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ISO certification is a mark of quality that demonstrates a company meets international standards in areas such as quality, environment, occupational health and safety, and information security. The certification is issued by accredited certification bodies and is based on an external audit of the organization.
The certification process includes the following steps:
The cost depends on the size, complexity, and chosen ISO standard of your company. Contact us for a Quotation Request or through our Contact Form.
The timeframe depends on your organization’s preparation and the complexity of the standard. On average, the process takes between 3 and 12 months from start to certification.
Follow these steps:
Read more about ISO 9001 and Quality Management: ISO 9001: What You Need to Know
ISO 14001 helps companies identify and reduce their environmental impact through structured environmental management. This means the organization:
Read more about ISO 14001 certification: ISO 14001: What You Need to Know
ISO 45001 aims to improve workplace health and safety and prevent work-related injuries. Certification requires:
Read more about occupational health and safety certification: ISO 45001: What You Need to Know
ISO 27001 helps organizations ensure information security, thereby strengthening GDPR compliance. Both frameworks focus on:
Read more at the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection: GDPR Requirements
Sustainability certification helps organizations systematically reduce their environmental impact and strengthen their social responsibility. It demonstrates commitment to sustainable business practices and increases credibility among customers, partners, and stakeholders. Read more about the certification here: A certification for sustainable development.
Sustainability certification often integrates several ISO standards — such as ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety), and ISO 9001 (Quality Management). Together, these frameworks help companies set measurable sustainability goals, optimize processes, and ensure responsible practices throughout the organization.
Achieving a sustainability certificate demonstrates compliance with international ISO standards and contributes to the UN Global Goals. Certified companies gain stronger brand reputation, easier access to procurement opportunities, and increased trust from environmentally and socially conscious customers.
Svensk Certifiering offers accredited audits and guidance for companies aiming to improve their environmental, quality, and occupational health management systems. Our approach supports both ISO certification and long-term corporate sustainability.
We certify companies across multiple industries, including manufacturing, construction, IT, transport, and healthcare. See the full list here: Industries we certify
Multisite certification applies to companies with several operational sites. Instead of auditing each location separately, a combined audit can be conducted.
Yes, in some cases audits can be performed digitally, depending on the standard and the organization. Contact us for more information: Digital audit
If you have implemented the requirements of the standard, conducted internal audits, and feel confident in your processes, you are ready for an external audit.
Upon successful completion of the audit, a certificate is issued and delivered both digitally and physically. The certificate is valid for three years, with annual surveillance audits.
If your organization does not pass the audit, you will be given the opportunity to correct the nonconformities identified during the audit. Typically, you will receive a specified time frame to implement corrective actions. Failure to take action may result in denial or withdrawal of the certification.
Read more about the ISO certification process: ISO Certification and Audit
To maintain certification, you must undergo an annual follow-up audit, usually called a surveillance audit. The main recertification audit is typically conducted every three years.
Preparing for ISO certification involves taking steps to ensure a smooth process. Once you have decided which certification you aim for, there are several actions you can take to prepare. Read more here for useful guidance: How to prepare
Yes, it is possible to achieve certification for multiple ISO standards simultaneously, such as ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management). This approach can streamline the certification process and provide efficiency benefits.
Read more about ISO standards: ISO Certification for Multiple Standards
Accreditation means that a certification body has been approved by an external, official authority to perform certification according to specific standards. Accreditation ensures that the certification process follows international standards and regulations, providing greater reliability and recognition in the market.
Learn more about the importance of accreditation: Accreditation and Certifications
The purpose is to provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to implement and maintain ISO standards, improving organizational efficiency, product quality, and competitiveness.
Training is offered for ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety), ISO 27001 (Information Security), and ISO 13485 (Medical Devices). Read more about our training programs here: Training in ISO Standards
The training includes a basic understanding of each ISO standard, implementation and maintenance of management systems, as well as course materials and certification of completion.
Participants gain increased quality awareness, improved compliance with international standards, and the ability to streamline processes for greater productivity.
You can book a course directly via Book training here or contact Karolina Lindqvist for more information.
Why should we choose Svensk Certifiering?
Svensk Certifiering offers personalized and tailored services with a close relationship to our clients. With extensive experience and accreditation from SWEDAC, we guarantee high quality and reliability throughout the certification process. Our focus is to help companies achieve their goals through efficient and transparent certification.
What makes Svensk Certifiering unique?
We combine expertise with a flexible approach, tailored to each company’s needs. Our service is fast, transparent, and always on the customer’s terms. Choose a long-term partner
Accredited certification bodies, such as Svensk Certifiering, are approved by official authorities and follow strict international standards, ensuring reliability and high quality. Non-accredited bodies lack external oversight and may have less rigorous processes. By choosing Svensk Certifiering, you gain confidence in a transparent, customer-focused certification process that strengthens your company’s credibility and market position.
If you are already certified and considering changing your certification body, we can assist you with a smooth transfer. A certificate transfer can take place at any time during the certification cycle, meaning that a recertification audit is not required for the transfer.
Our auditors are highly experienced — many hold academic degrees and have over 10 years of experience in certification and third-party auditing. In addition, many of our auditors possess extensive industry expertise.
Svensk Certifiering Norden AB is accredited by SWEDAC to perform audits and certifications of management systems according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, and ISO 13485.
Svensk Certifiering Norden AB is accredited by SWEDAC for personnel certification according to the specification Authorized Fire Alarm Engineer SBF 1007:5.
