ISO 9001 in Zurich: certified online, without site visits

ISO 9001:2015 sets out the requirements for a quality management system. It helps an organisation deliver products and services that meet customer requirements and regulatory obligations, and it does so consistently. The standard applies to any organisation, whatever its size or sector.

Zurich is a large and varied business location. Many companies here work for clients who ask for proof of structured quality management, for example in tenders, supplier questionnaires or framework agreements. An ISO 9001 certificate answers that question in a form buyers know.

Zertify is an online service. It has no office in Zurich and needs none. The whole process runs in your browser, so location plays no role in how you get certified.

• ISO 9001 at a glance
• ISO for small and medium businesses

ISO 9001 is not tied to one industry. In a business region like Zurich, the demand usually comes from customers, tenders and partners rather than from the company itself. These are the kinds of businesses that most often look for the certificate:

Service companies

Firms that sell expertise or recurring work and want to show that their processes are defined and repeatable.

IT and software companies

Teams that deliver to business clients who check suppliers for documented quality procedures.

Consulting firms

Advisers who want to demonstrate a clear approach to client work, review and improvement.

Manufacturing companies

Producers of all sizes that supply to larger customers and must show controlled processes.

Trades and craft businesses

Contractors who bid for projects where a quality certificate is part of the requirements.

Public institutions

Organisations that want a structured basis for quality, responsibilities and continual improvement.

The online route removes the logistics. You do not schedule an auditor, free up staff for a site visit or prepare your premises. You answer questions about your quality management, and the result is reviewed before the certificate is issued.

1. 01

   Start the self-assessment

   Open the free self-assessment. It has 30 yes/no questions about how your company manages quality. You do not need an account.

2. 02

   Reach the pass threshold

   You pass with 20 of 30 points. If you fall short, the questions show you where your system has gaps.

3. 03

   Order the certificate

   After passing, you pay for the certificate. SICE reviews every assessment before the certificate is issued.

4. 04

   Receive the certificate

   The certificate follows within 4 hours after passing and payment. It is issued by G6 Agency AG under licence from SICE.

5. 05

   Share the proof

   Every certificate can be verified publicly by its number and QR code, so your customers can check it themselves.

• See how it works
• Start the free self-assessment

The classic route with an on-site audit by a certification body is a well-established way to certify. It suits organisations that want an auditor on their premises. The online route suits companies that prefer a short, structured process without visits. The table sets out the practical differences.

• Compare the certification routes
• Certification without an on-site audit

Zertify issues ISO certificates based on an online self-assessment. The certificate is issued by G6 Agency AG under licence from SICE, the Swiss Institute of Certification and Education. SICE reviews every assessment before the certificate is issued. A short online re-audit each year confirms it, and the certificate is valid for 3 years.

The price is stated openly: 599 CHF in the first year, then 399 CHF per year including the yearly online re-audit. Prices include 8.1% Swiss VAT for customers in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The yearly fee renews automatically. You can cancel at any time in your customer account, effective at the end of the current year. If you cancel, the certificate ends with the paid year.

If you plan more than one standard, a multi-standard discount applies: 20% for 2 standards and 30% for 3 or more, also on the yearly fee.

• ISO 9001 certificate
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• Start the free self-assessment

The self-assessment asks how your company actually works. You answer best when you know your own processes. These are the core requirements of ISO 9001:2015 that the questions reflect:

1. 01

   Context of the organisation

   Understand and document your business environment, your interested parties and the scope of your system (clause 4).

2. 02

   Quality policy and objectives

   Management defines a quality policy and measurable objectives (clauses 5 and 6).

3. 03

   Risks and opportunities

   Assess risks and opportunities systematically and plan how to address them (clause 6).

4. 04

   Processes and resources

   Define and control your processes, and ensure people have the resources and competence they need (clauses 7 and 8).

5. 05

   Monitoring and improvement

   Measure performance, review results and improve continually (clauses 9 and 10).

• Guide to certification cost