ISO 14025:2006 - Environmental Labels and Declarations
What is ISO 14025:2006?
ISO 14025:2006 establishes the principles and specifies the procedures for developing Type III environmental declaration programs and Type III environmental declarations. It specifically establishes the use of the ISO 14040 series of standards in the development of Type III environmental declaration programs and Type III environmental declarations.
ISO 14025:2006 establishes principles for the use of environmental information, in addition to those given in ISO 14020:2000
Type III environmental declarations as described in ISO 14025:2006 are primarily intended for use in business-to-business communication, but their use in business-to-consumer communication under certain conditions is not precluded.
Benefits of ISO 14025:2006 Certification
Customer Satisfaction
Deliver products that consistently meet customer requirements and a service that is dependable and can be relied on.
Reduced Operating Costs
Continual improvement of processes and resulting operational efficiencies mean money saved.
Improved Stakeholder Relationship
Improve the perception of your organization with staff, customers, and suppliers.
Legal Compliance
Understand how statutory and regulatory requirements impact your organization and its customers.
Improved Risk Management
Greater consistency and traceability of products and services means problems are easier to avoid and rectify.
Proven Business Credentials
Independent verification against a globally recognized industry standard speaks volumes.
Who can be certified 14025:2006?
Manufacturing Companies
Service Sector
Hospitals
NGO'S
Educational
Government Organizations
Research Foundation
Fitness Sector
Shipping Industry
Aerospace
Food
Automotive
Telecom
Textile and Apparels
Medical and Test Lab
Software Development
Document required for ISO 14025:2006
- System Manual
- System Procedure
- Policy
- Objectives
- Mission & Vision
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Checklist
- Forms
- Formats
- Records
The extent of Documented Information differs as per:
- Organization’s size
- Activities performed by the organization
- Processes undertaken by the Organization
- Products and services offered by the organization
- The complexity of processes undertaken
- Competence of persons involved
Role of Shamkris and Process of ISO 14025:2006 Certification
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to effective system implementation in the organization. A simple and practical method of system implementation helps organizations increase business efficiency and sustainability. Shamkris supports 100% documentation to obtain a certificate of success in addition to enhanced performance.
The implementation process is described below:
Time Frame
Task
Process
Day 1
GAP Analysis
Certification Body
Selection
Cost Estimates
- Finding the GAP between existing system related to ISO requirements
- Selecting the appropriate certification body
- Based on the scope of your business & certification body you choose
Week 1
Developing Documents
- Management System Manual, Management System Procedures, Policy, Objectives, Forms etc.
- Review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Week 4
Implementing Management System
- ISO Awareness training for the top management and staff
- Implementing a well-documented management system throughout the organization
Week 8
Internal Audit
MRM
CAPA
- Internal audits identifying nonconformities related to ISO requirements
- Management Review Meetings
- Corrective and Preventive Action plan for nonconformities
Week 10
Certification Body
Audit
N-C Closing
- Shamkris acts on your behalf and assists you in the third-party audit
- Closing of any nonconformities identified by the certification body
Week 12
Certificate Issued
- ISO certificates issued for 3 years
- Surveillance Audits yearly
Year on Year
Yearly Compliance
- Support of Yearly documentation for audit
FAQ
ISO 14025:2006 establishes the principles and specifies the procedures for developing Type III environmental declaration programmes and Type III environmental declarations.