Compliance and ISO accreditation

Companies of any size can significantly benefit from demonstrating compliance with quality marks, industry standards, ISO accreditation, certification, etc.

The main reasons why businesses seek some form of accreditation are:-

• To improve business processes;
• To improve the ability of the business to tender for contracts;
• To increase the quality of the product or service offered;
• An aid in marketing ie.  Using a worldwide or nationally recognised quality / management system;
• Improved management control;
• Improvements to customer services;
• Increasing market share

Commissioners will need to have evidence that their suppliers are obeying the law and act within the constraints of current legislation. Essentially, they wish to be certain that the companies they are buying products and services from are "good quality businesses". 

Apart from accreditations, a business will need to demonstrate that it embraces commercial and environmental compliance, and the following are the "essentials":

• Health and Safety
• Equal Opportunities and HR policies
• Environmental compliance
• Data Protection

Through your Chamber membership you have access to a wide range of support and advice. 

The HR and H&S website has 240 downloadable policies (accessed using your membership code).  Call us if you require that information 0151 477 1356.

We can also signpost you to our range of qualified consultants and training companies.  For example:-

• ISO15001
• ISO 9001
• ISO 14001
• BS EN 16001
• REACH
• Health and Safety
• IOSH
• Construction
• COSSH
• Fire Safety Awareness
• First Aid
• Risk assessments
• Asbestos
• Manual handling

The above only shows a small cross-section of the advice that is available, contact us if you require further assistance info@knowsleychamber.org.uk or 0151 477 1356.