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swiss assessment

Certification of assessment centres in accordance with swiss assessment requirements

Incentive

The primary aim of the swiss assessment organisation is to promote and ensure the quality of assessment centre procedures in Switzerland. Members are committed to carefully developing, implementing and evaluating assessment centres. Successful certification confirms that a centre meets the requirements stipulated by the SQS-swiss assessment quality label.

Outcome

The swiss assessment organisation works to ensure that the selection and personnel development procedures designated as assessment centres are based on scientifically recognised standards of assessment centre technology.
The swiss assessment certification process serves to evaluate and enhance the quality of the assessment centre (AC) method, working on the assumption that a company with high quality awareness also delivers high-quality services. The quality of the AC method is therefore assessed based on the defined checkpoints and representative examples.

Target groups

The SQS-swiss assessment quality label certificate is only awarded to members of the swiss assessment organisation that have passed the certification process.

Validity

A recertification audit takes place three years before the certificate is due to expire.

Recognition

The SQS-swiss assessment certificate is valid throughout Switzerland and is recognised by the swiss assessment organisation.

Combinations

The swiss assessment label can be combined with ISO 9001 (quality management).

Lead Auditor
Liliane Gabriel
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swissstaffing

Certification of personnel recruitment and hire firms in accordance with the quality standards of swissstaffing (association of employment and recruitment agencies of Switzerland).

Incentive

Membership of swissstaffing is a guarantee of adherence to raised service quality standards in the market. The swissstaffing label certifies that its members are engaged in ethical business practices and maintain high professional standards in the sector, and that there is a relationship of mutual respect within the association. The quality standards are binding upon all members.

Outcome

swissstaffing offers association membership and added value through an external audit.

Target groups

Members of the association

Validity

3 years - there is a recertification audit before the certificate expires.

Recognition

The SQS certificate of conformity with swissstaffing has national recognition.

Combinations

The swissstaffing label can be combined with ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management).

Lead Auditor
Liliane Gabriel
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EN 9120:2018 equivalent to AS 9120 B and JISQ 9120:2016

Certification of Quality Management Systems for Distributors and Stockist in Aviation, Space, and Defence organizations

Incentive

The rapid change in technology in all sectors, the development of trends in society as well as the continuously increased globalization of the markets is still on going. In order to foster customer satisfaction and customer loyalty, a systematic and continuous knowledge management is assumed regarding the development of the business environment and its related needs as well as the expectations of the relevant stakeholders. Thus, an early detection of short and long term challenges will be supported in such a way that an enterprise could align its organization and processes and would be able to improve them in a performance oriented way. Risk oriented management helps to prioritize according actions in order to prevent hazards and to successfully make use of chances and opportunities in a timely manner. In this context, ensuring the availability and maintenance of skills and knowledge is an even more complex task, with which companies must deal in an increasing manner.
In the Aviation, Space and Defence industry applies specific core issues and associated requirements such as configuration management, operational risk management, project management, first article (EN 9102), key characteristics management (EN 9103), foreign object detection (FOD), counterfeits parts, safety management , Human Factors, external supplier management, On-Time Delivery (OTD), etc..
The standards EN 9120:2018 equivalent to AS 9120 B and JISQ 9120:2016 provide these and other topics with the requirements to be met by suppliers of Aviation, Space and Defence industries.

Outcome

By establishing effective risk and prevention-focused practices and processes, by standardizing requirements, providing process requirements and by the dissemination of best practices significant performance improvements in terms of quality, On Time Delivery (OTD) and cost can be achieved for products and services throughout the value chain. Maintaining a quality culture in all value-added processes affects positively quality costs.
By building and maintaining a dynamic cooperation between organisations of international aviation, aerospace and defence benefits and trust are created.
The certification according to EN 9120 is the prerequisite for registration as a supplier and is listed in the OASIS database. Through EN 9120 the prescribed use of validated process assurance measures, process control at its highest level, i.e. zero-error principle as well as cost reduction, is achieved.

Target groups

Organisations from the aviation, aerospace and defence industries.

Validity

3 years - for the purpose of continuous development a yearly upholding audit and after 3 years a recertification audit is conducted.

Recognition

The SQS certificate EN 9120 is internationally recognized.
The standards EN 9120 (Europe), AS 9120 (North and South America) and JISQ 9120 (Asia) are equivalent. Except for few details, the contents are identical. The regional division is determined by the three major regulated world sectors, which, however, are now largely harmonized.

Combinations

EN 9100 (Quality Management in Aviation, Space, and Defence Organizations), ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management) and further industry standards

Lead Auditor
Pascal Arnaudo
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Pressure equipment directive 2014/68 EU, Pressure equipment regulation SR 930.114

Certification of manufacturers of pressure equipment according to the requirements of the Pressure equipment regulation SR 930.114 and of the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, modules A2, B, C2, D, D1, E, E1, F, G, H and H1

Incentive

Certification is required by law for manufacturing of pressure equipment off category II. SQS as a notified body for pressure equipment (NB 1250) is verifying compliance with the essential safety requirements and is accompanying the manufacturer from the state of design up to the final inspections during manufacturing of pressure equipment.

Outcome

Pressure equipment directive 2014/68 EU and Pressure equipment regulation SR 930.114 are providing expertise oriented services and solutions, qualified suppliers as well as minimizing risks and costs.

Target groups

Manufacturer of pressure equipment based in the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EC and the Pressure equipment regulation SR 930.114.

Validity

3 years - in terms of continuous further development, annually a surveillance audit and after 3 years, a re-certification audit will be conducted.

Recognition

SQS is approved notified body for pressure equipment bearing the identification number 1250.
The SQS certificate for pressure equipment is internationally recognized.

Combinations

Pressure equipment directive 2014/68 EU and Pressure equipment regulation SR 930.114 are compatible with ISO 9001 (Quality management), ISO 3834-2 (certification of welding operations) ISO 14001 (Environmental management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management).

Lead Auditor
Michael Bergk
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QuaTheDA:2020

Certification of addiction support institutions

Incentive

QuaTheDA is a quality project run by the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH/BAG) for addict support, addiction prevention and health promotion which seeks to inspire confidence in the capacity of organisations to provide quality services. The SQS has many years of experience and expertise in the certification of addict support, addiction prevention and health promotion services. It is a leading evaluation and certification organisation for quality systems and management systems and this guarantees the prestige and acceptance of the QuaTheDA certificate.

Outcome

QuaTheDA forms the basis for the continual improvement of the service. The QuaTheDA certificate may be a requirement for concluding a service level agreement with a specific canton.

Target groups

Addict support, addiction prevention and health promotion organisations.

Validity

3 years - there is an annual audit to ensure that standards are being maintained and a recertification audit every 3 years.

Recognition

The SQS QuaTheDA certificate has national recognition.

Combinations

QuaTheDA:2020 can be combined with ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environmental management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management), SODK OST+, IN-Qualis, NPO:2020 as well as with other standards.

Lead Auditor
Felix Fischer
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DGR Conformity to type based on pressure equipment verification

Certification of pressure equipment and its manufacturing according to the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Ordinance SR 930.114 and of the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EC, modules B+F

Incentive

Certification is required by law for manufacturing of pressure equipment off category II. SQS as a notified body for pressure equipment (NB 1250) is verifying compliance with the essential safety requirements and is accompanying the manufacturer from the state of design up to the final inspections during manufacturing of pressure equipment.

Outcome

Conformity to type based on testing of the pressure equipment guarantees professionally competent, customer-oriented services and solutions, qualified suppliers as well as a risk- and cost optimisation.

Target groups

Manufacturer of pressure equipment based in the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU and the Pressure Equipment Ordinance SR 930.114.

Validity

The certificate of conformity according modules B and F is issued after the acceptance test of a pressure equipment with valid type examination test.

Recognition

SQS is approved notified body for pressure equipment bearing the identification number 1250.
The SQS certificate for pressure equipment is internationally recognized.

Combinations

The DGR Conformity to type based on pressure equipment verification is compatible with ISO 9001 (Quality management), ISO 3834-2 (certification of welding operations) ISO 14001 (Environmental management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management).

Lead Auditor
Michael Bergk
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DGR Conformity to type based on internal production control plus supervised pressure equipment checks at random intervals

Certification of pressure equipment and its manufacturing according to the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Ordinance SR 930.114 and of the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68 EC, modules B+C2

Incentive

Certification is required by law for manufacturing of pressure equipment off category II. SQS as a notified body for pressure equipment (NB 1250) is verifying compliance with the essential safety requirements and is accompanying the manufacturer from the state of design up to the final inspections during manufacturing of pressure equipment.

Outcome

DGR Conformity to type based on internal production control plus supervised pressure equipment checks at random intervals is providing expertise oriented services and solutions, qualified suppliers as well as minimizing risks and costs.

Target groups

Manufacturer of pressure equipment based in the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU and the Pressure Equipment Ordinance SR 930.114.

Validity

The conformity assessment attestation according module B+C2 is valid for one year.

Recognition

SQS is approved notified body for pressure equipment bearing the identification number 1250.
The SQS certificate for pressure equipment is internationally recognized.

Combinations

DGR Conformity to type based on internal production control plus supervised pressure equipment checks at random intervals is compatible with ISO 9001 (Quality management), ISO 3834-2 (certification of welding operations) ISO 14001 (Environmental management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management).

Lead Auditor
Michael Bergk
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EN 9100:2018 equivalent to AS 9100 D and JISQ 9100:2016

Certification of Quality Management Systems in Aviation, Space, and Defence Organizations

Incentive

The rapid change in technology in all sectors, the development of trends in society as well as the continuously increased globalization of the markets is still on going. In order to foster customer satisfaction and customer loyalty, a systematic and continuous knowledge management is assumed regarding the development of the business environment and its related needs as well as the expectations of the relevant stakeholders. Thus, an early detection of short and long term challenges will be supported in such a way that an enterprise could align its organization and processes and would be able to improve them in a performance oriented way. Risk oriented management helps to prioritize according actions in order to prevent hazards and to successfully make use of chances and opportunities in a timely manner. In this context, ensuring the availability and maintenance of skills and knowledge is an even more complex task, with which companies must deal in an increasing manner.
In the Aviation, Space and Defence industry applies specific core issues and associated requirements such as configuration management, operational risk management, project management, first article (EN 9102), key characteristics management (EN 9103), foreign object detection (FOD), counterfeits parts, safety management , Human Factors, external supplier management, On-Time Delivery (OTD), etc..
The standards EN 9100:2018 equivalent to AS 9100 D and JISQ 9100:2016 provide these and other topics with the requirements to be met by suppliers of Aviation, Space and Defence industries.

Outcome

By establishing effective prevention-oriented practices and processes significant performance improvements in terms of quality, delivery and cost can be achieved for all products and services throughout the value chain - just by standardizing requirements, providing special processes and by the dissemination of best practices. Through early introduction of a quality culture in the value creation process, thus reducing the costs caused by a lack of quality is achieved.
By building and maintaining a dynamic cooperation between organisations of international aviation, aerospace and defence benefits and trust are created.
The certification according to EN 9100 is the prerequisite for registration as a supplier and is listed in the OASIS database. Through EN 9100 the prescribed use of validated process assurance measures, process control at its highest level, i.e. zero-error principle as well as cost reduction, is achieved.

Target groups

Organisations from the aviation, aerospace and defence industries.

Validity

3 years - for the purpose of continuous development a yearly upholding audit and after 3 years a recertification audit is conducted.

Recognition

The SQS certificate EN 9100 (Europe) is internationally recognized.

The standards EN 9100, AS 9100 (North and South America) and JISQ 9100 (Asia) are equivalent. Except for few details, the contents are identical. The regional division is determined by the three major regulated world sectors, which, however, are now largely harmonized.

Combinations

EN 9120 (quality management for distributors and warehouse keepers in the aviation-, aerospace- and defence industry), ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environmental management), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management) and further industry standards.

Lead Auditor
Pascal Arnaudo
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DGR EC type-examination

Certification of pressure equipment and its manufacturing according to the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Ordinance SR 930.114 and of the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, modul B

Incentive

Certification is required by law for manufacturing of pressure equipment off category II. SQS as a notified body for pressure equipment (NB 1250) is verifying compliance with the essential safety requirements and is accompanying the manufacturer from the state of design up to the final inspections during manufacturing of pressure equipment.

Outcome

DGR EC type-examination is providing expertise oriented services and solutions, qualified suppliers as well as minimizing risks and costs.

Target groups

Manufacturer of pressure equipment based in the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU and the Pressure Equipment Ordinance SR 930.114.

Validity

The type examination attestation is valid for ten years.

Recognition

SQS is approved notified body for pressure equipment bearing the identification number 1250.
The SQS certificate for pressure equipment is internationally recognized.

Combinations

DGR EC type-examination is compatible with ISO 9001 (Quality management), ISO 3834-2 (certification of welding operations) ISO 14001 (Environmental management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management).

Lead Auditor
Michael Bergk
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DIN EN 15593:2008

Packaging - Management of hygiene in the production of packaging for foodstuffs

Incentive

Product safety within the value added chain in the food production industry is becoming more and more important and is an essential component in the standards demanded by customers of the manufacturers of food packaging. Manufacturers of food packaging who introduce the standard and then go through the certification process receive support with the necessary measures to ensure product safety, quality and legal conformity. The duty of care is fulfilled by running an efficient hygiene management system and adhering to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). This results in the control of contamination risks and a reliable supply of safe packaging for food products.

Outcome

DIN EN 15593 guarantees the production of safe, high-quality products conforming to statutory requirements, the optimisation of process control and the minimisation of risks.

Target groups

Companies and organisations of all sizes which manufacture packaging and packaging materials.

Validity

3 years - there is an annual audit to ensure that standards are being maintained and a recertification audit after three years.

Recognition

The SQS certificate of conformity with DIN EN 15593 has international recognition.

Combinations

DIN EN 15593 is compatible with ISO 9001 (quality management) and with all other management system standards. It can be combined with BRCGS.

Lead Auditor
Markus Zehnder
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