Certification - Ceramics Industry

Working across the full spectrum of the ceramic industry, delivering meaningful audits and adding value to your business.

As the global demand for ceramic products and technology increases, clients with effective management systems find that the resulting improvement in reliability, coupled with the focus on controlled monitoring of processes, gives them a competitive edge.

CICS' certification clients include market leaders -- manufacturers, suppliers, installers and end users - in everything from traditional ceramics, such as tableware and sanitary-ware, to the advanced technical ceramics used in industries, such as aerospace and medical devices. CICS' experienced assessment team provides Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety and Product Conformity certification, and Global Corporate Certification, across the ceramics industry.

Our knowledgeable team delivers a consistent level of service across the world. All services are backed by expert support and testing services from CERAM, our parent company, and one of the leading testing facilities in the UK.

Areas of delivery include:

  • Ceramics: Refractory and non-refractory ceramic products including, household, ornamental articles, sanitary fixtures, ceramic insulators, technical ceramic products, ceramic tiles and flags.
  • Heavy Clay: Bricks, tiles and construction products, cutting, shaping and finishing of stone.
  • Glass: Glass and glass products including flat & hollow glass, glass fibres and other glass, including technical glassware.
  • Frits & Abrasives: Abrasive products and non-metallic mineral products.

We offer the following certification services:

  • ISO 9001 - certification of your Quality Management System

  • ISO 14001 - certification of your Environmental Management System

  • Corporate Certification - a tailored certification service for multi-sited clients who operate to a common system

  • OHSAS 18001 - certification to a recognised Health & Safety standard

  • Integrated management systems - integrated certification, helping you to reduce effort, time and the cost of complying with current standards.