The systems certification function of SLSI plays a vital role in promoting quality Assurance activities in all sectors of the economy and operates the following certification schemes.
Quality Systems Certification Scheme (ISO 9001)
The Quality Systems Certification Scheme is designed as per ISO 17021 to meet international requirements in certifying quality systems of organizations according to ISO 9001:2015 standard. This scheme is accredited for nineteen scope sectors by RvA, The Netherlands, which is one of the world renowned Accreditation Bodies and by the Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB) for 22 scope sectors. Hence, the certificates issued under this scheme are recognized all over the world. This scheme is operated with the support of a strong in-house resource pool of Auditors who are fully competent, qualified, experienced and registered with IRCA-UK.
There are about 20 Lead Auditors and 65 Auditors currently attached to SLSI.
Scope Sectors Accredited By RvA Netherlands
- Food Products, Beverages and Tobacco
- Pharmaceuticals, limited to Ayurvedic Drugs and Ayurvedic Therapeutic Products
- Textile and Textile Products
- Rubber and Plastic Products
- Electrical and Optical Equipment
- Leather and Leather Products
- Chemicals, Chemical Products and Fibres
- Non-Metallic Mineral Products
- Concrete, Cement, Lime, Plaster, etc.
- Transport, Storage and Communication (excluding Communication)
- Basic Metals, Minerals and Fabricated Metal Products
- Wood and Wood Products
- Publishing Companies (excluding Reproduction of Recorded Media)
- Printing Companies
- Hotels and Restaurants
- Pulp, Paper and Paper Products (excluding Manufacture of Pulp)
- Construction
- Banking
- Education
Scope Sectors Accredited By Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB)
- Manufacture of Food Products, Beverages and Tobacco Products
- Manufacture of Textiles and Wearing Apparels
- Manufacture of Leather and Leather Products
- Manufacture of Wood and Wood Products
- Manufacture of Paper and Paper Products
- Printing
- Manufacture of Chemicals and Chemicals Products
- Manufacture of basic Pharmaceutical Products and Pharmaceutical Preparation
- Manufacture of Rubber and Plastic Products
- Manufacture of Non-metallic Mineral Products (excluding Rubber & Plastic Products)
- Manufacture of Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products except Machinery and Equipment
- Manufacture of Computer, Electronic and Optical Products
- Manufacture of Electrical Equipment
- Construction of Building and Civil Engineering
- Building Completion & Finishing
- Warehousing and Support Activities for Transportation
- Accommodation & Food Service Activities
- Publishing Activities
- Financial Services, Insurance & Pension Funding Services
- Education
- Public Administration
- Telecommunication
Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)
EMS certification is a voluntary certification scheme of SLSI which supports the industry to comply with the requirements of the ISO 14001 standard and to demonstrate company's commitment to environmental protection.
ISO 14001 standard does not set requirements for any environmental aspect such as emissions or discharges: instead organizations establish their own targets of control based on current performance data or to comply with regulatory requirements.
This scheme is accredited for 14 scope sectors by RvA, The Netherlands, which is one of the world renowned accreditation bodies and by the Sri Lanka Accreditation Body (SLAB) for 11 scope sectors. Thus the certificates issued under this scheme are recognized all over the world.
Accredited Scope Sectors by RvA
- Food products, beverages and tobaccos
- Textiles and textile products
- Leather and leather products
- Repair of Leather and Leather Products
- Wood and wood products
- Rubber and plastic products
- Machinery and equipment
- Repair of machinery and other equipments
- Installing of Industrial machinery and equipment
- Electrical and optical equipment (including Domestic appliances)
- Repair of electrical and optical equipment (Includes domestic appliances)
- Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles, motor cycles
- Whole sale and retail trade (Except motor vehicles, motor cycles)
- Hotels and Restaurants
Accredited Scope Sectors by SLAB
- Manufacture of Food products, beverages and tobacco products
- Manufacture of textiles and wearing apparels
- Manufacture of chemicals, chemical products and fibers, pharmaceuticals
- Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
- Manufacture of non-metallic mineral products
- Manufacture of electrical and optical equipment
- Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
- Electricity supply
- Sale, maintenance and repair of motor vehicles, motor cycles
- Construction
- Hotels and Restaurants
HACCP and Food safety management Scheme (ISO 22000 & SLS 1266)
Food safety management is another area where SLSI provides certification services to the industry and commerce. A certificate holder develops and maintains its food safety assurance programme based on the internationally accepted principles of ISO 22000 and HACCP.
Both Schemes are accredited by RvA, The Netherlands, which is one of the world renowned Accreditation Bodies and also by Sri Lanka accreditation Board (SLAB). Thus the certificates issued under these schemes are recognized all over the world HACCP or ISO 22000 certificates awarded from the SLSI implies that chemical, physical and biological hazards encountered during production or processing of the food item, as applicable to the scope of certification controlled to make the food safe for human consumption.
Accredited Scope Sectors - RvA
ISO 22000
- Processing (1) - Perishable animal products
- Processing (2) - Perishable vegetal products
- Processing (3) - Products with long shelf life at ambient temperatures
- Catering
- Distribution
- Transport & Storage
SLS 1266 (HACCP)
- Processing (1) - Perishable animal products
- Processing (2) - Perishable vegetal products
- Processing (3) - Products with long shelf life at ambient temperatures
- Catering
- Distribution
- Transport & Storage
Accredited scope Sectors SLAB
ISO 22000
- Farming (Animals)
- Processing (1) - Perishable animal products
- Processing (2) - Perishable vegetal products
- Processing (3) - Products with long shelf life at ambient temperatures
- Feed Production - Animal feed
- Catering
- Packaging Material - Manufacturing packing material
SLS 1266 (HACCP)
- Farming 1 (Animals)
- Processing (1) - Perishable animal products
- Processing (2) - Perishable vegetal products
- Processing (3) - Products with long shelf life at ambient temperatures
- Catering
Good Manufacturing Practices Scheme (GMP)
SLSI operates a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification Scheme based on the Sri Lanka Standards on codes of practice available in the related discipline.
Areas Monitored
- Establishment - Design, facilities, equipment and maintenance
- Control of operations
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Personal hygiene
- Transportation
- Training
- Product certification
- Pest control
- Waste management
- Packaging and labelling etc
Pre - assessment questionnaire
Occupational Health & Safety Scheme (ISO 45001)
An OH&S Management system enables an organization to provide a safe & healthy work place, prevent work related injury and ill-health, and continually improve its OH&S performance. This OH&S Management System can also assist an organization to comply with its legal obligations and fulfil other industry related requirements. OH&S Management Systems certification ensures the commitment of an organization towards its responsibility of assuring the occupational health & safety of its workers as well as others who can be affected by its activities. This responsibility also includes promoting and protecting their physical and mental health. Further this OH&S Management System provides a framework for managing OH&S risks and it creates an opportunity to eliminate hazards and minimize OH&S risks by following effective preventive and protective measures.
Energy Management Certification Scheme (ISO 50001)
Energy Management System is a series of processes that enables an organization to use data and information to maintain and improve energy performance, while improving operational efficiencies, decreasing energy intensity and reducing environmental impacts. It is applicable to all organizations regardless of type, size and product or service provided.
What is an Energy Management System?
Any management system is a set of interrelated or interacting elements set up to establish organization policy and objectives to achieve those objectives.
An energy management system is a series of processes that enables an organization to use data and information to maintain and improve energy performance, while improving operational efficiencies, decreasing energy intensity, and reducing environmental impacts.
What initial steps shall I take to establish an Energy Management System in my organization?
1. Purchase ISO 50001:2011 Standard
2. Take preparatory steps toward establishing an energy management system (EnMS)
3. Develop an Energy Policy that includes commitment to the EnMS from top management
4. Identify a Management Representative to lead implementation of the EnMS
5. Establish a team of representatives from major functional areas of the organization
6. Decide on the boundaries of the EnMS
7. Once prepared, take steps toward implementing an EnMS:
· Undertake an energy review to identify significant energy uses, their energy consumption, and opportunities for improvement
· Establish an energy baseline
· Identify energy performance indicators for tracking energy performance improvement against the baseline
8. Implement better procurement practices for energy-using equipment, systems, and processes
9. Develop Energy Manual and Procedures: A consultant, if hired, will undertake this work
10 Provide Training & Awareness to Staff
11 Conduct self assessments or Internal audits
12 Submit your Application to the SLSI
Download pre - assessment questionnaire
What should I submit to the SLSI for obtaining ISO 50001 Certification?
You should submit the following to the SLSI
1. Duly filled application obtained from the SLSI
2. A copy of the Energy Manual & records on Energy Review
What is the certification process implemented by the SLSI?
The steps of the certification process include the following;
1. Reviewing your application
2. Conducting adequacy audit on the energy manual submitted by you
3. Conducting Stage I assessment
4. Conducting Stage II assessment
5. Awarding certificates
6. Surveillance of your EnMS
How should the SLSI monitor my EnMS?
The certification cycle is 3 years. After awarding the certificate, two surveillance audits will be conducted annually (Free of charge) to ensure the following objectives.
1. Whether the EnMS of your organization is in compliance with the ISO 50001:2011 Standard requirements.
2. Whether the steps taken by your organization within a given year are effective to achieve energy targets specified by your organization.
3. To determine whether there is any room for improvement
At the end of the third year, the certificate expires and needs to be renewed.
What are the benefits gained from the ISO 50001 certification?
- Reduce Cost
- Reduce energy costs via a structured approach to identifying, measuring and managing your energy consumption.
- Improve Business Performance
- Drive greater productivity by identifying technical point solutions and affecting behavioural change to reduce energy consumption.
- Engage Top Management
- Top Management will consider energy management a key business issue.
- Comply with legislation
- Meet current or future mandatory energy efficiency targets and/or the requirements of GHG emission reduction legislation.
- Reduce your GHG emissions
- Meet stakeholder expectations or obligations now and in the future.
- Formalize Energy Policy and Objectives
- Create respect for the energy management policy and embed energy efficient thinking in your organization.
- Integrate your management systems
- Align your EnMS with existing management systems for incremental benefit.
- Secure Energy Supply
- Understand your energy risk exposure and identify areas of the organization at greatest risk.
- Drive Innovation
- Develop opportunities for new products and services in the low-carbon economy of the future.
- Flexible and Scalable
- Applicable to any organization, large or small and from any industry.
Educational Organization Management System (EOMS) new
ISO 21001 is a management system for organizations providing educational products and services capable of meeting the needs and requirements of learners and other customers.
ISO 21001 focuses on the specific interaction between an educational organization, the learner, customers and other relevant interested parties. It specifies requirements for an Educational Organization Management System (EOMS) that provide, share and facilitate the construction of knowledge through teaching, training or research, regardless of type, size and the product and service provided.
Educational organizations that will benefit from the standard include pre-school, primary, elementary, middle schools and high schools, colleges, universities, adult education, special education schools, vocational education and training, training organizations, education and training institutions.
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS- FEES SCHEDULE
Super Market Management Certification Scheme
This certification is granted based on SLS 1432:2011 (Reqiurements for Good Practices for Super Markets) and Super Market Management Certification Scheme certification enables super market operators to manage super market activities according to specific requirements of the standard and to avoid any contamination risks of food and beverages
Vegetarian Certification Scheme
Assures that measures have been taken on the use of vegetarian claims in food or beverage in its ingredients, storage, handling, processing, coking, displaying, serving and transportation.
Fees
1. Stage I Audit Fee
Stage I audit fee is computed as LKR 2 500/= per auditor per one man-day.
2. Stage II Audit Fee
Stage II audit fee is computed as LKR 2 500/= per auditor per one man-day.
3. Annual Registration fee
Type of Organization Value of fixed assets (Excluding land and building) Annual Fees
Category 1 Below LKR 1.0 million LKR 10 000/=
Category 11 Above LKR 1.0 million & Below LKR 5.0 million LKR 25 000/=
Category 111 Above LKR 5.0 million LKR 50 000/=
Fee covers all costs of minimum one surveillance audit per year excluding travel/stay expenses and is payable prior to registration and before each anniversary of registration.
4. Re-certification audit fee
Re-certification audit fee for renewal of certificate is computed as LKR 2 500/= per auditor per one man-day.
5. All the above payments shall be accompanied with VAT + NBT 2% at the current rate.
6. The client shall provide transport & accommodation for auditors.
{slider Vidatha Certification Scheme}
Assure that the basic good manufacturing requirements and sector specific requirements are complying during manufacturing process.
FEE SCHEDULE
1. Fees – Prior to Certification
(Application forms – free of charge)
1.1 Application Fee (non refundable) LKR 500.00*
1.2 Fee for preliminary assessment LKR 1,500.00*
1.3 Fee for additional assessment (per assessment) LKR 2,000.00*
1.4 Fee for final assessment LKR 2,500.00*
2. Fees – After granting the certification
Type of Organization Value of fixed assets
(Excluding land and building) Annual Fees
Category 1 Up to LKR 100,000 LKR 1 000/=*
Category 11 LKR 100 000 to 500 000 LKR 2 000/=*
Category 111 LKR 500 000 to 1.0 million LKR 4 000/=*
Category IV LKR 1.0 million to below LKR 5.0 million LKR 15 000/=*
Category V Above LKR 5.0 million LKR 25 000/=*
3. Fees – Re-assessment
3.1 Fee for re-assessment LKR 3,000/=*
3.2 Transport fee –cost of transport for each assessment /visit is charged Separately at the rate of LKR 35 /= per km.
4. In case if samples of products to be tested for verification purposes on recommendation by the assessment panel, the cost of testing has to be borne by the applicant.
* In addition to above VAT + NBT 2% will be charged.
COVID-19 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATION SCHEME
COVID-19 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR ORGANIZATIONS
The COVID-19 Safety Management Systems Certification Scheme is established for certifying organizations, which implement COVID-19 Safety Management Systems according to the requirements of SLS 1672: 2020 (Sri Lanka Standard specification for COVID-19 Safety Management Systems). The purpose of existence of a COVID -19 Safety Management System is to ensure that the stakeholders of an organization are safeguarded from any risk or threat due to potential exposure to COVID-19 through its activities, products, and services. The objective of implementing a COVID-19 Management System is to create an environment to ensure that any risk or threat due to COVID-19 is mitigated so that safety of the stakeholders of the organization is ensured/guaranteed. The COVID-19 Safety Management System assures safety of the human element of an organization, including the staff and visitors, through implementation of a risk management process, and it builds up confidence among the stakeholders in management and mitigation of the risks or threats adequately.
Download Application Forms
Procedure to obtain Certification
Procedure to Obtain Certification
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Publicly available statement
SLSI understands the importance of impartiality in carrying out its management system certification activities, manages conflict of interests and ensures the objectivity of its management system certification activities.
Impartiality Policy of Systems Certification Division of Sri Lanka Standards Institution
Systems Certification Division (SCD) ensures that all conformity activities are complying with international standards and undertake all the activities impartially. SCD of SLSI understands the importance of impartiality in carrying out its management systems certification activities manages conflicts of interests and ensures the objectivity of its management systems certification activities.
SCD maintains the impartiality policy by establishing stringent procedures to the system certification activities and closely monitoring the information from the parties involved.
Director (Systems Certification)
Sri Lanka Standards Institution
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ISO 21001 Educational Organization Management System (EOMS)