If you want to enhance the business or product reputation in the market then the best medium and easiest way is ISO 9001. But gaining 9001 is not as simple as we think. For gaining this a business must have to clear all the requirements of the ISO 9001. The ISO 9001:2008 standard requires the implementation of a documented quality management system to facilitate enhanced performance and efficiency.

Any size organization can registered itself under ISO 9001. Some of you might be implementing ISO 9001 in small companies and some might be implementing it in much larger companies, but, in all cases, the principal mode of implementation is identical. In other words, the application of ISO 9001 is scalable and generic. Size of the business does not matter. The most important goal is to accomplish a set of regular processes that provide a route for enhancing customer satisfaction and to provide the necessary data for meaningful continuous improvement activities.

According to ISO 9001:2008 A organisation go through with the 6 documented procedures, however, rest of the documentation may be required by an organisation in order to deal with the processes that are essential for the successful operation of the Quality management standard (QMS). In addition to the minimum document requirements the standard defines twenty one specific requirements for records.

Other documents to demonstrate conformity like process descriptions, process flow charts, specifications, work instructions, organization charts, approved supplier lists and inspection plans are several requirements of ISO 9001:2008 where value can be added to a quality management system by the preparation.

The documentation required in a system to achieve ISO 9001 certification is no longer as onerous as prior to 2000 and the value of ISO 9001 certification for an organisation has never been higher. Certification sends a clear message to all interested parties that an organization is committed to high standards and continual improvement.