consultation. It also places greater emphasis on the responsibility of management throughout the process.
  • Planning. The new standard more clearly defines the requirement to identify hazards by assessing risks and opportunities. This facilitates the prediction and mitigation of undesired effects on processes.
  • Support. Here, the primary difference between the new standard and OHSAS 18001 is that in ISO 45001, resources are listed under “Documented information” and not “Documents and records”.
  • Operation. ISO 45001 incorporates controls on all processes and includes the identification of potential emergency scenarios so that an appropriate response can be planned.
  • Performance evaluation. The new standard also covers the management system’s monitoring and measurement. The aim is to make it easier to meet the compliance obligations. This assessment is also fundamental as it feeds into both the internal audit and the management review.
  • Improvement. This section is divided into two parts. The first refers to incidents, nonconformity and corrective action. The second details continual improvement, with objectives defined and the process of achieving them explained.

Why With GITCHIA Certification?

  • GITCHIA Certification is an independent and renowned entity that aims to help organizations achieve their commitment to continuous improvement.
  • We analyze the clients’ needs so that our auditors, who are specialists in each field, perform a service that provides the maximum value evaluating your organization’s compliance.
  • Our teams develop specific certification plans according to our clients’ structure, processes and activities.
  • Our international presence, extensive product portfolio, and accreditations allow us to offer global and expert service, tailored to your organization’s needs.

PS:3733-2022

Halal Certification is becoming mainstream in the food industry. As the worldwide Muslim population has crossed 1.6 billion, the demand for producing and packaging foods processed according to Islamic dietary laws using chicken, mutton, beef, and other ingredients is growing day & night.

Halal Certification is a third-party verification that products, processes, or systems in the supply chain meet accepted Halal Standards. Halal Certification provides a “Systematic Approach” that ensures the products’ features and quality according to the rules established by the Islamic Council that allow the mark Halal.

‘Halal Certified’ refers to products that have been endorsed as Halal by a credible Islamic body (Third-party certification).

Frequently, Halal Certification involves a series of steps, including ingredient verification, inspection/audit, and approval by a committee. Cosmetics and pharmaceuticals are also Halal Certified. Frequently, these products contain animal by-products.
Alcohol is present in perfumes.
Pig-fat is present in lipsticks and lip balms.
Makeup products actively contain the by-Products of animals like cows, goats, pigs, chickens, turkeys, etc.

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