How long does it take to get ISO 22301 certification in Singapore?
The time it takes to achieve ISO 22301:2019 certification in Singapore can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the size and complexity of your organization, the maturity of your existing business continuity management system (BCMS), and the resources you dedicate to the implementation process.
Here's a general timeline for obtaining ISO 22301:2019 certification in Singapore
Key Stages and Factors Influencing the Timeline for ISO 22301:2019 Certification in Singapore:
1. Understanding and Planning
This initial phase involves understanding the ISO 22301:2019 standard requirements and planning the implementation of a BCMS tailored to your organization’s context in Singapore.
2. Implementation
This is the most time-consuming stage when pursuing ISO 22301:2019 certification in Singapore, where you establish the BCMS. It includes:
3. Testing and Exercising
Once the BCPs are in place, they need to be tested through simulations and exercises to ensure their effectiveness in your Singapore context for ISO 22301:2019.
4. Internal Audit
Before the external certification audit for ISO 22301:2019 in Singapore, you need to conduct an internal audit of your BCMS to ensure it meets the requirements and identify any non-conformities.
5. Management Review
Top management reviews the performance of the BCMS in Singapore to ensure its suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness in achieving ISO 22301:2019 compliance.
6. Certification Audit (External Audit)
This is conducted by an accredited third-party certification body in Singapore to verify your organization’s adherence to ISO 22301:2019 in two stages:
7. Certification Issuance
If the Stage 2 audit for ISO 22301:2019 in Singapore is successful and any non-conformities are closed, the certification body will issue your ISO 22301:2019 certificate for your Singapore location.
8. Surveillance Audits
To maintain your ISO 22301:2019 certification in Singapore, surveillance audits are typically conducted annually to ensure ongoing compliance.
9. Recertification
After three years, a recertification audit is required to renew your ISO 22301:2019 certification in Singapore.
ICPL Consultants, potentially located at 12 Woodlands Square, #09-73, Tower 1, Singapore 737715, can provide comprehensive support throughout the entire ISO 22301:2019 certification journey in Singapore. Their assistance can significantly streamline the process, reduce the time to certification, and ensure a robust and effective Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
