ISO 9001 certification is obtained by submitting an application to an accredited certification body with a defined scope.
The organization must have a quality management system in place that meets ISO 9001 requirements.
The certification process consists of a two-stage audit, including a system review (Stage 1) and an on-site audit (Stage 2).
The audits verify conformity of the quality management system with the standard requirements.
When conformity is confirmed, the ISO 9001 certificate is issued by the accredited certification body.