Independent UK Certification Body

Quality Management System Certification

ISO 9001:2015 is the world's most widely recognised standard for a Quality Management System (QMS). International Assessment Bureau carries out independent, impartial audits against the standard and issues certification that gives your customers, regulators and partners confidence in the consistency of what you deliver.

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UK-based certification body

Applies to organisations of any size or sector

Clear, fixed-fee quotes

The Standard

What ISO 9001:2015 Certification Covers

Consistent Delivery

Demonstrates your organisation can consistently supply products and services that meet customer, statutory and regulatory requirements.

Customer Satisfaction

Builds a system aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction through effective application of the standard, including processes for continual improvement.

Continual Improvement

Embeds mechanisms for monitoring, measuring and improving the management system over time, rather than a one-off assessment.

Universally Applicable

A generic standard - it applies to any organisation, of any size, in any sector, regardless of the products or services it provides.

Why It Matters

What ISO 9001:2015 Does For Your Organisation

Wins more business: many tenders and supply chains require or favour ISO 9001-certified suppliers.

Reduces costs and risk: a documented QMS catches inefficiencies, rework and non-conformities earlier.

Supports expansion: gives new markets and customers independent, internationally recognised evidence of quality.

Strengthens accountability: defines clear ownership, roles and objectives for quality across the business.

Keeps you current: annual surveillance audits ensure the system - and your certificate - stays live and credible.

How It Works

Our Certification Process at a Glance

Application & Quote

Tell us about your organisation and scope. We provide a clear, fixed quote.

Payment & Invoice

Once you accept the quote, we issue an invoice and confirm your certification agreement before scheduling the audit.

Stage 1, Stage 2 & Surveillance Audits

On-site/remote assessment of your QMS in operation against the standard, followed by ongoing surveillance audits.

Certification Decision

An independent technical review confirms the certification decision.

Certificate & Surveillance

Certificate issued, with annual surveillance audits to keep it valid.

See our full certification process for more detail on each stage.

Background

About ISO 9001:2015 and ISO

International Assessment Bureau is an independent certification body based in the UK. We offer a range of certification schemes focused on giving organisations a clear pathway to meet market requirements, whether driven by regulation or by customers. International Assessment Bureau Ltd is registered in England and Wales, which means your certification process is efficient, transparent, and backed by UK-based assessors.

ISO itself issues no certification or conformity test directly - it develops the standards through a consensus-based process involving technical committees, industry experts, consumer organisations and national standards bodies, then periodically reviews them to keep pace with the needs of organisations worldwide. Certification against ISO 9001:2015 is carried out by certification bodies such as International Assessment Bureau. If you are planning to get your organisation certified, get in touch with our team and we will walk you through exactly what is required for your sector and scope.

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