Quality Audit:

Audit is an independent and planned review conducted to calibrate aspects of quality with the requirements for the performance and evaluate the effective implementation of planned arrangements.

The arrangements may be based on statutory, customer, technical and project specific requirements.

IQC has competent resources to conduct:

Technical Audit

Project Audit

1. Technical audit
2. Project audit 

Auditors are evaluated based on the requirements of an international standard and enhance confidence on their capability to conduct all types audit meeting applicable customer and statutory requirements and deliver value added report. 

WASH AUDIT - Work place Assessment for Safety and Hygiene

IQC has been registered under QCI with unique agency number WASHQCIAA019, and authorized for conducting Assessment on WASH - Workplace Assessment for Safety and Hygiene under QCI. 

Clients interested for taking up the WASH ASSESSMENT prior to starting up their operations under nCOVID situation or who have started their operations, may also take up the WASH Assessment, to have a status quo check on the conformance to the guidelines stipulated by Ministry of Home Affairs or other government bodies (local, state and national) or industry specific guidelines and ensure safe operations and workplace by safeguaring health and safety of employees, cusotmers, suppliers, all stake-holders and public in general.

WASH standard is applicable for to any Organization / Industry / Business (manufacturing, services, trade etc).

Objective of the standard is to provide a holistic report to the client on the preparedness and processes established with regard to Hygiene and Safety specific to nCovid situation and ensure in the larger interest of the society that compliance is established with regarding requirements stipulated as applicable by Ministry of Home Affairs or relevant local or state or national body, so that further spreading of the nCovid virus is contained.

WASH Scheme is processed through the following steps,

Step 1: client filling up the applicaiton for WASH along with self-assessment checklist and updating status with regard to requirements specified, to IQC

Step 2: IQC reviews the client information and the self-assessment checklist and submit the proposal / quotation for WASH assessement as per guideline of QCI

Step 3: Plan for onsite (or remote assessment in certain cases) assessment, considering the situation and the operational issues

Step 4: Conduct onsite / remote assessement as per the criteria (standard and guidance document of QCI) and provide the WASH assessment report to client and update QCI with a copy of the report

For more details on the assessment methodology, please do contact the following,

- Mr. Satish. V (gm.op@iqcglobal.com/ +91.9620700050)

- Mrs. Sasikala. R (cm@iqcglobal.com / +91.9341414966)

For more details about WASH Scheme, please download

Application form for WASH scheme Assessment

Standard and Guidance Document on WASH Scheme

Self-assessment checklist for WASH Scheme

SAATHI - System for Assessment, Awareness and Training for Hospitality Industry

IQC has been registered and approved under QCI with unique agency number SAATHIQCIAA018, and authorized for conducting Assessment on SAATHI framework - System for Assessment, Awareness and Training for Hospitality Industry under QCI. 

Considering the nCovid-19 outbreak and phases of unlokcing announced by Govt. of India and respective state governments considering the ground scenario, it is important that Hotels, Restuarants and other hospitality industries take self interest in taking up the SAATHI ASSESSMENT and all necessary measures are put in place to curb the further transmission of virus while accommodation and other services duirng the curren unlocking phase.

Objective of the standard is to provide a holistic report to the client on the preparedness and processes established with regard to Hygiene and Safety specific to nCovid situation and ensure in the larger interest of the society that compliance is established with regarding requirements stipulated as applicable by Ministry of Health and family welfare, Ministry of Tourism or relevant local or state or national body such as FSSAI / CPCB, so that further spreading of the nCovid virus is contained.

SAATHI scheme is processed through the following steps,

- Self certification 

- Webinar

- site assessment (optional)

For more details about the SAATHI scheme, do visit, www.saathi.qcin.org/Home. 

For more details on the assessment methodology, please do contact the following,

- Mr. Satish. V (gm.op@iqcglobal.com/ +91.9620700050)

- Mrs. Sasikala. R (cm@iqcglobal.com / +91.9341414966) 

Integrated Quality Certification Private Limited was the first Indian CB to get accreditation from National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies, India in 2003 and has been providing management system certification services to various economic sectors.

Approach to Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) certification
Integrated Quality Certification Private Limited is an empaneled agency for providing ZED certification

Zero Defect Zero Effect is the vision of Indian Government with a hope that products have no defect and have no impact on environment with focus on a society friendly environment and achieving a sustainable future with a strong foundation for creating awareness and encouraging Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises.

Zero defects is a way of thinking and doing that reinforces the notion that defects are not acceptable, and that everyone should "do things right the first time." The basic philosophy of zero defects is that one can increase revenue by eliminating the cost of failure.

Key strategies to achieve Zero Defect includes understanding customer requirements, establishing stringent quality standards, planning for continual improvement through feedback loops, planned audits, and employee training.

Zero Defect Zero Effect" slogan means the adaptation of an efficient technology by MSMEs that causes no defects in the products and no adverse effect on the environment Achieving Zero Defects and 100% Delivery is a commitment of management by proactive approach, creating quality improvement teams, Monitor progress and Measure quality efforts of MSMEs.

Sustainable (ZED) Certification is an extensive drive to create awareness amongst MSMEs about Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) practices and motivate & incentivize them for ZED Certification while also encouraging them to become MSME Champions. Through the journey of ZED Certification, MSMEs can reduce wastage substantially, increase productivity, enhance environmental consciousness, save energy, optimally use natural resources, expand the market opportunities, etc. MSMEs will also be motivated to adopt best practices in work culture, standardization of products, processes, systems etc. in order to enhance their global competitiveness and sustainability. The ZED Certification aims at enhancing the competitiveness of an MSME through assessment, handholding, managerial and technological intervention etc., hence it is not just a Certification.

Eligibility
All MSMEs registered with the UDYAM registration portal (of the Ministry of MSME) will be eligible to participate in MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification and avail related benefits/incentives.

ZED Certification Levels
MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification can be attained in THREE Levels after registering and taking the ZED Pledge:

ZED Pledge

• Certification Level 1: BRONZE
• Certification Level 2: SILVER
• Certification Level 3: GOLD

1. Every MSME that embarks on the journey of ZED will have to take a “ZED Pledge” before applying for a ZED Certification Level (Bronze, Silver, Gold).
2. Certification on WASH Standard & other capacity building measures through MSME KAWACH will be available to MSMEs immediately after taking ZED Pledge.
3. After taking the ZED Pledge, the MSME can apply for any Certification Level if it feels that it can fulfil the requirements mentioned in each level. The intent of taking a ZED Pledge is to take a “pre-commitment” or a solemn promise by MSMEs to uphold the values of Zero Defect Zero Effect in their practices and to urge them to move ahead on the journey of ZED.

For more information on the scheme, please visit the following website ZED | Zero Defect Zero Effect (msme.gov.in)

Interested MSME Organizations interested for ZED certification, contact following responsible personnel of Integrated Quality Certification Private Limited:

Ms. Ramya. N (tm@iqcglobal.com), General Manager, Technical
Mrs. Sasikala. R (cm@iqcglobal.com), Certification Manager