ISO Certification in Saudi Arabia 2024
Guidance Consulting and Training works to provide ISO certificates to institutions and individuals in addition to various quality management systems in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Also to provide rehabilitation services if the requesting institution or facility does not meet the Kingdom’s mandatory standards, whether by accreditation from the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization, or the Food and Drug Authority. We also specialize in designing and accrediting training packages and implementing internationally accredited professional training processes through a group of trainers in various training sectors. Accredited training partnerships with leading international organizations in quality, occupational safety, environmental consulting, auditing, and risk management complement the competencies and skills of our trainers. This unique combination of professional capabilities and expertise ensures that Guidance Institute can provide various solutions for the training and rehabilitation of institutions and individuals.
ISO Certification to institutions and individuals in Saudi Arabia
ISO certificates are international certificates provided to companies and individuals and indicate the quality of the products and services. The certificate helps improve the organization’s performance and efficiency at all levels and increases the confidence of customers, investors, and employees. Obtaining ISO certification can benefit organizations, regardless of their size or the sector they operate in. ISO certification can be obtained after an organization goes through several steps, from determining the certification they want to get, to implementing and applying the strategies and systems necessary to meet the specified standards. The process requires an independent third-party audit to verify the organization’s compliance with the specified standards. Here are the types of ISO certificates offered by Guidance Consulting and Training
- Quality Management System – ISO 9001:2015 – (QMS)
- Food Safety Management System – ISO 22000:2018 – (FSMS)
- Occupational Health and Safety Management System – ISO 45001:2018 – (OHSMS)
- Environmental Management System – ISO 14001:2004 – (EMS)
- Energy Management System – ISO 50001
- Information Security Management System – ISO 27001 – (ISMS)
- Quality Management System for Medical Equipment Manufacturers – ISO 13485
- Educational Facilities Management System – ISO 21001
- Business Continuity Management System – ISO 22301
- Laboratory Efficiency and Calibration Management System – ISO 17025
- Water Efficiency Management Systems – ISO 46001
- Healthcare Quality Management Systems – ISO 1701
The Importance and Advantages of Obtaining ISO Certifications for Organizations in Saudi Arabia
Organizations that obtain ISO certificates in their field have many unique advantages and benefits in the Saudi market.
First: These certificates demonstrate the organization’s commitment to quality and high performance.
Second: They increase the confidence of customers, investors, and employees in the organization.
Third: They provide organizations with a framework that can be used to improve performance and efficiency at all levels.
In addition, ISO certificates allow organizations to adhere to the requirements of quality, performance, and professionalism in the modern world. Organizations can obtain ISO certificates based on the nature of their work and strategic objectives.
Conditions for obtaining ISO certificates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
There are several conditions for obtaining ISO certificates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:
- The organization must have its commercial register.
- They must apply to one of the companies that provide international quality certificates to request a certificate.
- They must adhere to the conditions and standards for obtaining international quality certificates.
- The company granting the ISO certificate must be accredited and internationally recognized. This is what Guidance Consulting and Training provides.
How long does it take to get an ISO certificate on average?
Obtaining an ISO certificate requires time, effort, and resources. The duration of obtaining the certificate can vary greatly depending on the organization’s size, the nature of its business, and its willingness to comply with the certificate’s requirements. However, on average of 3-6 months, organizations can obtain the ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management Certificate. Organizations must adhere to the terms and standards for obtaining international quality certificates. The company that provides the ISO certificate must be accredited and recognized in the Kingdom and internationally, which is what Guidance Consulting and Training provides.
ISO Certification Online in Saudi Arabia – Online ISO Saudi Arabia
Guidance Consulting and Training conducts online audits to issue the global ISO certificate. This is done following the latest (IAF) guidelines on remote audit methodologies. Online ISO certification in Saudi Arabia is more suitable and cost-effective for small and medium-sized companies.
We work in Guidance Consulting and Training, through a group of the best specialists who hold international certificates to provide the ISO system and can measure the effectiveness of any organization. We support ISO certification services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including training to qualify for ISO certification and consulting for ISO certification for all management and quality systems plans, including international ISO standards.
Guidance Consulting also assists in establishing management systems (based on the required standards), which include:
- Planning to establish the system.
- Reviewing management practices and the existing system through gap analysis.
- Assisting in designing, establishing, and documenting policies and procedures.
- Assisting in implementing the system.
- Training employees.
- Assisting in preparing for external assessment (third party) and registering for ISO certification.
Guidance for Consulting and Training
We have the knowledge and experience to help institutions and individuals, comply with the requirements of the Saudi Standards and Quality Organization, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, and other entities that impose legal and mandatory requirements in the Saudi market.
To qualify your facility, train its personnel, and complete its required documents to implement quality and ISO systems