ISOQAR - The Company

Conceived in the late eighties, ISOQAR became a limited company in August 1991. It was founded by David Crompton and George Maxwell using their extensive knowledge of all aspects of the 'quality world'. Knowledge gained through working as Quality Managers in industry, Lead Assessors/Managers with other assessment bodies and freelance consultants.

Today, ISOQAR has its own regional assessors throughout the UK and has operations world-wide. The original directors still take a 'hands on' approach to running the business from the head office in Manchester, maintaining their original enthusiasm.


Small Businesses

ISOQAR's roots lie in providing a service which is affordable for small to medium-sized businesses. However, the company's pricing structure and its philosophy of being approachable have resulted in organisations of all sizes choosing to work with ISOQAR.


The ISOQAR Approach

Understanding what it is like to be on the receiving end of the audit process, ISOQAR has developed a unique package of benefits for companies seeking registration.

1. Low Costs

ISOQAR's audit fees are amongst the lowest in the industry. Expenses are not normally charged for attending companies' premises and a certificate is provided free to organisations achieving the standard. To comply with accreditation body guidelines, ISOQAR now carries out audits for recertification every three years. Costs for this will be kept to a minimum and discussed with you in advance. Link to FREE Quotation Request

2. Friendly and down-to-earth

There is no need for audits to be traumatic. ISOQAR's assessors are selected for their ability to work with the quality representative from the company and to be approachable. They establish that the appropriate management system works for the benefit of the company and check it as though they were customers of the firm. Emphasis is firmly placed on practicality.

3. A rapid response

Whether it be a query about system certification, or an urgent need to achieve registration itself, ISOQAR specialises in providing answers or audits at speed. A friendly, helpful administration and management team with expert knowledge are always available at the end of a phone.

4. The use of Industry Experts

When selecting staff for a particular audit, ISOQAR will always choose an auditor with experience of the industry being audited. This ensures that the audit process takes place in an air of mutual understanding. There is no conflict arising from a lack of knowledge of the challenges faced in running that particular business. The auditor and the company being audited both speak the same language. Link to List of Areas of Expertise (Scope)

5. Quality Documents reviewed on site

With the exception of smaller firms, ISOQAR has a policy of visiting companies applying for certification. This enables its documentation (manuals and procedures) to be reviewed and provides an opportunity for the company and the ISOQAR auditor to discuss any areas of concern before the audit itself. Even more importantly, it provides an opportunity to start building a rapport with the auditor


Not only.........but also

In addition to its primary function of providing companies accredited certification to managment standards (including ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, SIA-ACS and BRC Food standards), ISOQAR can offer:

  • Free preliminary visits to companies seeking registration, to discuss what the process involves
  • Low-cost training courses to support its certification services
  • Second party audits to organisations' own quality standards
  • Notified Body audits for Personal Protective Equipment

ISOQAR's track record

ISOQAR has certified thousands of organisations working to the various ISO standards. This number is growing daily. More and more companies are not only realising the benefits of having an approved management system, but also the benefits of using ISOQAR. Its dislike of bureaucracy and its philosophy of being approachable mean that nearly all ISOQAR's contracts stem from recommendations by management consultants or other registered businesses. This has resulted in the company's considerable and stable growth in recent years. Click here to see what our customers say about us.


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