ISO 14001 Certification

What is ISO 14001 Certification?

ISO 14001 Certification is an internationally recognized standard for environmental management systems (EMS). It helps organizations of all sizes and types to minimize their impact on the environment, comply with regulations, and continuously improve their environmental performance. The ISO 14001 standard specifies requirements for establishing an effective EMS that includes a commitment to environmental protection, identification of environmental aspects and impacts, implementation of controls to manage those impacts, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the EMS to ensure continual improvement. Certification to ISO 14001 demonstrates an organization’s commitment to environmental sustainability and can enhance its reputation and marketability.

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Initial Review

Initial visits and review of the existing system.
Gap analysis and planning for the documentation
Select a Certification Body of your choice

Documentation

Environmental aspects and impacts study
Document preparation
Training and Hand holding/ support for implementation

Effective Verification

Internal audit for verification of implemented system
Management review

Achieve Certification

Certification audit – Stage 1 & 2
Closure of non-conformities support if any
Rewarding the certificate to the organization

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the Focus Points of ISO 14001 Certification?

Identification of processes having an impact (Positive/Negative) on the environment
Formulating Environmental Policy and Objectives
Aspect and Impact study
Identification of significant impact
Setting up a system for documentation and records.
Legal compliance
Environmental programs
Creating an environmentally responsible organization

What are the documents required for ISO 14001 certification process?

The organization shall demonstrate continual improvement in the field of ISO 9001 certification Quality Management System by maintaining, establishing, implementing, and providing documented information.
The documented information required for ISO registration:

The organization’s scope.
The organization’s quality policy and quality objectives.
A Quality manual
Standard operating procedures
Records at individual process/department e.g. Sales, Purchase, Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Customer Service.

Who all are eligible for ISO 14001 Certification?

Manufacturing units
Service sector including Educational institutes, Hospitals, and other service providing units
Trading units
Any other business units are irrespective of nature of business, size, and location.

How will ISO 14001 Certification benefit your Organization?

Establishment of green processes as many as possible
Reduction in Risk of Non-Compliance related to Legal and Statutory Requirements
Conservation of resources
Satisfaction and Retention of Valuable Customers
Setting up a system for documentation and records
Good Marketing Tool and Credibility in Overseas Business
Status of an environmentally responsible organization

How did ISO 14001 evolve throughout the year?

Year 1992 – BS 7750 standard launch
Year 1993 – Committee is created to develop ISO 14001 framework
Year 1996 – ISO publishes the first version of ISO 14001:1996
Year 2004 – 1^st Revision of the standard
Year 2015 – 2^nd Revision of the standard (10 Clauses introduced)

ISO 14001 Reference Standards

ISO 14004 Environmental management systems – General guidelines on implementation
ISO 14005 Environmental management systems – Guidelines for a flexible approach to phased implementation
ISO 14006 Environmental management systems – Guidelines for incorporating Eco design

What is the validity of the EMS ISO 14001 Certification?

The validity of the ISO 14001 Certification is 3 Years with a surveillance audit after every 1 year.

How can I obtain an ISO 14001 certification?

The process of obtaining ISO 14001 Certification entails designing and implementing of an Environmental Management System (EMS) that adheres to the ISO’s best practices for an environmental management system, getting it up and running, and having an ISO-approved auditor perform a full audit of the system.

What happens to my existing Certificate when any standard is revised?

Generally, whenever there is a revision, the previous standard is kept valid for 2 to 3 years. It is also called as transition period. Earlier the organization certified as per previous standards is expected to upgrade and get certified in accordance with the revised new standard.

How much does EMS ISO 14001 Certification Cost?

This dependence on a number of factors, like the size of your firm, the complexity of your processes, the procedures you already have in place, and so on. Implementation can take 2-3 months for a smaller company (less than 100 people) and 5- 6months for a larger organization (more than 100 employees). The procedure is also influenced by the amount of time and resources your firm has to devote to implementation. That time should be factored into your overall schedule ahead of time, especially if you have a registration deadline to meet.

Is EMS ISO 14001 Certification (ISO Registration) process difficult?

An ISO certification will need time, effort, and improvement from a variety of departments inside a company. The steps that must be done, however, are well worth it for any organization. Owners, staff, and customers will all gain from it.

How to check the validity of the EMS ISO Certification?

To identify the authenticity of your accreditation body, one must
Visit the IAF – International Accreditation Forum website home page
Go to the IAF – International Accreditation Forum MLA–Multilateral Recognition Arrangement signatory’s category
Select the recognized AB – Accreditation Body subcategory or recognized region sub-category
From there you will select your country or the country your accreditation body belongs to
After which you can visit the website and look for your certification body.