Is There Government Support for the ISO 9001 Certificate?

ISO is the abbreviation for the International Organization for Standardization. The organization was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. ISO 9001 is the name of the quality management system, and the ISO 9001 certificate is awarded to firms that meet the requirements of that system.

Government Support for ISO 9001 Certification

Yes, ISO 9001 certification is supported by Turkish state programs. Turkish firms have access to several support mechanisms when working on certification, training, testing, and analysis activities.

KOSGEB Support for the ISO 9001 Certificate

KOSGEB (the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization of Turkey) provides funding programs that cover part of the costs of ISO 9001 certification for SMEs. Eligibility, support rates, and ceilings are defined within KOSGEB's current support programs.

Conditions for Benefiting From the Support Program

To benefit from this kind of support, the company has to be registered with KOSGEB, fall within the defined SME criteria, and receive the certification from an accredited certification body. The application also has to follow the procedures and timelines set by KOSGEB.

Test, Analysis, and Calibration Support

Beyond certification itself, KOSGEB and other public bodies offer support for testing, analysis, and calibration activities, which are often required as part of the ISO 9001 system.

Undersecretariat of Foreign Trade Supports

For exporting firms, the Undersecretariat of Foreign Trade also has support schemes that can cover certification and conformity assessment costs aimed at international markets.

For up-to-date eligibility, support rates, and application steps, our Sistem Patent Kalite consultants are happy to walk you through the current programs.