An Overview of STQC Certification

The Standard Testing and Quality Certification which is also known as the STQC, is an Independent Body that was enacted under the authorisation of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and established in 1980 for providing Quality Assurance Services via a network of multiple laboratories along with various Centres of Information Technology (IT) and Electronics for the purpose of providing service to customers that is beneficial to them that is Recognisable Quality Assurance Services that is based on the set standards that are accepted universally.

The Standard Testing and Quality Certification encourages the level of competition for the Information Technology (IT) and Electronics Industry Sector for the purpose of providing goods and services in accordance with the set standards internationally.

The essential objective of the Standard Testing and Quality Certification is for the purpose of providing services that ensure to possess National and International Accreditation, and Recognition of required testing and Calibrations are mentioned as follows –

• Testing Services
• Callibiration Services
• Information Technology and E-Governance Services
• Training Services
• Certification Services

The Standard Testing and Quality Certification is a Recognisable Core Assurance Service Provider in the field of Information Technology (IT) and Electronics Industry Sector in India and secures representation in all National Forums, namely, the Bureau of Indian Standards, which is also known as BIS, National Accreditation Board For Test and Calibration Laboratories which is also known as NABL, Quality Council of India which is also known as QCI, along with the inclusion of prime associations from various sectors of industries.

Objective of STQC

The following mentioned below is the essential objective of the Standard Testing and Quality Certification –

• Offer help to the drives Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in principal areas, by Quality and Security assessment of Information Technology (IT) frameworks, and different projects which are broadly significant such as –

1. E-government
2. E-learning
3. E-consideration
4. E-security
5. Internet Governance
6. E-advancement
7. Research and Development

• To become an essential player in the Public Estimation Confirmation Framework for the purpose of arising advancements through Testing And Calibration Facilities.
• Formulating of rules or principles or structure for the arising areas or innovations.
• Expanding the limit in the help in the growth of the Information Technology (IT) and Electronics Sector.
• For worldwide consistency, Standard Testing and Quality Certification likewise provide Certification Administrations to the Information Technology (IT) and Electronics products and services.
• Reliably helping the adequacy and effectiveness of Standard Testing and Quality Certification Procedures.

Advantages of the STQC Certification

The following mentioned are the advantages of issuing an STQC Certifications –

• Growth in the marketing of the Company Name
• Advantages in the improvement of the competitiveness in regard to the positioning of the market
• Reduction in the liability claims and warranty via a reduction in defective products
• Updated detailed records in the case of any legal cases
• Lesser demand for the requirement of multiple second part assessment
• Traceability of the identification in the case of any violations or illegal practices occurring
• Impartial and Independent Verification
• Record of Professional Details
• Growth in the number of customers
• Reduction in the repetition of errors and one-time rectifications
• Clear instructions for the responsibilities of specific authorisations
• Specific perks in regard to the issuance of applicable STQC Certificates

Certification Schemes of the STQC

The Standard Testing and Quality Certification Services have been leading and have become the top, most reliable Third-Party Certification Agency that is of an Indian Origin across India since 1991 for the purpose of issuance of Quality Management System Certification, also known as QMS Certification. Since 1991, the Standard Testing and Quality Certification Services have increased their scope of providing Certifications and now cover areas of certifications mentioned as follows –

• Quality Management System Certification, also known as QMS Certification.
• Information Security Management System, which is also known as ISMS Certification.
• Information Technology Service Management Certification, which is also known as ITSM Certification.
• Website Quality Certification
• Smart Card Certification
• Biometric Devices Certification
• E-Procurement
• Hosting for Other Schemes that are in benefit from the Information Technology (IT) and Electronics Industry Sector

The Standard Testing and Quality Certification also caters for the required need of Third Party Certifications of the applicable Information Technology (IT) and Electronics Industry Sector Products in accordance with the set standards and schemes both nationally and internationally.

There are three essential categories of the Certification Service Schemes provided by the Standard Testing and Quality Certification Services that are mentioned below –

• Management System Certification Scheme
• Product Certification Schemes
• Management System, Product Certification (Information Technology & E-Governance).

Types of Certification Schemes

The following mentioned are the Types of Certification Schemes provided by the Standard Testing and Quality Certification from the above-mentioned categories –

ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) Certification

The ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) Certification falls under the category of the Management System Certification Scheme. The full form of ISO is the International Organisation for Standardisation, which in the current scenario covers the National Standard Bodies from ninety-one nations globally. The essential purpose of this certification scheme which is a type of Quality Management Standard, is for the development of global standards in relation to growth in the business of importation and exportation of goods and services on a global scale.

Product Safety Certification Scheme as per IEC Standards (S -Mark)

The Product Safety Certification Scheme, also known as the S Mark Certification, is granted in accordance with the International Electro-Technical Commission, also known as the IEC, which falls under the Product Certification Scheme Category is a type of Third-Party Certification Scheme for the Information Technology (IT) and Electronics Industry Sector that is advocated by the Standard Testing and Quality Certification Services, Standardization Testing and Quality Certification Directorate, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India. This Certification falls under the Product Certification Schemes Category. The essential purpose of the scheme the intention to provide a decent confidence level by providing a regular Assessment of the Systems, Product Testing and Adequate Surveillance in accordance with abiding by the strict and specific requirements mentioned by the IEC.

IECEE – CB Certification

The International Electrotechnical Commission (Standard) for Electrical Equipment Certification, also known as IECEE Certification, is managed under the CB Certification Scheme, which is a part of the Product Safety Certification Scheme, also known as the S Mark Scheme that falls under the Product Certification Scheme Category. The purpose of this scheme is for ensuring Conformity Testing and the issuing of certification for Electro-Technical Devices.

Information Security Management System (ISMS) Certification

The Information Security Management System Certification, which is also known as the ISMS Certification, falls under the Management System, Product Certification (Information Technology & E-Governance) Category. This scheme was introduced by the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies, the Quality Council of India, for the purpose of certifying the specific organisation type that can be for the Industrial Sector, or the Commercial Sector, or the Public Sector.

Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) Certification

The Information Technology Service Management Certification, which is also known as the ITSM Certification, falls under the Management System, Product Certification (Information Technology & E-Governance) Category. The essential purpose of this Certification Scheme is for providing Services for the purpose of Planning, Delivering, Providing Customer Support, Security and for the ICT Infrastructure as per the assurance for requirements being fulfilled for Quality Customer Service.

For the purpose of the fulfilment of business and client prerequisites is, the Core guidelines on which ITSM Certification is granted are based in accordance with the expectations and projections of Business Managers and are firmly lined up with the targets and expectations of Information Technology (IT) Management.

Website Quality Certification

The Website Quality Certification falls under the Management System, Product Certification (Information Technology & E-Governance) Category. This Certification is granted in accordance with the set National and International Standards, which aim to provide assistance in improvement in the quality of the websites and for assurance that is information provided on the website is authentic. If the set National and International Standards are met in accordance with the GIGW and the organisation’s guidelines, the website is issued a Certified Quality Website Mark, which is also known as CWQ Mark.

Smart Card Testing and Certification

The Smart Card Testing and Certification was introduced as a Comprehensive Scheme by the Ministry of Transport along with the National Informatics Centers, which is also known as the NIC, falls under the Management System, Product Certification (Information Technology & E-Governance) Category. The essential objective of this certification scheme is the issuance of Driving Licenses, Electronic Passports, etc.

Bio-metric Devices Testing and Certification

The Bio-metric Devices Testing and Certification falls under the Management System, Product Certification (Information Technology & E-Governance) Category. The essential objective is for providing an assessment of an adequate quality level of Authentication or for the purpose of enrolling process of Biometric Devices with the inclusion of facilities such as QR Scanner Devices for conduction of offline authentication. That guarantees secure transactions that are safe and reliable and are carried out in devices that are mandatorily approved in accordance with the set UIDAI Standards.

Procedure for issuing an STQC Certificate

The procedure for the issuance of the applicable STQC Certificate is quite similar, but there may be specific requirements or additional steps or deduction or changes of any steps for the procedure of the applicable certification being applied for as demanded by the STQC in accordance with the set National and International Standards. The general procedure for issuance of an STCQ Certificate is mentioned below –

• Preparation of needed Documents – The applicant needs to be prepared with all the necessary documentation in the accordance with the applicable certification being applied for under the various STQC Certification Schemes.
• The Applicant needs to submit the specific application issued by the STQC along with the required documentation in the accordance with the applicable certification being applied for under the various STQC Certification Schemes.
• After submission of the application form, the evaluation of the documentation begins, where, if any errors are found, then they need to be rectified before the initiation of the assessment procedure in the accordance with the applicable certification being applied for under the various STQC Certification Schemes.
• If the evaluation of the documents is successful, then the assessment procedure is initiated. There are two stages of the assessment conducted in the accordance with the applicable certification being applied for under the various STQC Certification Schemes.
• The Stage I Assessment is conducted on the premises of the applicant for the purpose of gaining exact are factual knowledge of the applicant’s product usage procedure, the size, and complexity, along with the application and maintenance of the implied regulations in the accordance with the applicable certification being applied for under the various STQC Certification Schemes.
• The State II Assessment of the conduction of on-site assessment for the determination of the effectiveness of the applicable certification in the accordance with the applicable certification being applied for under the various STQC Certification Schemes.
• The applicant is required to rectify the errors mentioned in the assessment reports within the specified time frame in the accordance with the applicable certification being applied for under the various STQC Certification Schemes.
• If all the above-mentioned stages are cleared successfully, then the applicable certification being applied for under the various STQC Certification Schemes is granted for issuance.
• Within the validity period of the issued applicable certification under the various STQC Certification Schemes, which is granted for issuance, there are three surveillance tests to be conducted.
• Prior to the Renewal of the applicable certification, the re-assessment of the applicant’s quality of the system is conducted.

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