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ISO certification FAQs

From ISO health and safety certification to ISO management systems, you’re bound to have one or two queries. If you don’t get your ISO question answered here, please do get in touch and we’ll be glad to help.
What are the benefits of fast online ISO certification?
Some of the benefits of fast ISO certification with Certain™ include huge cost and time savings. You can also count convenience as a major benefit, together with a super-simple process and increased accessibility. Not only that, the benefits of being ISO certified also include increasing your company’s reputation and competitiveness, and enhancing your customers’ confidence in your brand and its offer.
Who is Certain™ designed for?
Any organisations which want to demonstrate to customers they are ISO compliant, but also looking to keep costs down or don’t want the inconvenience of an on-site assessment.
Is my business eligible to get ISO certification?
Whilst Certain™ is designed for small and medium-sized businesses, other businesses can also benefit from our services, regardless of size and risk.
What documents are required for online ISO certification?
This will depend on the ISO standard you require. Common requirements for businesses include a documented management system, proof of implementation and documentation of processes and procedures. If you’re unsure, we are always available to help.
Are your Management System consultants and ISO Certification auditors expert enough to provide the services you offer?
100% yes! Alpha Swanson is the name behind Certain™; an ISO certification company with 40 years’ experience at the forefront of Quality, Environmental, Safety and Health (QESH) Consultancy and ISO certification.
How long does the ISO certification process actually take?
The duration of each project depends on each business and its own circumstances. but you can generally expect yours to be completed within 24hrs.
How long does my ISO certificate last?
Your ISO certificate will last for 12 months.
How do you keep your fees so low?
Powered by the expertise of Alpha Swanson, we work smartly. There are no large overheads which other certification bodies have, such as large headquartered offices, or a fleet of company cars. We use smart up-to-date communication and remote ISO assessments eliminating the need for time-consuming on-site audits.
When is the best time for my business to get ISO certification?
In short, now! It’s always easy to put off certification because you’re trying for a perfection in your systems that won’t be achieved. In our expertise, continuous improvement is a better, more achievable—and beneficial aim. And, because, with Certain™, it’s not a time-consuming and resource-intensive process, it makes perfect sense to do it sooner, rather than later. Especially if you want to expand into new markets or territories, remain compliant, improve your reputation or win new customers, ISO certification can help you.
Can I speak to a human?
Yes, of course. We are, first and foremost, a people business and understand you may have ISO certification requirements which are particular to you. That’s why we have a team of ISO certificaion experts on hand to meet your specific needs.
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