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Certification readiness in the UAE
ISO certification & management systems.
This pillar covers the design, implementation and review of ISO management systems. ExSolution prepares organisations for independent certification audits and supports the management system after certification.
Certification readiness services
Quality, environment, health and safety, and integrated systems.
Choose the service that matches the requirement stated by the client, tender or management team.
Integrated Management Systems
Shared governance, documents, audits and management review.
View Integrated Management SystemsRelated specialised practices
Some ISO standards sit within a specialist business discipline.
These services are organised under Specialised Practices because the primary requirement is the business discipline. Certification may form part of the assignment.
Information Security and ISO 27001
Information risk, security governance, regulatory alignment and information security management system (ISMS) certification readiness.
View Information SecurityBusiness Continuity, ISO 22301 and NCEMA 7000
Business impact analysis, continuity strategies, response arrangements, exercises and certification readiness.
View Business ContinuityEnergy Management and ISO 50001
Energy performance, baselines, significant energy uses, operational controls and energy management system (EnMS) certification readiness.
View Energy ManagementRelated accreditation readiness services
ISO standards for technical competence and accreditation.
These assignments sit within the Accreditation Readiness pillar. The relevant accreditation body assesses technical competence and decides the outcome.
ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17025
Scope, impartiality, method control, competence records, validation and assessment readiness for inspection bodies and laboratories.
View ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17025ISO 15189
Quality and competence requirements, method verification, clinical governance and assessment readiness for medical laboratories.
View ISO 15189Selecting the structure
Single standard or integrated management system?
Begin with the business requirement that drives the assignment. Organisations in Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and elsewhere in the UAE may need one management system for a defined client or regulatory requirement, or a shared structure where several standards govern the same operations.
Single standard
Use the relevant standard page when one requirement is driving the assignment. Confirm the operating scope, locations, activities and evidence before implementation begins.
Integrated management system
Use the integration service when several compatible standards apply to the same operations and the organisation wants common governance, documentation, audits and review.
Separate responsibilities
Consultancy and certification have different roles.
ExSolution provides management-system consultancy and audit-readiness support. An accredited certification body conducts the certification audit and decides whether to issue the certificate. ExSolution does not issue ISO certificates or guarantee the result of an independent audit.
Buyer questions
Questions about choosing the route and provider.
What is the difference between ISO consultancy and ISO certification?
ISO consultancy supports management-system design, implementation and review. An accredited certification body conducts the independent certification audit and decides whether to issue the certificate. Organisations seeking ISO consultancy in the UAE may appoint ExSolution for implementation and readiness support. ExSolution does not issue certificates.
How should organisations compare ISO consultants and certification companies in the UAE?
The roles should be assessed separately. When comparing claims about the best ISO consultants, assess the proposal rather than the claim. When comparing ISO certification companies, confirm their accreditation for the required standard and scope. The certification decision must remain independent from the consultancy work. For a practical comparison of scope, leadership, implementation involvement and audit readiness, read our guide to choosing ISO consultants and certification bodies in the UAE.
When is an integrated management system appropriate?
It is relevant when an organisation operates or plans to implement more than one compatible ISO management system and wants shared governance, documents, audits and management review.
Experience across sectors and systems.
Explore representative anonymised assignments across government, aviation, healthcare, retail and real estate, manufacturing, and maritime services.
Start with evidence
Not sure how ready you are?
Use the ISO Certification Governance Readiness Index to identify the control areas most likely to affect certification and sustained performance.