AkzoNobel is one of few companies of the Chemical sector that complies to all standards below in an Integrated Management System, named as “SIG”
Regarding paints, it was the first Latin America company to have all these certifications.
IATF 16949
Technical specification, along with ABNT NBR ISO 9001:2008, that defines quality management system requirements for projects and development, production and, if applicable, installation and services related to automotive products. Specific quality certification for the automotive segment (OEM), confirming compliance to all company sectors (products, services, processes etc.).
ISO 9001
This Standard specifies requirements for a quality management system when a company: (a) needs to demonstrate its ability to deliver products that consistently meet customer requirements and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, and (b) seeks to increase customer satisfaction by means of effectively implementing systems, including processes for continuous system improvement, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Specific quality certification complying to all company sectors (products, services, processes etc.).
ISO 14001
It specifies requirements for an environmental management system, allowing an organization to develop and implement a policy and objectives that take into account the legal and other requirements it underwrites and information regarding significant environmental aspects. It applies to environmental aspects the company detects as the ones which may control and may influence. As a whole, it does not set out specific environmental performance criteria.
OHSAS 18001
It means: Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Services This standard specifies the requirements for a Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSH) to enable any type of organization to more effectively control its occupational accidents and diseases risks and to improve its OSH performance. It aims at helping companies in controlling accident risks in work sites. It is a standard for Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) management systems. Certification by this standard guarantees the company’s commitment to reducing environmental risks and to continuously improving its performance in occupational health and safety of its employees.
