Certification

Definition

Certification is a process in which an independent body confirms that a product, process, or service meets certain requirements.

Types

There are various types of certifications:

• Product certification
• Management system certification (e.g., ISO 9001)
• Personnel certification
• Process certification

Applications

Certifications are used in many fields:

• Quality management
• Environmental management
• Occupational safety
• Food safety
• IT security

Standards and Certificates

Important standards and certificates include:

• ISO 9001 (Quality management)
• ISO 14001 (Environmental management)
• ISO 45001 (Occupational safety)
• HACCP (Food safety)
• CE marking (Product safety in the EU)