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The ISO 22301 standard for Business Continuity Management Systems is applicable to all organizations, regardless of their scope, size, type, or nature. The level of implementation depends on the operating environment and the complexity of the organization. Any organization wishing to maintain stable operations and mitigate risks in supply chain management should apply for ISO 22301 certification.
ISO 22301 is an effective tool to help organizations ensure the ability to maintain stable and continuous operations. This is an operational model that helps businesses respond and recover effectively after disruptions; reduce costs and minimize impacts, damage to people and property, and reduce the influence on business results.
Additionally, ISO 22301 helps businesses increase the trust of customers, suppliers, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders in the organization's ability to meet and maintain business continuity, helping the organization manage risks, supply chains, and resources effectively.
The ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System provides a prompt and effective response to unexpected events based on processes that occur before, during, and after these events. When a business has prepared a business continuity plan, it means they are ready for specific unexpected situations, ensuring that the business can continue to operate without significant impact or loss.
Companies with ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System Certification realize their business goals faster and more safely. This naturally increases customer reliability and satisfaction. The key feature of the standard is that businesses identify risks and mitigate the impact of incidents.
According to research results, the reasons proving ISO 22301 certification is necessary are as follows: ensuring service continuity (61%), protecting brand and company reputation (61%), minimizing downtime risks (48%), resisting reduction in flexibility (45%), and recovering quickly after disruption (44%).
An ISO 22301 certification body qualified to issue ISO certificates must be a legal entity with clear legal standing and competence in ISO 22301 certification. However, the designation must be carried out in accordance with Vietnamese law and comply with global certification regulations.
The ISSQ Institute of Quality is a designated unit for ISO 22301 certification and other standard systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, etc.
Step 1: Receive the certification registration application.
Step 2: Sign the scientific and technological service contract.
Step 3: Conduct on-site surveys and assessments at the enterprise.
Step 4: Complete the post-assessment documentation.
Step 5: Appraise the application and issue the certificate (if requirements are met).
Step 6: Perform surveillance audits every 12 months.
Step 7: Perform re-certification assessment (when the 3-year certificate expires).
The above is information regarding the 7 steps to obtain ISO 22301 certification - Business Continuity Management System.
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Posting Date: January 16, 2024
