What are Certifications?
Their importance: Gaining a certification is equivalent to getting a stamp of approval. It shows that a person, product, or company meets the requirements of a specific or recognised standard. The important point is that this process is more than a mere tick-box exercise, it requires rigorous evaluation and assessment.
Gives assurance
A certification assures customers and stakeholders that an organisation has appropriate controls in place to ensure that its activities, processes, products, or services comply with specific standards. In some industries where safety and quality are non-negotiable, such as transportation, certification is not just beneficial; it’s imperative.
Scrutiny
To embark on a journey to gain certification, a business undergoes a thorough examination by a recognised certification body. This scrutiny delves deeply into their adherence to predefined criteria, such as standards maintained by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
British Assessment Bureau
What are Standards?
Standards are published documents that establish technical specifications and procedures designed to maximize the reliability of the materials, products, methods, and/or services people use every day.
Why are Standards Important?
Standards form the fundamental building blocks for product development by establishing consistent protocols that can be universally understood and adopted. Standards also make it easier to understand and compare competing products. As standards are globally adopted and applied in many markets, they also fuel international trade.
Because of standards, consumers and businesses are confident that products will work as expected, each and every time they are purchased. Standards-based interoperability also gives customers the freedom to mix and match different manufacturers’ products.
IEEE SA – Standards Association
