Quality, Responsibility, Global Standards
Quality, Responsibility, Global Standards

A PROFILE OF QUALITY AND VISION

IQC – the Institute of Quality & Control is the largest private Certification Body in Israel, certifying for Quality and Product Standards, and is the Israeli representative for a large number of leading Certification Bodies worldwide.

 Founded in 1959, the Institute for Quality & Control was accredited by RVA, the Dutch international accreditation body in 2008 to ISO 17021 + ISO 17065.

Building on this international recognition and international representation, IQC has built up over the years a wide recognition of its professionalism in all aspects of activity, and continues to reinvent itself continuously for the benefit of its clients.

IQC – the Institute of Quality & Control offers a wide array of certifications under one roof. These include quality management standard ISO 9001, environmental management standard ISO 14001, safety ISO 45001, specific standards in the sectors of agriculture food and packaging: HACCP, GLOBALG.A.P, Medical Cannabis BRC, FSSC22000, ISO 22000. ISO 13485 for Medical devicees, GMP in cosmetics ISO 22716, transportation SI 9301, aviation quality AS 9100, and more. Certification audits are performed in Israel and overseas.

IQC’s auditors all possess extensive experience, broad education including academic degrees in the field, and have had comprehensive training as lead auditors for the various standards. Conducted according to the requirements of the Accreditation Bodies, this training allows for the highest level of audits, as well as an optimal match of the auditors and their skills to each organization.

IQC – the Institute of Quality & Control has an Impartiality and Ethics Committee, which includes representatives of clients, consultants, public sector, services, the establishment. IQC are committed to the avoidance of conflict of interest, and to establishing objectivity during the certification process.
IQC has approximately 7,000 customers in Israel and overseas, who are certified for the various standards in all sectors of the economy.


INSPECTION AND CONTROL
IQC offers inspection services, conducted according to standards and specifications of clients, including importers and exporters. The certificates are recognized in Israel and around the world.
IQC has been recognized by government bodies including the Purchasing Administration of the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Ministry of Justice, governmental companies and additional government ministries, public works, municipalities, Israel Electric Company, Israel Aircraft Industries, etc.

THE VISION OF THE IQC GROUP
The Institute for Quality and Control IQC will continue to be the leading certification body in Israel, while developing and strengthening its standing in the field.
The Institute of Quality and Control will ensure that it is always identified with reliability and professionalism and
will be independent in the certification decisions, while constantly expanding
its business activity in Israel and around the world.

QUALITY POLICY

To supply accurate updated information and professional services to all our customers which is appropriate for their needs, expectations, and compliance requirements, legal,
statatorial and regulatory requirements.

To render a service genuine, respectful, professional and fast for our customers.

Following a successful audit to supply to our customers certificates that are recognized.

To provide added value for our customers and assist in their professional and economical success by developing and implementing new activities.

Certification and inspection activities are without conflicts of interest (economical or other) and are transparent without discrimination as required by the certification programs and other relevant standards. 

In order to achieve these goals we will:

Employment of experienced and knowledgeable staff investing in their continuous professional development.

Achieve national and international accreditation for all areas of activity required by our customers

Continuous improvement of the quality system and IQC activities.

Continuous update of the standards and of the new trends in the market

Management and implementation of a quality system based the assessment of the risks and opportunities, according to the requirements of accredited standards such as ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 27006, ISO 19011, ISRAC and others.

Defining improvement targets based on the collection of measurable data and its analysis.

Having a cultural quality atmosphere involving the staff in order to improve the quality in IQC.

Working closely with the interested parties and each one of our clients.

Separating the certification activities from all other activities in IQC

Ensure the proper and appropriate use of the logo in order not mislead in any way.

Sincerely,
Nir Halpern
CEO