ISO certification is the most widely used and recognized management system and standard globally and is a fundamental measure of business development and growth. ISO-certified plastic pallet enterprises can guarantee low cost and stable output efficiency in the trade process without worrying about international trade barriers. Therefore, choosing a plastic pallet company with ISO certification is an effective investment in a solid long-term trade relationship.
This article will answer the following questions.
- What are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications?
- What are the requirements for ISO certification for companies in the plastic pallet industry?
- What are the competitive advantages of an ISO certified company?
- What guarantees does ISO certification bring to the company’s customers?
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What are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications respectively?
ISO quality system standard is developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 207 (ISO/TC 207), which includes ISO 9000, 10000 and 14000 series.
- ISO 9001
ISO 9001 belongs to the ISO 9000 series, which has been used in more than 100 countries around the world. And it is recognized as the world’s most mature management system and standard.
- ISO 14001
ISO 14001 is part of the ISO 14000 series, the leading standard in the series and the only standard that can be used for third-party certification.
All in all, ISO 9001 guarantee quality and ISO14001 guarantee the environment.
The two are interrelated and distinct from each other, and the specific differences can be seen in the following table
Difference between ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
The two are interrelated and distinct from each other, and the specific differences can be seen in the following table
| ISO 9001 | ISO14001 |
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| Quality Management System Certification Standard | Environmental Management System Certification Standard |
| Certification object – quality system of the supplier | Certification object – environmental management system of the supplier |
| Basis of certification – quality assurance standards | Basis of certification – existing environmental management system |
| Production and service companies | Any product type company |
| Commitment to Customers | Commitment to Government, Society and Stakeholders |
| Best-selling, most common, most mature | Dominant standard, the only one available for third-party certification |
You can see that enterprises with both ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications are under the supervision of customers, government, society and major stakeholders in all aspects. It can ensure that enterprises bear environmental legal and social responsibilities and promote sustainable output for individuals, the community and the country.
From the perspective of cost, environmental protection and trade barriers, it is the best choice to choose a plastic pallet company with both ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications.
What are the conditions for ISO certification for companies in the plastic pallet industry?
According to the available information, there is a slight difference in the requirements for obtaining ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications for companies in the plastic pallet industry.
The following table will help you clarify the requirements for the two certifications.
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What are the competitive advantages of ISO-certified companies?
The biggest advantage of plastic pallet enterprises with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification is that they have the international trade “pass” and are not hindered by international trade barriers.
Secondly, ISO 9001 can guarantee the stability of the enterprise’s products in line with international standards so that the enterprise has the upper hand in the quality competition.
Moreover, enterprises can effectively measure performance based on the management system and improve operational efficiency. Thereby it is driving sales and profit growth and reducing management and operational risks.
Ensure that the supply chain can continue to provide customers with stable output and minimize the risk of customers’ trust in the strength of the company due to untimely supply chain updates. Customers perceive high value and thus have a solid relationship.
International green protection policy orientation for enterprises brings a strong and positive corporate image and enhances popularity.
And it is supervised by the government and society, which is conducive to the long-term stable and legal operation of enterprises.
What kind of protection can ISO certification bring to the enterprise customers?
As mentioned above, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification can bring three major guarantees to customers: strength, legal protection and satisfaction protection.
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 are under the supervision of customers, the government, society and other stakeholders. The relevant international laws and regulations are strict, which can effectively protect customers’ legal rights and interests. This enables the company to grasp and anticipate the changes in customers’ needs and sense the dissatisfaction of customers. And make improvements to increase satisfaction so that the cooperation with customers will go further and further, forming a virtuous circle.
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