Export Sector and ISO Standard Certifications

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Many small and medium-sized businesses, as well as a few major multinational firms, operate in Nigeria’s export industry, which is extremely lucrative. There are a variety of produce items that may be found in the export industry. Obtaining ISO certification for your export business, organization, or product might increase value and maintain your brand’s image both in Africa and worldwide. 

ISO Certifications That Are Ideal for Export Companies

  1. ISO 9001 Certification Quality Management System
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For example, ISO 9001 Certification gives methods and standards for developing a Quality Management System (QMS). Business procedures and everyday operations are confirmed to be in line with an international standard with the ISO Certification. The Quality Management System (QMS) will assist companies in streamlining their business process and strategy.

International Business and Global Trading will be made easier with ISO 9001 accreditation. If the brand and product quality is certified to ISO 9001, they will be able to compete on an international level. Businesses will be able to make the necessary adjustments and best practices to improve product quality with the help of this tool.

By improving company strategies and operations, ISO 9001 certification assures product uniformity, which in turn reduces costs.

2. 14001 Certification Environmental Management System

Every business or institution has a social responsibility to protect the environment. To decrease the environmental effect, ISO 14001 certification provides businesses with rules and frameworks for reducing their dependence on natural resources. Using environmentally friendly raw materials and products and developing alternatives to activities that reduce environmental effects is the key to ISO 14001 Certification. By adopting the ISO Standard, an organization will be able to comply with legal obligations and regulatory recommendations on environmental preservation.

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3. ISO 45001 Certification Occupational Health and Safety Management System

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There are recommendations for controlling health hazards, as well as safety requirements, that are part of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System. Improve employee safety by reducing workplace accidents. Export firms with warehouses and manufacturing facilities might obtain the ISO 45001 certification to protect their workplace from any expected problems and increase worker safety. As a result of ISO 45001 certification, there are certain suggestions for effective risk management in the workplace, regulatory compliance, promotion of safe work practices, and ongoing development.

4. ISO 22000 Food and Safety

ISO 22000 is a must-have for firms that specialized in food processing, food manufacturing, and food transportation. The government monitors the food trading sectors with rigorous laws and norms. The Food Safety Management System provides recommendations on food safety procedures, legal requirements, food chain customer specifications, and quality assurance standards. For each step in the food production process, storage, and distribution, possible risks are identified. In the global food trade, food safety is a key criterion for all food makers and exporters, as hazardous food has significant repercussions that may lead to costly penalties. ISO 222000 Certification ensures worldwide standard certification and certifies safety and quality assurance on a global scale.

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5. ISO 29100 Privacy Framework Standard

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Customer privacy satisfaction is critical for ISO 29100 certification. ISO/IEC 29100:2011 provides a privacy framework that specifies the actors and their duties in the processing and handling of personally identifiable information, as well as a standard privacy language (PII). ISO 29100 defines privacy standards and concerns for information technology and offers references to well-known privacy principles. Obtaining ISO 29100 certification as an export firm helps increase confidence between your organization and its customers. This will provide the client with reassurance that his PII is safeguarded by international norms and regulations.

 

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