Steps involved in ISO9001:2008 Certification 

The steps involved in any ISO9000 certification project are the following:

• Gap Analysis: Assessment of existing quality management practices vis-a-vis ISO9001 requirements.
• Orientation Training: Top/Senior Management orientation on ISO9001 requirements and action plans.
• System Documentation: Preparation of quality manuals and design of quality record formats.
• System Implementation: Implementation of quality system as per the quality manuals.
• Company-wide Training: Training on ISO9000 clauses, Statistical Quality Control Techniques, and Quality Audit.
• Internal Quality Audits: Periodic assessment of quality system implementation and corrective actions.
• Pre assessment: Initial audit by Certifying agency, and, implementation of corrective actions.
• Final Assessment: Certification audit by the Certifying agency and recommendation for certification