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Certification

Certification is more than a certificate. It’s a passport to global markets, a seal of credibility for customers, and a driver of innovation and continual improvement.

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Management System Certification Process

At Global Standards Certification (GSC), we follow a structured and transparent certification process to ensure integrity, impartiality, and compliance with international standards. Whether you’re pursuing certification in Quality (ISO 9001), Environmental Management (ISO 14001), or Occupational Health & Safety (ISO 45001), the process remains consistent focused on ensuring compliance, continual improvement, and value to your organization.

1. Application & Proposal

We begin by understanding your organization, its size, structure, activities, and the scope of certification. Based on this, we provide a tailored proposal outlining audit stages, timelines, and costs.

2. Stage 1 Audit – Document & Readiness Review

Our auditors review your management system documentation and assess your readiness for certification. This includes evaluating your understanding of the standard, scope, policies, objectives, and internal audits.

  • 🔍Purpose: Identify any major gaps or areas needing improvement before the full audit.

3. Stage 2 Audit – Certification Audit

This is a full, on-site audit (or remote/hybrid where applicable) to evaluate how effectively your management system is implemented and maintained.

  • 🔍 Outcome: Verify compliance with the ISO standard, gather objective evidence, and assess operational control and continual improvement.

4. Certification Decision

The organization will be recommended for certification following successful audit outcomes, a review of findings, and a positive decision by an independent certification authority. Once approved, you’ll receive an ISO certificate valid for three years, subject to surveillance.

5. Surveillance Audits (Years 1 & 2)

We perform regular surveillance audits (typically annually) to ensure your system continues to conform with the ISO standard and demonstrates continual improvement.

6. Recertification Audit (Year 3)

A full system audit is conducted before the certificate expires to renew your certification and assess long-term effectiveness

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Certificates

Certifications We Offer

  • ISO 9001
    Quality Management System
  • ISO 45001
    Occupational Health & Safety Management System
  • SA 8000
    Social Accountability
  • ISO 22000
    Food Safety Management System
  • ISO 22301
    Business Continuity Management Systems
  • ISO 55001
    Asset Management
  • AS/NZS 5377
    E-Waste Management System
  • ISO 14001
    Environmental Management System
  • ISO 27001
    Information Security
  • ISO 50001
    Energy Management Systems
  • ISO 20000
    Information Technology — Service Management
  • ISO 42001
    Artificial intelligence Management System
  • HACCP Audits
    Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points

Product Certification Process

Product Certification is a service whereby an independent third party, such as Global Standards Certification (GSC), verifies that a product complies with the requirements of a nominated product standard or technical specifications.

By achieving certification, organizations demonstrate that their products have been tested and assessed for compliance, safety, quality, and performance.

Benefits of Product Certification

  • Customer Confidence

Assurance that the product will perform as specified.

  • Market Access

Often a prerequisite for entering regulated or international markets.

  • Brand Credibility

We operate ethically and transparently, fostering trust with clients, employees, partners, and stakeholders.

  • Risk Reduction

Minimizes liability and ensures compliance with legal or industry requirements.

Certification Process

  • Our Certification Vision
  • The manufacturer/supplier submits an application to GSC.
  • Define the product(s) to be certified and the relevant standards/regulations.
  • Document Review
  • Review of technical documents, test reports, specifications, quality manuals, labelling, and compliance evidence.
  • GSC ensures that product design meets the chosen standard.
  • Testing & Evaluation
  • Independent product testing is carried out in an accredited laboratory.
  • Performance, safety, durability, and compliance tests are conducted against the nominated standard.
  • Manufacturing Site Quality Plan Audit
  • An on-site factory audit is required.
  • Auditors check quality control, traceability, raw material handling, and production consistency.
  • Conformity Assessment
  • GSC evaluates test results + audit findings.
  • Certification Decision
  • Once compliance is verified, the GSC issues a Certificate of Conformity or Product Certificate.
  • The product may be authorized to carry a certification mark (e.g., GSC ConformMark).
  • Surveillance Audits (Years 1,2,3 & 4)
  • An on-site factory audit is required.
  • Auditors check quality control, traceability, raw material handling, and production consistency.
  • Recertification Audit (Year 5)
  • A full quality plan audit is conducted before the certificate expires to renew your certification and assess long-term effectiveness

Certifications We Offer

  • Product Conformity Certification
  • WaterMark Certification Scheme
  • Gas Cylinder Test Station Scheme (GCTS)
  • Australian Wood Packaging Certification Scheme
  • ANZEx Recognised Service Facility Scheme

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