Building a culture of compliance is essential in the manufacturing of construction products. It ensures that customers can trust that products, guidance, and support meet all relevant industry standards. To encourage best practices in compliance, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced a new Compliance Management System (CMS) standard—ISO 37301: 2021.
This article will cover:
What ISO 37301 entails;
How organisations can achieve ISO 37301 compliance;
Whether Kingspan Technical Insulation has obtained ISO 37301 certification.
ISO 37301 – What is it?
ISO 37301 is an international that provides guidelines and requirements for developing, implementing, and continuously improving a compliance management system. It replaces ISO 19600: 2014, offering a more comprehensive approach to compliance requirements.
The framework is designed to be adaptable for businesses of all sizes and sectors. It emphasises key compliance principles, such as:
Integrity
Good governance
Proportionality
Transparency
Accountability
Sustainability
In addition to helping organisations comply with legal obligations, ISO 37301 supports meeting voluntary standards across different operational areas. Its structure allows seamless integration into existing management systems certified under other ISO standards, such as ISO 9001: 2015 (quality), ISO 14001: 2015 (environment), and ISO 50001: 2018 (energy). Moreover, implementing ISO 37301 can contribute to achieving certain UN Sustainable Development Goals.
How to Obtain ISO 37301 Certification
As a Type A management system standard, ISO 37301 certification requires an independent third-party audit. The certification process assesses six core areas:
Leadership
Planning
Support
Operations
Performance evaluation
Continuous improvement
Organisations must meet the outlined requirements in each category. Like all ISO certifications, maintaining compliance involves an ongoing three-year audit cycle. This ensures sustained adherence to the standard and promotes a culture of continuous improvement and compliance throughout the organisation.
Is Kingspan Technical Insulation certified to ISO 37301?
Both our Kingspan Technical Insulation sites at Basildon and Glossop have successfully achieved ISO 37301: 2021 certification! This achievement reflects our commitment to upholding the highest standards of compliance and governance.
