Certification
Certification Glossary
Common certification terms for buyer and supplier conversations.
Terms
- ISO 9001
- Quality management system standard showing consistent processes and customer focus.
- ISO 14001
- Environmental management system standard documenting control of environmental impacts.
- ISO 45001
- Occupational health and safety management system standard.
- IATF 16949
- Automotive supply chain quality standard, often required for auto industry suppliers.
- CE Marking
- EU conformity marking for products meeting applicable directives; frequently requested for export.
- TSE / TSEK
- Turkish Standards Institution conformity marks, important in local and public procurement.
- AS9100
- Aerospace and defense quality standard for high-reliability component supply.
- ISO 13485
- Medical device quality management standard for medtech manufacturing and supply.