Quality Management System (ISO 9001) certification
High-performing businesses know that quality management is at the root of their success. ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification by Bureau Veritas supports your drive to increase efficiency and exceed customer expectations. To compete effectively and win their customers’ loyalty, companies need to deliver products and services of consistent quality. This demands a rigorous approach to quality management.
The purpose of the ISO 9001 certification process is to help you develop a robust Quality Management System (QMS) that drives continual improvement. ISO quality standards are globally recognized and trusted. The ISO 9001 standard offers flexibility, enabling you to design your own Quality Management System around your specific products, customer needs and risks. As such, it acts as an essential building block for any company looking to improve risk and quality management. ISO 9001 certification by Bureau Veritas demonstrates a commitment to quality and customer excellence.
Preparing for ISO 9001:2026 – Key Changes You Should Know
ISO 9001 is undergoing a important revision, with the new ISO 9001:2026 expected to bring updated guidance that reflects today’s rapidly changing business environment. The upcoming version will reinforce modern quality management practices and introduce new expectations for organizations seeking certification. Key expected updates include:
- Stronger emphasis on digitalization, data integrity, and technology‑driven processes
- Enhanced requirements for organizational resilience and business continuity
- Updated guidance on risk and opportunity management
- Greater focus on supply chain quality assurance
- Integration of sustainability considerations within quality planning
- Reinforced expectations for leadership accountability and strategic alignment
- Inclusion of organizational quality culture and ethical behaviour
Key Benefits
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Improve
customer satisfaction and trust
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Stronger
process control and operational efficiency
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Enhanced
ability to anticipate and mitigate risks
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Better
alignment with digital transformation initiatives
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Increased
competitiveness in global markets
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Demonstrated
commitment to continuous improvement
ISO 9001, a comprehensive approach to quality management
The ISO 9001 standard can be used by any organization, regardless of its size, type or the products or services it provides. An ISO 9001 Quality Management System is led by senior managers and based on detailed analysis of the organization’s context, strengths and weaknesses. Use of the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, supported by annual audits from Bureau Veritas, enables you to identify non-conformities and achieve continual improvement in quality.
Drive efficiency while improving risk management
Audits of your Quality Management System by Bureau Veritas enable you to identify improvements to processes. These aim to drive efficiency without increasing risk, thanks to ISO 9001 certification requirements that focus on risk management. The certification standard can be used to increase employees’ awareness of risk, and help create a culture of prevention and risk management.
Integrate ISO 9001 standards with other QHSE management systems
The shared High-level Structure of ISO 9001 certification requirements with other ISO management systems including ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) makes it easy to manage your QHSE management risks holistically. Adoption of an integrated management system is cost-efficient and provides you with full visibility on QHSE management risks and performance.
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