10 main reasons for not obtaining the ISO 9001 certificate

The certification audit is focused on checking compliance with the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard. In order for an organization to be certified, it must have a fully functional quality management system in place. The basic requirement of the ISO 9001 standard is to establish, document, apply and maintain a quality management system and to continuously improve it.

We bring you 10 main shortcomings, the occurrence of which the organization cannot be certified according to the ISO 9001 standard:

1. Manufacturing activities, inspections and tests are performed without written instructions and necessary information.
2. Workers do not follow established orders and procedures.
3. Unauthorized and unregistered changes are made to the drawings and documentation.
4. Change management does not ensure that old and invalid documentation is downloaded.
5. Insufficient corrective measures against suppliers of poor-quality materials.
6. The system of corrective measures is not supported by top management.
7. Control and testing instruments and gauges are not subject to the system of withdrawal from circulation or are being withdrawn too late.
8. In warehouses and intermediate warehouses, there is unidentifiable material, without protection, unsatisfactory after the warranty period and corroded.
9. Repairs or reprocessing of products is not done according to procedures or instructions.
10. Incorrect use of statistical methods.

If such deficiencies or the like occur, the organization is given time to rectify them and, once rectified, the certification audit may be performed again.

A quality management system helps to achieve long-term prosperity for organizations only if it is implemented correctly. If you need to implement, certify or just consult with your quality management system, do not hesitate to contact us.