Is ISO Mandatory?

The question of whether ISO is mandatory or not instantly invites you to think and then you would immediately want to know if it is not mandatory then why do I have to work hard to get a certification.

All ISO standards are voluntary and anybody who has an intent to grow their business or improve their operational systems as per the standards proposed by ISO or the government for that matter should make it a practice to apply for ISO certifications. All ASTM/ANSI/BS/API standards are mandatory. For instance, if you are manufacturing valves you need to make the designs of the valves compliant to the standards set by the API (American Petroleum Industry) standards.

Likewise, no ISO standard is mandatory but it is a contractual standard. To elaborate, if you wish to do job work for any organization or wish to associate with companies that have their own set protocol or an MNC that is stringent about the processes their vendors follow then you will be asked to extend your certification. You will be asked to adopt, implement, and get certified as per ISO 9001 or other standards to assure the company about your capabilities. Basically, the standards talk volume about your capabilities, systems you put in place, ways of working and much more.

Brief about ISO

ISO has so far developed over 23355 standards on different Subjects and sectors and each standard sets guidelines for the businesses so they can improve their performance in a systematic method. Being standard compliant does not only mean getting a certification and keeping it future ready for all your associations. But this certification justifies your stand as a company and the principles you follow within your organization and the roles you wish to play in order to fulfill your orders or the assignment you are allotted.

Thus, even if it is not mandatory there is no harm in being certified as it increases your reach and makes you more competent in the eyes of the MNCs. There is no way that you will have to justify your stand with a certification in tow.

How does everyone relate to the certification?

An ISO certification means a lot to the society, supplier, customer, and it defines their views towards you and your organization. This standard allows you to build a better supplier-customer relationship. Also, once you deliver as per expectations the bond is enforced and your customer or the MNC is likely to recommend you into their circuit and spread a word about you. This not only works as a marketing for you but also helps spread a good word about you at all levels, across functions.

There is no better way to stay prominent than word of mouth and certification takes your task 70% and the rest is your work and the values you deliver. So, even if at this point you are asking why ISO is mandatory and whether avoiding it is okay, you can yourself negate your query and answer yourself that ISO is mandatory for value building. It is mandatory to give yourself a good remark. So, rather than still looking for answers and trying to find ways to resolve queries, get the certification

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