When choosing a new print partner it is essential to check that they have the right accreditations. This is even more important if you are wanting to print sensitive data. Partnering with an accredited business offers the buyer reassurance and confidence that strict standards are being met.
Understanding these accreditations should help you to assess how well certain providers handle data, maintain quality and support environmental sustainability. There are over 24,000 accreditations out there – knowing what to look for makes the process much easier.
What you should look for in a print partner?
Having a print partner enables a business to cut time otherwise spent on costly job management and inefficient administration. As a result a company can increase their focus on what’s important – their customers.
The core priorities of many secure printers will be aligned with the protection of data, quality control, innovation and sustainability.
A key part of ISO certification is the requirement for annual audits. This is something all recognised accreditation bodies insist on to ensure printers are consistently meeting the standards. These audits are conducted by independent auditors. As a result, you can be confident that certified print partners aren’t just ticking boxes – they’re holding themselves to a high standard of accountability.
ISO9001 – Quality Management System
ISO 9001 is the world’s most recognised Quality Management System (QMS) standard. In a nutshell, it helps organisations consistently meet customer requirements and improve satisfaction, while supporting continual improvement and stakeholder engagement.
Seven core principles form the foundation of the standard: customer focus, leadership, people engagement, a process approach, improvement, evidence-based decisions, and relationship management.
At Zunoma, we apply these principles at every stage – whether with customers, our team, or collaborating with stakeholders.
ISO 27001 – Information Security Management System
Arguably the most important to thing to any customer seeking protection, ISO 27001 is the international standard for managing information security. It sets out the requirements for establishing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Key steps typically include defining a security policy, assessing and treating information security risks, selecting appropriate controls, and preparing a Statement of Applicability. For many security printers the primary aim of ISO 27001 is to identify where security risks exist, manage them effectively, and apply robust procedures that reduce those risks.
Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus
Building on the foundation of ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme that helps organisations guard against cyber threats. While cyber attacks can vary in complexity, the majority are relatively basic and often carried out by opportunistic or low-skill attackers.
Achieving Cyber Essentials certification demonstrates that the printing company has implemented fundamental technical controls to reduce the risk of attacks and data breaches.
Zunoma has also attained Cyber Essentials Plus, which includes a hands-on technical verification by independent assessors. This additional layer of assurance demonstrates that our systems and processes not only meet the required standards on paper, but also function effectively in practice.
ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System
The environmental impact of organisations is a growing priority for many businesses – rightfully so. ISO 14001 provides a structured framework for establishing an Environmental Management System (EMS) that helps companies identify, manage, and improve their environmental performance.
Rather than regulating specific methods, it guides organisations in developing processes to reduce environmental risks, meet compliance obligations, and continually improve how their operations affect the environment.
So, how can we help?
At Zunoma, we are proud to maintain these certifications and recognised standards. Our commitment to quality and security is what Zunoma is globally recognised for. We continue to uphold these requirements through close collaboration with our Compliance Department and by undergoing regular independent audits.
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