Independent ISO Certification in Melbourne

The cost depends on the size of your organisation, the number of sites, the standard you are certifying to, and the complexity of your operations. We offer a transparent, straightforward fee structure with no hidden costs and no lock-in contracts. All requirements are disclosed upfront in our Client Charter, so you know exactly what to expect. Contact us for a free, no-obligation proposal tailored to your business.

Realistic timelines depend on the size and complexity of your business. For a small, simple business starting from scratch, expect 2 to 3 months. For a medium, more complex business, expect 6 to 12 months. Organisations with documented systems already in place can move faster. Be cautious of providers promising certification in as little as 10 days. Independent certification involves a two-stage external audit and authentic evidence of an operating management system, neither of which can be created overnight.

Our process has three stages. Application: tell us about your business and the standard you want to certify to, and we’ll send you a customised proposal with no lock-in contracts. Achieving certification: we conduct a pre-certification audit as a “test run” of your management system, followed by a full certification audit where our findings are risk-rated against your business context. Once we are satisfied there are no outstanding issues that present an unacceptable risk to you, your customers, regulators or other stakeholders, we issue your Certificate of Confidence. Maintaining certification: surveillance audits typically occur every 12 months, with tri-ennial recertification audits, depending on your assurance program and risk level. Throughout the process you’ll have access to our Qdos online client portal to manage documents, audits and communications.

Yes. EQAS Certification, as a Practice Member of Equal Assurance, can transition your existing certifications without any transition fees. We just need a copy of your previous CAB's documentation, such as your certificate, previous audit reports, current audit findings and audit programme(s). There is no "CAB T ransfer Audit" when the certification is transferred within your usual cycled audit activity and you have no outstanding non-compliance issues with your current CAB. There are also no lock-in contracts, no up-front fees and no mark-up on expenses. Learn more about certification transfer

We are in the business of assurance. Certification is the result of assurance, not just the reason for it. Your stakeholders want genuine confidence in your business, not just a piece of paper that says so. Clients choose us because we are a boutique practice with over 25 years of experience, a straightforward fee structure with no lock-in contracts, our Qdos online client portal, creative site sampling including remote facility audits, and risk-rated findings that connect directly to your business context. As Director Greg Francis puts it, “Don’t let perfection get in the way of progress”. We help you certify your current processes as a starting point, then keep “bottling the best recipe” through continuous improvement.