What is ISO 10012?
ISO 10012 is an international standard that specifies the requirements for measurement processes and measuring equipment. The official name of this standard is “ISO 10012:2003 – Measurement management systems – Requirements for measurement processes and measuring equipment”.
The main goal of ISO 10012 is to create a measurement management system that allows organizations to ensure the accuracy and reliability of their measurements. The standard contains requirements for measurement processes, including validation of measuring equipment, metrological confirmation, identification of adverse conditions, technical requirements for measuring equipment, control and monitoring of measurements.
ISO 10012 can be useful for enterprises that have high requirements for measurement accuracy in their processes, for example, in the fields of manufacturing, testing and research. A measurement management system can also be useful for organizations that have measuring, testing, production or quality control laboratories in their structure.
Who is certification according to ISO 10012 suitable for?
Certification according to ISO 10012 can be useful for various types of organizations and enterprises, especially those where measurements play an important role in production processes, testing, quality control, research or other fields. The main areas of application include:
- Manufacturing and industry: Organizations that manufacture products or conduct measurements in production processes can benefit from ISO 10012 certification to ensure measurement accuracy and improve measurement management systems.
- Laboratories and research institutions: Organizations that perform measurements for scientific and research purposes can implement the standard to ensure the reliability and accuracy of their measurements.
- Service sector: Companies that provide measurement services, such as calibration of measuring equipment, can also benefit from using the standard to improve the quality of their services and establish a measurement management system.
- Quality control: Organizations that have an important element of quality control in their processes can use the standard to ensure compliance and reliability of measurements.
Certification according to ISO 10012 can be particularly useful for organizations that want to improve the efficiency of their measurement processes and improve the quality of management in this area.
How is the ISO 10012 standard useful for my organization?
The ISO 10012 standard can be useful for your organization for several reasons:
- Improving measurement accuracy: The standard specifies requirements for measurement management, which helps your organization ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements. This is especially important in production processes and quality control.
- Improving measurement management systems: ISO 10012 helps to implement a measurement management system in the organization, which promotes the effective use of measuring equipment and measurement processes.
- Compliance with international standards: Many customers, partners and markets require compliance with international standards. Certification according to ISO 10012 can help your organization prove its ability to effectively manage measurements at the international level.
- Improving the quality of products and services: Ensuring accurate measurements contributes to improving the quality of products or services, which can lead to customer satisfaction and increased competitiveness.
- Effective use of measuring equipment: The standard helps to implement effective procedures for calibration, validation and maintenance of measuring equipment, which contributes to their long-term and effective operation.
Who has the right to conduct certification according to ISO 10012?
Currently, certification in Ukraine is voluntary, but this process reduces the risks of legal issues. Conducting voluntary certification allows you to actively comply with all legal requirements and avoid possible sanctions. It will increase consumer confidence, increase competitiveness, improve internal management, and open up new opportunities in the market.
Certification by an accredited body is a key step to confirm the compliance of your management system with international standards.
This process provides important benefits for your business, namely:
- Recognition by the global market: Certification by an accredited body indicates a high degree of confidence in your management system. This makes your business more attractive to international partners and customers.
- Reducing the risks of legal issues: Conducting voluntary certification allows you to actively comply with all legal requirements and avoid possible sanctions.
- Improving efficiency: The certification process forces you to evaluate and optimize processes in the company, which can lead to increased efficiency and reduced risks.
- Attracting new customers: Many companies require certification as a condition of cooperation. This opens up new opportunities for attracting customers and markets.
- Strengthening reputation: Certification is evidence of your commitment to high standards and helps to confirm your reputation as a reliable partner or supplier.
By choosing an accredited body for certification, you ensure the highest level of recognition and trust in your industry.

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Factum operates in accordance with the requirements of the following standards: DSTU EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2017 "Conformity assessment. Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems. Part 1. Requirements" (EN ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, IDT; ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, IDT) Accreditation certificate No. 8О095. And DSTU EN ISO/IEC 17065:2019 "Conformity assessment. Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services" (EN ISO/IEC 17065:2012, IDT; ISO/IEC 17065:2012, IDT). Accreditation certificate No. 1О237
Discussion of the specifics of your organization and your ISO certification goals.
Application submission
Based on the outcome of the discussion, you will receive a detailed and transparent proposal that takes into account your individual needs.
Application analysis
Agreeing with you on the timeframes for conducting audits for the full certification cycle of your Enterprise.
Creating an audit program
Agreeing with you on the timeframes for conducting the initial certification audit.
Audit planning
Stage 1 - assessment of your management system, objectives, results of your management review and internal audit. Stage 2 - assessment of all management processes at your Enterprise.
Conducting the audit
Within a month, you will receive an audit report documenting all audit evidence.
Preparation of the audit report
If all the requirements of the standard are met, a decision is made regarding the possibility of certifying your management system.
Certification decision
The certificate is issued for 3 years. The terms of use and details of the annual confirmation of the management system's compliance with the requirements of the standard will be specified in the License Agreement.
Issuance of certificate and license agreement