ISO 22301:2019
Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS).
SQNet Assessments, as an independent certification body, provides impartial ISO 22301:2019 audit and certification services, helping organizations demonstrate resilience, reliability, and preparedness against business disruptions.
ISO 22301:2019 – Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS)
ISO 22301:2019 is the internationally recognized standard that specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). The standard enables organizations to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents while maintaining the continuity of critical business operations.
Understanding ISO 22301:2019
ISO 22301:2019 provides a structured framework for managing risks that can disrupt business operations, such as natural disasters, cyber incidents, supply chain failures, pandemics, and other unforeseen events. The standard emphasizes understanding organizational context, identifying critical activities, and implementing controls to ensure continuity and timely recovery.
ISO 22301:2019 is applicable to organizations of all sizes and sectors, including manufacturing, IT services, finance, healthcare, logistics, government, and critical infrastructure providers.
Purpose of ISO 22301 Certification
Certification to ISO 22301:2019 demonstrates that an organization has implemented an effective BCMS capable of protecting people, assets, and business activities during disruptions. It confirms that business continuity strategies are aligned with organizational objectives and risk appetite.
ISO 22301 certification enhances stakeholder confidence, supports regulatory and contractual requirements, and strengthens organizational resilience and operational stability.
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ISO 22301 Certification Process
The ISO 22301 certification process conducted by SQNet Assessments follows internationally accepted certification principles to ensure impartial and objective assessment.
Application & Scope Definition
The process begins with a certification application, during which the scope of the BCMS is defined. This includes identification of critical products and services, business processes, locations, and supporting resources.
Audit & Evaluation
Certification audits assess conformity with ISO 22301:2019 requirements, including:
Business continuity policy and objectives
Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
Risk assessment and continuity strategies
Incident response and crisis management
Business continuity plans and recovery procedures
Training, awareness, and testing exercises
Audits evaluate both documented arrangements and their effective implementation.
Certification Decision
After successful audit completion and closure of any identified nonconformities, SQNet Assessments conducts an independent certification decision review prior to issuing the ISO 22301:2019 certificate.
Certification Validity & Surveillance Audits
ISO 22301:2019 certification is valid for three years, subject to annual surveillance audits. Surveillance audits ensure the BCMS remains effective, up to date, and aligned with changes in organizational operations and risk environment.
Key Benefits of ISO 22301
- Improved preparedness for disruptions
- Reduced downtime and faster recovery
- Enhanced organizational resilience
- Increased stakeholder and customer confidence
- Support for regulatory and contractual compliance
Key Changes in ISO/IEC 27001:2022
- Alignment with the latest ISO management system structure
- Simplified and modernized Annex A controls
- Better integration with risk management and business objectives
- Enhanced focus on cloud security, threat intelligence, and data protection
Frequently Asked Questions
Certification is an independent verification process that confirms an organization’s management system, product, or service complies with applicable international standards. It enhances credibility, builds customer trust, and demonstrates commitment to quality, safety, and compliance.
Certification is applicable to organizations of all sizes and sectors, including manufacturing, service, IT, healthcare, construction, education, and public sector organizations, subject to the applicable standard and scope.
SQNet Assessments provides certification services for various international management system standards, including quality, environmental, occupational health & safety, information security, business continuity, and other applicable ISO and sector-specific standards.
The certification timeline depends on the organization’s size, scope, complexity, and readiness level. Typically, the process may take a few weeks to a few months from application to certificate issuance.
Most management system certifications are valid for three years, subject to successful completion of annual surveillance audits.
Stage 1 audit reviews documentation and readiness for certification.
Stage 2 audit evaluates effective implementation of the management system.
You can apply through the SQNet Assessments website or contact the team directly.
