What's the Big Deal About ISO? A Little Background on Standards of Quality

Whether in business or science, there are standards established so that when comparing two things in different parts of the world, they can be compared against one another because each is measured against the standard. Take, for example, a world record in the 100-meter race. The record may have been set in Greece, but the standard is the amount of time it took to go one hundred meters, on foot. If someone goes faster in Japan, then they own the new record.

In a similar vein, the world of business recognized a need for uniform quality standards on a global scale. In this manner, when I buy parts parts from a company in Germany for my diesel engine produced in Mexico, I can be assured that the processes used to create the parts are uniform and meet the standard requirements. 

ISO 9001 is an international standard for a quality management system (QMS). In order to be certified to the ISO 9001 Standard, a company must follow specific stringent requirements. The standard is used by organizations to demonstrate their ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements, as well as to demonstrate continuous improvement.

Today, Champion Brands, LLC, manufacturer of Blue Flame Diesel Oil, announced that they have achieved their renewal for ISO 9001-2015 compliance from DEKRA, its official registrar. The required audits revealed zero non-conformities. 

Champion Brands was the first oil company in the world to receive the ISO 9001-2015 Certification, the most current level for ISO. This renewal is good till mid-September 2022.

ISO certification is essentially a method of obtaining third party approval, assuring that a company is living up to the standards of excellence that they tout. In the case of Champion, all facets of production processes are reviewed, from the purchase of raw materials, blending, blow molding, production, packaging and distribution of products such as lubricants, automotive chemicals and brake fluid to their customers. https://www.championbrands.com/quality-assurance/

Champion has maintained this achievement since first receiving the ISO certification in 2004.

The International Organization for Standardization is an independent, non-governmental global organization with a membership of 162 national standards bodies. Through its members it brings together experts to share knowledge and develop, consensus-based, market relevant International Standards that support innovation, quality assurance, and provide solutions to global challenges.

ISO 9001:2015 provides the most current criteria for a quality management system and is the only standard in the lubricant family that can be certified. This standard is based on a number of quality management principles including a strong customer focus, the motivation and involvement of top management, the process approach and continuous improvement.  Using ISO 9001:2015 helps ensure that customers get consistent, good quality products and services, which in turn provide many business benefits.

Champion Brands, LLC, is a globally recognized industry leader in specialty lubricants for over 65 years. Champion Brands, LLC also produces and blends over 300 products including fuel, oil, engine additives, and lubricants for the racing, automotive, heavy truck, agricultural, industrial, and specialty markets. For more information about contact Champion at 660-890-6231. Champion Brands, LLC; 1001 Golden Drive, Clinton, MO  http://www.championbrands.com