Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions:

How long does it take?

It is dependent on the complexity & size of your business, i.e. number of premises, personnel, processes etc. Normally certification to 9001, 14001 or both will take 3 – 9 months from commencement of project.

How much will it cost?

It is the sum of internal man-hours, consultancy fees (if consultancy used) & the assessment fee of a UKAS approved body (if used). You will have to decide the ratio of consultancy to man-hours most suited to you (if any). Our comprehensive consultancy save the accumulation of costly & not always easy to measure in-house hours.

How much of our time will it take?

It will depend on the depth of in-house knowledge and/or the quality of consultancy procured. We normally take onboard the bulk of the work.

How do we select a suitable consultancy?

Obviously we would prefer if you chose us! We would advise that you look at track records, take references, decide which consultancy process is most suitable to you & identify what support your consultant has at hand.

Do we need a full-time Quality or Environmental Manager?

We would normally recommend a Quality or Environmental Representative rather than a full-time Manager as a good system should be integral to your working practice & not require additional effort.

Why is attaining UKAS registration more expensive than other options?

A member body of ISO (The International Organization for Standardization) is the national body "most representative of standardization in its country". Only one such body for each country is accepted for membership of ISO. In this country it is The United Kingdom Assessment Service, UKAS approved bodies only recommend companies for registration if they fulfil all of the requirements of the applicable standards.

Non-UKAS approved bodies often set their own standard of acceptance which is normally easier to achieve & sometimes impossible to fail! It can be considered as credible as a driving instructor issuing his own licences! Hence less time, less effort – less recognition!

If you have any other questions you would like to ask, please submit via our enquiry page

QM.UK
Systems + Simplicity

21st April 2008

Following a 3 month programme & concluding a successful 2-stage assessment by a UKAS Approved Certification Body

were today recommended for

ISO
14001
:2004
Registration

Netstationers is responsible for the supply of Office Equipment. Having been registered to the International Quality Standard ISO 9001 for a few years now, they have successfully implemented an integrated Quality & Environmental Manangement System.

visit their website: www.netstationers.com

17th April 2008

Following a 6 month programme & concluding a successful assessment by a UKAS Approved Certification Body

were today recommended for

ISO
9001
& 14001
Registration

Callstain are a Sheffield based organisation specialising in worldwide multiple stainless steel processing, manufacturing and distribution.

visit: www.callstain.com

Callstain is a member of the British Stainless Steel Association

Environmental impact is becoming an increasingly important issue across the globe, with awareness ever growing Commercial, Consumer & Social pressures are also building up on businesses.
As a result, the advantage of being able to demonstrate a commitment to minimising the impact of your activities on the environment through ISO 14001 Registration is rapidly escalating.

Any office-orientated company embarking

on a 9001 registration programme

with us will receive our 14001 consultation

(resulting in simultaneous registration)

free of charge

(For all other organizations the add-on fees are capped at 50%)

We can also: -

Audit your suppliers

Recruit your Quality, Environmental or H&S Personnel

Project Quality, Environmental or H&S manage

Call for free!

0800
032
9001

QM.UK
Systems + Simplicity