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Telarc ISO Certification FAQs | New Zealand's Trusted Certification Experts
Discover how Telarc, New Zealand’s leading JASANZ-accredited certification body, can help your business achieve ISO and NZS certifications. With over 50 years of experience since 1973, we provide expert auditing and certification services to enhance efficiency, compliance, and credibility. Explore our FAQs to learn about the certification process, costs, and benefits tailored to businesses across New Zealand, Australia, and beyond.
How long will it take to get my certification?
The time to achieve certification depends on your business’s readiness, including existing systems and resources allocated to implementation. . It can take 3- 12 months, engaging a consultant can streamline the process and expedite certification.
Can Telarc set up my system?
As a JASANZ-accredited certifier, Telarc must remain impartial. Therefore, it cannot implement your management system, as this would create a conflict of interest breaching certification rules.
Can Telarc conduct a gap analysis?
Yes, Telarc offers gap analysis services. Our comprehensive report identifies areas where your system needs improvement, helping you understand your readiness for a successful audit.
What is the quickest way to gain certification?
For the fastest path to certification, we recommend engaging a consultant to implement your system efficiently, tailored to your timeline. Telarc can then conduct the audit to certify your compliance.
Is certification expensive?
Certification costs are modest compared to the significant benefits, such as improved efficiency, reduced risk, and enhanced market credibility, which deliver long-term value to your business.
What will it cost to get certified and how do I get a quote?
Costs vary depending on your business’s size and needs. For a personalized quote, complete the quote request form, and we’ll respond on the same day or within 24 hours.
What are the benefits of certification?
Telarc’s ISO certifications involve risk-based audits that help identify and mitigate risks, improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure best-practice outcomes, enhancing your business’s quality and competitiveness.
Are Telarc auditors helpful, supportive and committed to helping us achieve our goals?
Telarc’s auditors are friendly, approachable, and committed to helping you succeed. While maintaining impartiality, they guide you through the requirements to achieve your certification goals.
What areas do Telarc operate in?
Telarc has auditors based throughout New Zealand, with offices in Auckland and Christchurch. We also provide certification services across Australia, the South Pacific, and parts of Asia.
Are your auditors employed by Telarc to promote consistency?
Most Telarc auditors are full-time employees, ensuring consistency and familiarity with your business. We occasionally engage contractors to leverage specialized skills when needed, maintaining high-quality audits.
Which standards can Telarc certify?
Telarc offers certifications for a wide range of standards, including ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety), ISO 27001 (Information Security), NZS 7901 (Public Safety Management) ISO 55001 FSFC 22000 (food safety) BRCGS (food safety) and Wine Audits. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.
How often do I need to renew my certification?
Most ISO certifications require annual surveillance audits to ensure ongoing compliance, with a full recertification audit every three years. Telarc will work with you to schedule these audits to maintain your certification status.
Can Telarc certify small businesses or startups?
Yes, Telarc supports businesses of all sizes, including small businesses and startups. Our auditors tailor the certification process to your scale and resources, ensuring a practical and achievable path to compliance.
What happens if my business fails an audit?
If non-conformities are identified during an audit, Telarc provides a detailed report with recommendations for improvement. You’ll have a set period to address these issues, and our team will support you through the process to achieve certification.
How does Telarc ensure impartiality in its audits?
As a JASANZ-accredited certifier, Telarc adheres to strict international rules to maintain impartiality. Our auditors follow a rigorous code of conduct, ensuring fair and objective assessments without bias or conflict of interest.
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