ISO compliance is a claim that a company adheres to the ISO requirements but does not have a formal certification. A company that is certified to ISO standards is far more likely to be compliant to those standards since they must renew their certification to keep it intact.
Category: ISO Compliance vs. Certification – What’s the Difference?
How do I become ISO compliant?
An ISO certification comes from a third-party accreditation or certification firm. You must be audited, reviewed, and approved by a qualified third party. You must also keep your QMS current since ISO certification needs to be renewed every so often—in most cases, once every three years.
What does ISO 9001 compliant mean?
ISO 9001 compliance is a claim that a company adheres to the ISO 9001 requirements but does not have a formal certification.
