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ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification
- Duration
- Setup 3-6 months · audit + certification 1-2 months
ISO 9001:2015 — internationally recognised quality management system standard. From SMEs to large corporations, from export-oriented manufacturers to service businesses applying for public tenders, it has become an essential reference. In Türkiye, certificates are issued by TÜRKAK-accredited bodies. Asil's role is consulting + file preparation + audit accompaniment — the certificate itself is issued by an independent accredited body.
§1 Scope and sectors
ISO 9001 is sector-agnostic. Typical adopters:
- Manufacturers — exporters and bidders for large customer tenders
- Service sector — consulting, training, healthcare, logistics
- Public procurement — some Turkish tenders require ISO 9001
- EU export — runs in parallel with CE marking; quality management infrastructure
§2 Certification process
| Step | Duration | Asil's role |
|---|---|---|
| Gap analysis | 2-3 weeks | Our consultants visit your facility |
| Documentation setup | 4-8 weeks | Quality manual, procedures, forms, workflows |
| Staff training | 1-2 weeks | Embedding the system into your team |
| Internal audit | 2 weeks | Verifying the system actually works |
| Accredited body application | 1 week | Selecting an appropriate body from the TÜRKAK list |
| Audit — Stage 1 (documentation) | 1-2 days | Auditor reviews your facility; our preparation is tested |
| Audit — Stage 2 (certification) | 2-3 days | On-site verification of the system |
| Certificate issuance | 4-6 weeks | By the accredited body |
Total: 3-6 months depending on your starting point.
§3 Accredited bodies
Main TÜRKAK-accredited ISO 9001 certifiers in Türkiye: TSE, TÜV SÜD, BSI, Bureau Veritas, DNV, SGS. Asil works as an independent consultant — we help you choose the right body for your budget and sector.
§4 KOSGEB Certification Support
Under the KOSGEB General Support Programme, SMEs can receive 50-75% reimbursement for ISO 9001 certification costs. Annual limits apply; the application must be made before certification.
Detailed matching available in our Incentive Guide.
§5 Common pitfalls
- "Fast certificate" trap — avoid firms promising ISO 9001 in 1 month. Accredited bodies require minimum 2-stage audits.
- Documentation not adopted — preparing files alone is not enough; your team must integrate it into daily workflow.
- Forgetting surveillance audits — ISO 9001 certificates are valid 3 years but require annual surveillance audits.
§6 Cost range (2026 market)
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Asil consulting + file prep | 25,000 – 60,000 TRY |
| Accredited body audit fee | 15,000 – 45,000 TRY |
| KOSGEB reimbursement (SME) | 50-75% |
| Annual surveillance audit | 40-50% of audit fee |
Use Fee Calculator for a detailed estimate, or schedule a free 30-minute consultation via WhatsApp.
Sources
- TS EN ISO 9001:2015 Standard
- TÜRKAK Accreditation scope list
- KOSGEB General Support Programme guidelines
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