Management Standards Adoption
International standards bodies publish management standards to harmonize different practices into a common management standard recognized by the world over. We provide interpretation, methodologies, and development of standard operating procedures to meet third-party certification to the international standards.
ISO14001 Environmental Management System
Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO 14001 for Environmental Management is gaining attention for any business that wishes to demonstrate its commitment to the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) movement, driving efforts towards sustainability and combating climate change.
ISO14064 Greenhouse Gases
Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO 14064 provides a globally recognized framework for measuring, monitoring, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It helps organizations quantify their carbon footprint with accuracy and transparency—an essential step in meeting sustainability targets, reducing climate risk, and aligning with ESG requirements. Whether for internal reporting or third-party verification, ISO 14064 equips businesses with the credibility and data needed to pursue net-zero goals, comply with emerging carbon regulations, and stand out in sustainability-focused procurement and investor assessments.
ISO50001 Energy Management System
Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO 50001 Energy Management System is a globally recognized standard that helps organizations systematically improve energy performance. It provides a framework for reducing energy consumption, enhancing operational efficiency, and minimizing environmental impact. Certification to ISO 50001 demonstrates a clear commitment to sustainability and resource optimization—key factors for clients, regulators, and stakeholders in today’s energy-conscious market.
ISO46001 Water Efficiency Management System
Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Management System is a globally recognized standard designed to help organizations manage water use more effectively. It demonstrates a company’s commitment to sustainability, resource efficiency, and environmental responsibility—essential values for today's customers, regulators, and stakeholders. Achieving certification positions your business as a credible leader in water stewardship, reinforcing confidence in your operational integrity and long-term resilience.
ISO27001 Information Security Management System
Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO 27001 for Information Security Management is gaining traction lately in the face of data breaches. In the digital economy, businesses must demonstrate safeguards to protect critical business and personal information, or risk losing customers.
Food Safety System Certification 22000
Recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), the Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) is an independent foundation that aims to secure the food supply chain from malicious threats and vulnerabilities, while also addressing the food safety aspects of the producer’s management system. With this certification, buyers are assured that food products are not only safe but also genuine.
ISO22000 Food Safety Management System
Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO 22000 is an international standard that specifies the requirements for a food safety management system (FSMS) that encompasses the entire food chain, from farm to fork.
Feed Safety Assurance Certification GMP+
Recognized by the European Feed Safety Authority (EFSA), the Good Manufacturing Practice Plus (GMP+) feed safety assurance scheme aims to guarantee not only safety but also reliability, quality, and sustainability from organizations in the feed supply chain. Certification to GMP+ allows your feed products to enter the European market.
AS9100 Aerospace Quality Systems
Published by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG), AS9100 is an aerospace industry quality management standard that incorporates critical elements of aerospace safety and reliability into ISO 9001. Certification to AS9100 is mandatory for organizations involved in the aerospace supply chain.
AS9120 Aerospace Quality Systems
Published by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG), AS9120 is an aerospace industry quality management standard for aerospace parts stockists, distributors, and logistics service providers. This standard incorporates critical aerospace elements into ISO 9001. Certification to AS9120 is mandatory for organizations involved in the aerospace supply chain.
ISO22301 Business Continuity Management System
Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO 22301 for Business Continuity Management is critically important due to business and supply chain disruptions caused by pandemics, as well as man-made and natural disasters resulting from climate change. A resilient business ensures its survival in the face of the worst disruptions.
ISO45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System
Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO 45001 for Occupational Health and Safety Management is an important aspect of corporate social responsibility, mandating a safe and healthy working environment for customers, employees, contractors, and stakeholders.
ISO9001 Quality Management System
Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO 9001 for Quality Management is now the most important business credential to achieve, ensuring customers that you can meet quality standards in your products and services.
Project Specific FAQs
The cost can be as affordable as below SG$5K or more depending on the choice of single or multiple management standard, number of sites, and complexity of business processes.
Please use the RFQ page if you wish to have a cost estimate. Select Management Standards Adoption and choose your desired management standard. If the management standard you want to adopt is not in our list, you can still make a special request by using the chat line located at the bottom right corner of the page.
How much does it cost to use this service?
No. You should not.
Without the full involvement of your team, they will not know what is required of in the management standard. This will lead to failures during certification. Also, there will be no ownership from team members leading to accountability issues once the consultant leaves your organization at project completion.
Can I leave everything to the consultant to complete till the certification day?
Our Engagement terms and conditions cover this by a non-disclosure clause. If you require us to sign an additional non-disclosure agreement (NDA), forward it to us for endorsement. With the NDA, we should be allowed to move forward with the project.
We are concerned about confidential areas. How do you address this?
The required team members are those in charge of departmental functions within the scope of business activity, such as operations, sales, procurement, supply chain, and product development.
Please indicate the site business functions when you request for an estimate at the RFQ page. With this information, we can advise you on your scope of certification and team composition.
Who should be involved in this program?
Please refer to the individual management standard pages of your choice.
How much time is required to complete the program?
Frequently Asked Questions
There are two parts to the certification process. First is the management system development. This part requires us to work with your team. The second part is the certification process, where your team is required to demonstrate implementation of your processes to the external certification auditors. We cannot guarantee success if your team does not implement what is needed.
Furthermore, the consultant and the certification auditors are two independent entities. The preservation of independence is crucial for any legitimate accredited certification body. A breach of independence is a breach of accreditation rules, hence putting your certification at risk. There have been cases of client certification suspension owing to trust issues with the certification body. You could be an innocent victim if your certification is suspended by accreditation bodies.
Rest assured, with almost 3 decades of management system domain work, we know who the trusted certification bodies in the industry are.
I have heard of packaged deals where the consultant guarantees the certification. Is this legit?
Here is a pro tip.
Conducting a gap review is the cheapest way to adopt a standard instead of spending money on a full-blown adoption project and later finding that the standard is unsuitable. The identified gaps will allow you to assess the depth of work and the needed resources (time, human resources, and finances). When the gaps are closed, your business would have adopted the standard fully.
We provide a gap review assessment service through our internal audit service. To learn more about this service, click here.
My business is not certified to any management standard. What is the cheapest way to start.?
Most businesses compete on price because there is no other value proposition to offer the customer. Self-proclamation of being the best is just that. Certification means you are no longer saying you are the best, but an independent assessment body attests to your capabilities.
Also, with a formal management system in place, continual improvement, a cornerstone of the standard, mandates improvement to your processes, products, and services. With every improvement, your customer value proposition increases. Today, we are seeing more customer purchase terms requiring some form of certification.
I compete on price. Do customers care if my business is certified?
Management standards provide a formal process framework for any business. Once formalized, there is better control over the outcomes of the operation. When your organization is certified to a management standard, your customers will know that you have the necessary processes in place to showcase your capabilities.
What is the key benefit of adopting management standards?
General FAQs
Grants are provided as an incentive for market adoption. Once the industry take-up target is achieved, Enterprise Singapore (ESG) may discontinue the grant. As of 2021, there are no grants for basic ISO standards (ISO9001 and ISO45001). However, there are grants available for niche market penetration standards such as FSSC22000, GMP+, ISO27001, etc. Look out for the "Grant Support Available" badge on the applicable management standards offered here.
From 01 April 2023 to 31 March 2026, sustainability management standards such as ISO14001, ISO14064, ISO46001, and ISO50001, grant support is available under the Enterprise Sustainability Programme.
Visit our grants page to read more about offsetting your project costs.