Certification
Management systems, chain of custody and supply chain certification
Third-party certification of an organisation’s management systems is frequently specified as a requirement in contracts for the supply of goods and services.
Third-party certification provides evidence and reassurance to specifiers that their suppliers consistently meet internationally recognised quality, health and safety, environmental and information security standards.
ATCL’s specialist certification division, ATCL, is a leading certification body No. 0012. Operating internationally, with over 40 years’ experience, ATCL provides the following certification services:
- ISO 9001 Quality Management
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management
- BS OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health & Safety Management
- ISO 22000 Food Safety Management
- ISO 27001 Information Security Management
- ISO 50001 Energy Management
- BS 11000 Collaborative Business Relationships
- FSC® Chain of Custody
- PEFC™ Chain of Custody
- Responsibly Sourced Soy/Cocoa/Animal Feed
- RSPO Sustainable Palm Oil
The business benefits of third party certification
Being able to demonstrate that you are certified to any of the above standards brings significant benefits to your business:
Financial – certification helps to optimise operations, reducing waste and improving efficiency and productivity, resulting in improvements in profitability
Protects your business – it contributes to protecting your business against risk and possible financial loss or penalties
Enhanced customer satisfaction – it improves quality, enhances customer satisfaction and increases sales
Access to new markets – certification can be vital to winning new customers and in some cases retaining existing customers. It is sometimes seen as a ‘passport to trade’
Increased market share – certification increases productivity and competitive advantage
