{"id":892,"date":"2020-09-28T21:01:26","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T01:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intranet.chemservice.com\/news\/?p=892"},"modified":"2020-09-28T21:01:41","modified_gmt":"2020-09-29T01:01:41","slug":"what-are-iso-90012015-standards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intranet.chemservice.com\/news\/what-are-iso-90012015-standards\/","title":{"rendered":"What are ISO 9001:2015 Standards and What Does it Mean to be a Certified Registered Manufacturer (CRM)?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chem Service Inc is registered and certified to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System for the design, development, production, distribution, and servicing of organic neat and synthetic reference materials. We produce reference materials that include a certificate with specific property value, uncertainty, and traceability.<\/p>\n

What are the ISO 9001 – 2015 Standards for?<\/h2>\n

Since 1987 organizations have abided by standards set forth by the International Organization of Standardization (ISO). ISO is responsible for creating requirements and guidelines for quality management systems (QMS). An ISO 9001:2015 is the most recent quality management system certification. This standard ensures that a company of any size or industry can consistently deliver international-quality products and services. There are rigorous requirements that every company needs to meet in order to become certified.<\/p>\n

Requirements are based on the following 7 quality management principles:<\/p>\n

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  1. Customer Focus:<\/strong> How well do companies know their consumer and do they have their evolving best interest at heart?<\/li>\n
  2. Leadership<\/strong>:\u00a0 Are company leaders equipped to carry out a unified and purposeful vision?<\/li>\n
  3. Engagement of People<\/strong>: Do employees at all levels recognize their role in contributing to the company\u2019s overall mission?
    \nProcess approach:\u00a0 Are there specific guidelines in place that ensure operational consistency and efficiency?<\/li>\n
  4. Improvement<\/strong>: Does the company foster a culture of continuous improvement?<\/li>\n
  5. Evidence-based Decision Making<\/strong>: Does the organization utilize proper research and facts to make informed decisions that affect the entire company?<\/li>\n
  6. Relationship Management<\/strong>: Does the company strive to engage in mutually beneficial relationships with its business partners and customers?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Why are Quality Management Systems Important for Companies?<\/h2>\n

    Quality management systems (QMS) prove how reliable and trustworthy a business’s operations can be to the end customer. Implementing a QMS is a rigorous process, but the added value to a business can be exponential:<\/p>\n