Internationally Accredited Quality Certification
IEMA Standards Ltd provides EGAC-accredited ISO 9001:2015 certification services,
helping Nigerian organizations across every sector build robust quality management
systems that improve consistency, satisfy customers, and unlock new business and
export opportunities both locally and internationally.
Manufacturing
Construction
Oil & Gas
Financial Services
Healthcare
Professional Services
Our accreditations & recognition
EGAC-Accredited (IAF/GAC MLA)
ISO/IEC 17021-1 Certified CB
ISO 9001:2015 Certification Body
SON (Standards Org. of Nigeria)
Bureau of Public Procurement Aligned
ISO 14001 Environmental CB
ISO 22000 Food Safety CB
ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security CB
In Nigeria's increasingly competitive business environment, demonstrating consistent
quality, customer satisfaction, and operational discipline is essential for winning
contracts, satisfying regulators, and competing in international markets. Public
procurement processes, multinational supply chains, and export markets increasingly
require independently certified evidence of quality management — making ISO 9001:2015
one of the most widely demanded credentials for Nigerian businesses across every sector.
As an EGAC-accredited certification body, IEMA Standards Ltd delivers ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System (QMS) certification with full international recognition
through the IAF/GAC Multilateral Recognition Arrangement — combining global audit
standards with practical understanding of Nigeria's operating environment, regulatory
landscape, and business culture.
Quality Management Systems
Process & Quality Control Audits
Continual Improvement Culture
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ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification
Internationally accredited ISO 9001:2015 certification — recognised across 100+ economies through IAF/GAC MLA
IEMA Standards Ltd is an EGAC-accredited Certification Body for ISO 9001:2015 — the
world's most widely adopted Quality Management System (QMS) standard. Certification
demonstrates that your organization has implemented a structured, risk-based, and
customer-focused approach to managing quality across all operations.
Stage 1 & Stage 2 Certification Audit
Documentation review followed by on-site audit verifying effective QMS implementation across your processes.
Annual Surveillance Audits
Ongoing verification of QMS performance and continual improvement throughout the 3-year certification cycle.
Recertification Audits
Full recertification at the end of each cycle, ensuring continuous, uninterrupted accredited certification status.
Pre-certification Gap Analysis & Implementation Support
Readiness assessment and QMS implementation guidance to prepare your organization for certification audit.
Core principles of the standard
What ISO 9001:2015 is built on
Understanding and consistently meeting customer requirements, with the aim of
exceeding expectations to build lasting trust and loyalty.
Customer Satisfaction
Top management establishing unity of purpose, direction, and active engagement
in the organization's quality management system.
Top Management
Managing activities as interrelated processes that function as a coherent system,
improving consistency, predictability, and resource efficiency.
PDCA Cycle
Identifying and addressing risks and opportunities throughout planning and
operations to prevent undesired outcomes and exploit opportunities for improvement.
Risk & Opportunity
Ongoing focus on improving performance through internal audits, management review,
corrective action, and evidence-based decision-making.
Internal Audit
Evidence-Based Decisions
Engagement of People & Relationship Management
Competent, empowered, and engaged personnel at all levels, alongside effective
management of relationships with suppliers and other interested parties.
Competence
Supplier Relations
How we work
Our ISO 9001 certification process
01
Application & certification agreement
We review your organization's scope, sites, and processes, and formalise the
certification agreement and audit plan.
02
Gap analysis & readiness review (optional)
An optional pre-assessment identifies gaps in your existing QMS ahead of the
formal certification audit — reducing the risk of non-conformities.
03
Stage 1 audit — documentation review
Our auditors review your QMS documentation, policies, and process maps to
confirm readiness for the on-site Stage 2 audit.
04
Stage 2 audit — on-site assessment
A comprehensive on-site audit of your processes, records, and personnel verifies
effective implementation of the QMS against ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
05
Certification decision & issuance
Following independent technical review, IEMA issues an EGAC-accredited ISO 9001:2015
certificate valid for three years, subject to surveillance audits.
06
Surveillance & recertification
Annual surveillance audits maintain your certified status, with full recertification
audit conducted at the end of each three-year cycle.
What we deliver
Our quality management consultancy & certification services
ISO 9001:2015 certification audits — Stage 1, Stage 2, surveillance, and recertification
Gap analysis and readiness assessments ahead of formal certification audit
Quality management system design, process mapping, and documentation development
Risk and opportunity assessment frameworks aligned with the standard's risk-based thinking requirements
Staff training on QMS requirements, internal auditing, and continual improvement methods
Internal audit programme development and execution support
Support for public procurement (Bureau of Public Procurement) and tender qualification requirements
Integration of ISO 9001 with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, and ISO/IEC 27001 for combined management systems
Customer satisfaction measurement frameworks and performance monitoring systems
Management review facilitation and corrective action system design
Who needs this certification
Sectors and organizations we certify
Construction & Engineering
Banking & Financial Services
Professional Services Firms
Nigeria's quality & procurement landscape
Bodies and frameworks we align with
SON
Standards Organisation of Nigeria — national quality standards and conformity assessment programmes
Bureau of Public Procurement
Federal procurement authority — ISO 9001 certification strengthens eligibility for public sector contracts
NEPC
Nigerian Export Promotion Council — supports certified exporters in meeting international buyer quality requirements
NCDMB
Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board — quality certification supports local content compliance in oil and gas
ISO/CASCO
International Organization for Standardization's Committee on Conformity Assessment — global framework underpinning certification practice
EGAC / IAF
Egyptian Accreditation Council — full IAF/GAC MLA signatory, giving IEMA's ISO 9001 certifications international recognition
Why it matters
Key benefits to your organization
Improved customer satisfaction
Consistent, reliable delivery of products and services builds lasting customer trust and retention.
Internationally recognised certification
EGAC-accredited certification recognised across 100+ economies through the IAF/GAC Multilateral Recognition Arrangement.
Access to tenders & new markets
Meet the quality requirements demanded by public procurement processes, multinational supply chains, and export markets.
Operational efficiency & cost reduction
Standardised processes reduce waste, rework, and errors — improving productivity and lowering operating costs.
Better risk management
Risk-based thinking embedded throughout the QMS helps identify and address issues before they escalate.
Stronger employee engagement
Clear processes, defined responsibilities, and a culture of continual improvement boost staff competence and morale.
Enhanced brand credibility
ISO 9001 certification signals professionalism and reliability to customers, partners, and investors alike.
Foundation for integrated management systems
ISO 9001 provides a strong base for adding ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, and ISO/IEC 27001 over time.
Why IEMA Standards
Globally accredited certification. Practical Nigerian business expertise.
IEMA Standards Ltd is accredited by EGAC — a full member of the International Accreditation
Forum (IAF) and Global Accreditation Cooperation (GAC) — ensuring our ISO 9001:2015
certifications are recognised by regulators, customers, and international partners. Our
auditors combine deep technical knowledge of quality management systems with practical
understanding of Nigeria's business environment, procurement landscape, and regulatory
expectations.
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EGAC-accredited
IAF/GAC MLA signatory — ISO 9001 certifications recognised in 100+ economies
Multi-sector experience
Certifying manufacturing, construction, oil & gas, financial services, and more
Integrated systems
Combine ISO 9001 with ISO 14001, 45001, 22000, and 27001 for unified management
Procurement-ready support
Helping Nigerian businesses meet public and private sector tender requirements
Consistent quality. Satisfied customers. Sustainable growth.
