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ABOUT ISO
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
is the world's largest developer and publisher of International
Standards. ISO is a network of the national standards institutes
of 157 countries, one member per country, with a Central Secretariat
in Geneva, Switzerland, that coordinates the system. ISO is
a non-governmental organization that forms a bridge between
the public and private sectors. On the one hand, many of its
member institutes are part of the governmental structure of
their countries, or are mandated by their government. On the
other hand, other members have their roots uniquely in the
private sector, having been set up by national partnerships
of industry associations.
ISO is the world largest standards developing
organization. Between 1947 and the present day, ISO has published
more than 16 500 International Standards, ranging from standards
for activities such as agriculture and construction, through
mechanical engineering, to medical devices, to the newest
information technology deveslopments. Given the multi-sector
scope of the organization, it would be hard to present an
historical perspective summarizing the challenges, the passion,
the outstanding achievements or, sometimes, the missed opportunities,
in the large variety of sectors covered by ISO’s technical
work.
We have therefore chosen to highlight the
key markers in the history of the organization from a general
perspective. Therefore, ISO enables a consensus to be reached
on solutions that meet both the requirements of business and
the broader needs of society.ISO forms a bridge between the
public and private sectors. ISO was born from the union of
two organizations - the ISA (International Federation of the
National Standardizing Associations),. established in New
York in 1926, and the UNSCC (United Nations Standards Coordinating
Committee), established in 1944.
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IQSS Associate's currently Implementing
Standards
ISO 9001 : 2000 - Quality Management
Systems
ISO 9001 : 2000 is a standard that focus towards organisation
and its Quality Management System to ensure the quality of
the product or service in each and every part of its process
flow. It specifies the mandatory quality aspects to be maintained
in the complete process cycle.
ISO 14001 : 2004 - Environmental
Management Systems
ISO 14001 : 2004 is a standard that focus towards Environment
and its management by an organisation to ensure an ECO Friendly
Practice. Through an analysis of the Contributions, Contaminations
and Consumptions of various resources is analysed and it is
brought into an ethical practice such that the Environment
is safe based on the organisation's processes.
OHSAS 18001 : 2007 - Occupational Health
and Safety Assessment Series
ISO 22000 : 2005 - Food Safety Management
Systems
ISO 27001 : 2005 - Infomation Security
Management Systems
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OTHER AREAS
HACCP - Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY INTERNATIONAL
In 1997, the Council of Economic Priorities
(CEP), a US-based NGO, established the Council of Economic
Priorities Accreditation Agency (CEPAA). This CEPAA, later
renamed to Social Accountability International (SAI), was
set up to administer the "verification" system that
was developed for its SA 8000 "standard", which
is a code of conduct.
SA 8000 standard is developed by the US-based
Social Accountability International (formerly the Council
on Economic Priorities Accreditation Agency) in 1997. The
SA8000 system is modeled on the ISO 9000 system used by companies
to ensure quality control. SAI trains and accredits social
auditing firms and individual auditors, who then are hired
by companies to certify their and/or their suppliers' compliance
with SA8000 standards.
SAI is intended to be a standard-setting
body that trains and accredits other organisations to certify
compliance with its code (the SA 8000 standard). The idea
is that a supplying company asks an organisation (which needs
to be authorised by SAI to issue SAI certifications) to issue
a certificate that indicates compliance with the SA 8000 standard.
The supplier can then use this certificate to assure sourcing
companies that its working conditions are consistent with
the SAI code.
The SAI has three major documents which it
considers as standards and which are revised from time to
time. These are its code (SA 8000), the accompanying guidance
document, and an "Accreditation Package" for organisations
that want to become SA 8000 "certifiers".
SAI is governed by a Board of Directors (currently
seven members). The Board members alone have the power to
decide who their successors will be. SAI also has an advisory
board (currently 22 members), which includes representatives
from companies, NGOs and trade unions, including from two
international trade union organisations, ITGLWF and UNI. SAI
charges organisations for the training and authorisation that
they will need in order to issue certifications. SAI also
receives support from various sources, including the US government.
Social Accountability International is located at
SAI
220 East 23rd Street
Suite 605, New York,
New York 10010
USA
Website : http:\\www.sa-intl.org\
E-mail: info@sa-intl.org
Tel: ++1-212-684.14.14
Fax: ++1-212-684.15.15
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BUSINESS SOCIAL COMPLIANCE
INTITIATIVE
Social responsibility
in global trade
Acting socially responsible in a globalised
economy has become a major issue for trade as tough competition
and decreasing tolerance with regard to poor working conditions
in production facilities represent a huge challenge for retailing
companies as well as for suppliers. How can retailers and
suppliers meet requirements of high quality, low prices and
socially fair produced goods?
The BSCI…..
- offers a common approach for European commerce
- provides standardized Management Tools for all countries
- supplies a database: information pool to optimise coordination
of the process
- is open to retailers, importers and manufacturers
- covers all consumer goods
- is transparent
- involves stakeholders in Europe and supplier countries
Dialogue with society
The whole process is accompanied by local and European stakeholder
networks, which will ensure the spread, and in the long term
local ownership of the process. Cooperation with non-governmental
organisations, governmental authorities, trade unions and
associations will also ensure social acceptance and independence
of the system.
The BSCI is beneficial for all participants:
- More efficient implementation procedures than other monitoring
systems
- Saves cost and time through prevention of multiple auditing
- Optimizes working conditions
- Increases productivity
- Higher product quality
- Higher satisfaction for workers and consumers
- Same requirements for all suppliers involved through their
customers
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Öko-Tex Standard
100 marking
The Oeko-Tex 100 Standard comprehensively addresses the Human
Ecology component of textile products. It evaluates and screens
for any harmful substances present within processed textiles
intended to come into contact with consumers.
Independence
The member institutes of the International Association for
Research and Testing in the field of Textile Ecology (Oeko-Tex)
are competent and internationally renowned independent textile
testing and research houses.
Fixed, available requirements
The established testing requirements are publicly available
to view.
Traceability and controls
The Oeko-Tex standard is recognised by use of a registered
Trade Mark, a licensing model and a certified product labelling
system. This supports the long term integrity of the standard
and diminishes the potential for misuse.
Testing principle
Only parameters are set, that can be verified by analytical
methods.
Scientifically based limiting values
To quote Paracelsus; " It is not the substance that is
poisonous but its concentration". Using this concept,
limiting values are based on scientific criteria.
Modular Approach
The Oeko-Tex testing system is modular in format and enables
reliable and comprehensive assessment within a realistic time
frame. This is advantageous when considering the nature of
the clothing and textile industry with its fashion conscious,
dynamic pace.
Textile relevance and
textile competence
Only parameters that are relevant for a certain textile product
group are set and tested. For example there would be no colour-
fastness testing of un-dyed fabric.
Useable at any stage
of the textile chain
If a product is checked and certified at a particular stage
of the production process chain, it can then be used in the
next stage without having to be re-tested. Testing intensity
and associated cost is likely to be increased at the stage
in the production chain where a non conformity is more likely
to occur.
No barrier to trade
The Oeko-Tex scheme is available to manufacturers world-wide.
Although it is far more cost effective to test at each stage
of the production process, it is still possible to certify
the finished product itself at any time.
Formation of article groups
Based on the textile competence and on the system of certified
raw materials, a range of articles can usually be combined
into one certificate by considering the possible " Worst
case scenario" e.g. a light and dark shade based on the
same dyestuff can be combined when testing the darker shade.
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GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD
This short form of the GOTS is designed to
give a quick overview on the content and requirements of the
standard. It does not reflect all criteria of the standard
and can therefore not be used for any official purpose.
Aim of the standards
The aim of the standard is to define requirements to ensure
organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials,
through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing
up to labelling in order to provide a credible assurance to
the end consumer.
Scope and structure
This standard for organic textiles covers
the production, processing, manufacturing, packaging, labelling,
exportation, importation and distribution of all natural fibres.
The final products may include, but are not limited to fibre
products, yarns, fabrics and clothes.
The standards focus on compulsory criteria
only.
Label grading
Final products that are produced and manufactured in compliance
with all compulsory criteria of these standards are to be
labelled "Global Organic Textile Standard"
Further the standards provide for a subdivision
into two label-grades.
a) "organic" or "organic -
in conversion"
95% or more of the fibres must be of certified
organic (or in conversion) origin. The remaining balance up
to 5% may be made of non-organic fibres including defined
regenerated and synthetic fibres. Blending (= mixing the same
fibre in organic and conventional quality in one product)
is not permitted.
b) "made with x % organic materials"
or " made with x % organic - in conversion materials"
70% - 95% or more of the fibres must be of
certified organic (or in conversion) origin. The remaining
balance up to 30% may be made of non-organic fibres. Regenerated
and synthetic fibres are limited to 10% (resp. 25% in the
US). Again blending is not permitted.
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WORLDWIDE RESPONSIBLE APPAREL
PRODUCTION (WRAP)
The objective of the Apparel Certification
Program is to independently monitor and certify compliance
with the following standards, ensuring that a given factory
produces sewn goods under lawful, humane, and ethical conditions.
Note that it is not enough to subscribe to these principles;
WRAP monitors the factory for compliance with detailed practices
and procedures implied by adherence to these standards.
Compliance
with Laws and Workplace Regulations - Manufacturers
of Sewn Products will comply with laws and regulations in
all locations where they conduct business.
Prohibition
of Forced Labor -
Manufacturers of Sewn Products will not use involuntary or
forced labor -- indentured, bonded or otherwise.
Prohibition
of Child Labor - Manufacturers of Sewn Products
will not hire any employees under the age of 14, or under
the age interfering with compulsory schooling, or under the
minimum age established by law, whichever is greater.
Prohibition
of Harassment or Abuse - Manufacturers of
Sewn Products will provide a work environment free of harassment,
abuse or corporal punishment in any form.
Compensation
and Benefits - Manufacturers of Sewn Products
will pay at least the minimum total compensation required
by local law, including all mandated wages, allowances and
benefits.
Hours of Work
- Manufacturers of Sewn Products will comply with hours worked
each day, and days worked each week, shall not exceed the
legal limitations of the countries in which sewn product is
produced. Manufacturers of sewn product will provide at least
one day off in every seven-day period, except as required
to meet urgent business needs.
Prohibition
of Discrimination - Manufacturers of Sewn
Products will employ, pay, promote, and terminate workers
on the basis of their ability to do the job, rather than on
the basis of personal characteristics or beliefs.
Health and
Safety - Manufacturers of Sewn Products will
provide a safe and healthy work environment. Where residential
housing is provided for workers, apparel manufacturers will
provide safe and healthy housing.
Freedom of
Association & Collective Bargaining -
Manufacturers of Sewn Products will recognize and respect
the right of employees to exercise their lawful rights of
free association and collective bargaining.
Environment
- Manufacturers of Sewn Products will comply with environmental
rules, regulations and standards applicable to their operations,
and will observe environmentally conscious practices in all
locations where they operate.
Customs Compliance
- Manufacturers of Sewn Products will comply with applicable
customs law and, in particular, will establish and maintain
programs to comply with customs laws regarding illegal transshipment
of apparel products.
Security
- Manufacturers of Sewn Products will maintain facility
security procedures to guard against the introduction of non-manifested
cargo into outbound shipments (e.g. drugs, explosives, biohazards,
and/or other contraband).
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CODE OF CONDUCT
IQSS Associate ensure the Code of Conduct of its consulted
companies towards the fullfillment of the mandator requirements
of various international buyers out of which few are listed
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UNITED
COLORS OF BENETTON |
DISNEY
STORE |
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GEORGE |
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C Penney |
Woolworths |
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TESCO |
Marks
& Spencers |
mothercare |
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H
& M |
TARGET |
THE
CHILDREN'S PLACE |
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WAL
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CORPORATE TRAININGS
IQSS provide professional training support
to enhance effectiveness of various structured management
systems of the modern era. Trainers are well experienced professionals
and focus of training is to help and assist companies to maintain
a management system that will help you improve working methods
and give increased confidence to your stake holders.
IQSS brings to the Region, a full range of
public and in-house courses including those with international
accreditations/registrations. The portfolio of courses includes,
Internal Auditor Course in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001,
FSMS (Food safety), ISMS (Information Security) , Security
Training on CT PAT, Motivation training for all levels of
management, etc.,
IQSS offers professional trainings for Merchandiser
and Quality Assurance based on the
skill level in available Humarn Resource.
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BUYING
IQSS is a highly acclaimed buying house engaged
in Sourcing, Inspections, Quality Control and production follow
up of High Quality Knitted and Woven
Apparels Garments,(Men's wear, Ladies’ wear, Children's
wear) Home Textiles and Fabrics.
Our motive is to assist our customer to develop
a profitable business with reliable high profile suppliers.
Our team aim to forward best quality garments to our buyers.
Our head office is based in Pune, India and
with our 2nd office in Tirupur (The Garment hub of Tamilnadu,
India). Our Tirupur office qualified and experienced merchandising
staff works together with the manufacturer to produce quality
garments and timely shipment.
We have a firm belief to deliver top quality
merchandise to our valued customers whether small quantity
or bulk quantity orders. Our top priority is to provide Development,
Sourcing, Merchandising, Quality Control, Inspection as well
as shipment follow up until delivery. We are also responsible
for quality control and can issue inspection certificate.
Our total commitment towards customer's satisfaction
drives us to achieve excellence in the quality of products
and services.
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