ISOQAR - The Company
ISOQAR was founded in 1991 as one of the first independent certification bodies
in the UK. It now enjoys one of the broadest scopes of accreditation in its industry.
In October 2010 ISOQAR was acquired by the Alcumus Group, a multi-disciplinary provider
of risk management, compliance and certification services. Today ISOQAR has its
own regional auditors throughout the UK and a network of operations across the globe.
Small Businesses
ISOQAR's roots lie in providing a service which is affordable for small to medium-sized businesses. However,
the company's pricing structure and its philosophy of being approachable have
resulted in organisations of all sizes choosing to work with ISOQAR.
The ISOQAR Approach
Understanding what it is like to
be on the receiving end of the audit process, ISOQAR has developed a unique
package of benefits for companies seeking registration.
1. Low Costs
ISOQAR's audit fees are amongst
the lowest in the industry. Expenses are not normally charged for attending
companies' premises and a certificate is provided free to organisations achieving
the standard. To comply with accreditation body guidelines, ISOQAR now carries
out audits for recertification every three years. Costs for this will be kept to
a minimum and discussed with you in advance. Link to FREE
Quotation Request
2. Friendly and down-to-earth
There is no need for audits
to be traumatic. ISOQAR's assessors are selected for their ability to work with the quality representative from the company and to be approachable. They establish
that the appropriate management system works for the benefit of the company and
check it as though they were customers of the firm. Emphasis is firmly placed on
practicality.
3. A rapid response
Whether it be a query about system
certification, or an urgent need to achieve registration itself, ISOQAR specialises
in providing answers or audits at speed. A friendly, helpful administration and
management team with expert knowledge are always available at the end of a phone.
4. The use of Industry Experts
When selecting staff for
a particular audit, ISOQAR will always choose an auditor with experience of the
industry being audited. This ensures that the audit process takes place in an air of
mutual understanding. There is no conflict arising from a lack of knowledge of the
challenges faced in running that particular business. The auditor and the company
being audited both speak the same language. Link
to List of Areas of Expertise (Scope)
5. Quality Documents reviewed on site
With the exception of smaller firms, ISOQAR has a policy of visiting companies
applying for certification. This enables its documentation (manuals and procedures)
to be reviewed and provides an opportunity for the company and the ISOQAR auditor
to discuss any areas of concern before the audit itself. Even more importantly,
it provides an opportunity to start building a rapport with the auditor
Not only.........but also
In addition to its primary function
of providing companies accredited certification to management standards (including
ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, SIA-ACS and BRC Food standards), ISOQAR can offer:
- Free preliminary visits to companies seeking registration, to discuss what the
process involves
- Low-cost training courses to support its certification services
- Second party audits to organisations' own quality standards
- Notified Body audits for Personal Protective Equipment
ISOQAR's
track record
ISOQAR has certified thousands of
organisations working to the various ISO standards. This number is growing
daily. More and more companies are not only realising the benefits of having an
approved management system, but also the benefits of using ISOQAR. Its dislike
of bureaucracy and its philosophy of being approachable mean that nearly all
ISOQAR's contracts stem from recommendations by management consultants or other
registered businesses. This has resulted in the company's considerable and stable
growth in recent years.
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