I (Meaning and importance of Exports) Unit Structure

1) Assessment of existing quality procedure 
– 
The company willing to go for ISO 9000 certification should 
start with assessing the level of existing quality procedure, and take 
stock of the situation, so that it can equip itself to go for ISO 9000 
certification. For this purpose, the ISO steering team can be 
appointed to evaluate the existing quality procedures. 
2) Initiating corrective Action 
– 
If the company finds deficiencies in the existing quality 
procedures, then there is a need to correct or overcome such 
deficiencies. Such correction is required so as to conform to ISO 
series standards. 
3) Preparation of Quality assurance programme 
– 
The company should prepare a quality assurance 
programme which refers to observance of quality control at various 
areas, training of employees and education to top management. 
The object to maintain high quality standard. 

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4) Preparation of Quality Manual 
– 
It is a manual containing guidelines to the employees of the 
firm so as to maintain quality standard. 
5) Selection of certification agency 
– 
The company has to select an agency that can provide ISO 
9000 certification. The company may select Bureau of Indian 
Standards (BIS) or a foreign agency. Normally foreign agencies are 
selected as certification agencies because a foreign agencies carry 
more weight in international markets. 
6) Pre-inspection meeting 
– 
The representatives of the firm will have a pre-insection 
meeting with the registration of the agency. The purpose is to 
analyze and appraise the quality standards being followed by the 
firm. 
7) Preliminary visit 
– 
The accredited agency pays a preliminary visit to the firm. 
The purpose of the visit is to find out any commission or variations 
and to suggest corrective measures.