Saber Certificate Saudi Arabia
| Area | ZED Certification | ISO 9001 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Zero Defect and Zero Effect | Quality Management System |
| Target audience | Primarily MSMEs under the applicable scheme | Organizations of different sizes and sectors |
| Structure | Graded maturity levels | Certification against ISO 9001 requirements |
| Levels | Bronze, Silver and Gold | No Bronze/Silver/Gold levels |
| Environmental focus | Included within the broader ZED approach | Not the primary focus |
| Relationship | Can complement existing management systems | Can support structured quality management |
ZED does not replace ISO 9001. An MSME can use ISO 9001 and ZED together to strengthen its quality management, operational performance and continual improvement practices.
| Area | ZED Certification | ISO 9001 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Zero Defect and Zero Effect | Quality Management System |
| Target audience | Primarily MSMEs under the applicable scheme | Organizations of different sizes and sectors |
| Structure | Graded maturity levels | Certification against ISO 9001 requirements |
| Levels | Bronze, Silver and Gold | No Bronze/Silver/Gold levels |
| Environmental focus | Included within the broader ZED approach | Not the primary focus |
| Relationship | Can complement existing management systems | Can support structured quality management |
ZED does not replace ISO 9001. An MSME can use ISO 9001 and ZED together to strengthen its quality management, operational performance and continual improvement practices.
