ISO 21321
ISO 21321:2021 is an international standard developed by ISO/TC 229 Nanotechnologies that outlines guidelines for labelling, instructions for use, and safety information of products containing manufacture d nano-objects. This standard provides clarity and transparency to consumers and stakeholders regarding the presence of nanomaterials in products. It helps businesses improve consumer trust, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain responsible communication regarding nanotechnology-based innovations.
At Quality Asia Certification, we offer ISO 21321:2021 certification services to organizations engaged in the manufacturing, packaging, or distribution of nano-enabled products. Our certification assures your stakeholders of your commitment to transparency, safety, and global standards.
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What is ISO 21321?
ISO 21321:2021 is a product-oriented standard that applies to consumer and industrial products containing manufactured nano-objects, including nanoparticles, nanotubes, and nanoplates. The standard helps organizations develop clear labelling, safety, and usage information for their nano-enabled products, thereby enhancing product transparency and user safety.
The certification involves evaluating a company’s labelling process, risk communication, documentation, and adherence to global nanotechnology guidelines. ISO 21321:2021 does not cover health effects or toxicology but rather focuses on responsible communication and labeling protocols for nanotechnology-related materials.
Why is ISO 21321 important?
Nanotechnology is an emerging and sensitive domain where consumer perception, transparency, and safety communication are critical. ISO 21321:2021 helps organizations clearly label and disclose information about the presence of manufactured nano-objects in their products.
This certification is especially vital in industries like cosmetics, textiles, paints, coatings, medical devices, and food packaging, where nanomaterials are increasingly used but often misunderstood or unacknowledged. By adopting this standard, your organization takes a proactive approach toward compliance, brand trust, and responsible innovation.
What are the benefits of ISO 21321?
- Enhanced Product Transparency: Clear labelling of nano-objects builds trust and meets growing consumer demand for honest product information.
- Global Regulatory Alignment: Aligns with global best practices and regulatory expectations on nanomaterial disclosures.
- Strengthened Consumer Confidence: Assures end-users of product safety and transparency, improving brand perception.
- Risk Communication: Helps organizations develop comprehensive instructions for safe usage, storage, and disposal of nano-enabled products.
- Sustainability & Safety: Encourages sustainable product innovation through responsible communication.
- Support for R&D Commercialization: Assists in bringing advanced nano-enabled innovations to market responsibly.
What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 21321?
Implementing ISO 21321:2021 certification brings strategic and operational value to your business:
✅ Builds Market Trust – Transparent labelling attracts informed customers and earns long-term brand loyalty.
✅ Compliance with International Norms – Reduces regulatory risks and prepares your business for future compliance.
✅ Competitive Advantage – Stand out in a niche market with responsible and standardized nano-product communication.
✅ Improves Product Safety Communication – Minimizes misunderstanding and misuse of nano-products.
✅ Boosts Investor & Stakeholder Confidence – Demonstrates your commitment to ethical and safe innovation.
✅ Enables Global Market Access – Strengthens export potential by complying with global labeling requirements.
✅ Supports ESG Goals – Aligns with responsible production and sustainability disclosures under ESG frameworks.
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Top management commitment while practicing and accomplishing the standard is the key to success.
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Keeping staff informed about the ongoing practices, a well-communicated plan would increase the motivation and zeal of working in them.
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Making sure that the various departments of the organization work as a team for the benefit of the organization and customers as well.
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Review systems, policies, processes, and procedures for a smooth working of QMS.
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Speaking to customers & suppliers while getting feedback & working on improvements.
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Training staff carrying out the internal audits with the opportunity for improvement.
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Celebrate your achievement and use the QualityAsia Assurance Mark on your literature, promotional material, and website.
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Ensure continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating your quality management practices.
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Promote a culture of quality by encouraging innovation, accountability, and employee involvement at every level of the organization.
Why QualityAsia?
QualityAsia always vanguard in the auditing and governing of internationally acclaimed standards practices. At QualityAsia, we focus on driving the success of our clients through creating excellence with our trained professional auditors. The content of our service provision, comply with international certification rules defined by the accreditation bodies without burning a hole in your pocket. We will take you through the journey of audits with our best kept audit practices, viz.:
Initial Certification – Stage 1 (Preparatory Phase)
- Thorough documented information review.
- Exchange of information with staff through online or onsite presence.
- Identification of key performances, processes & objectives as per the standard requisites.
- Analysis of facilities, infrastructure, systems and processes in regard with the requested certification scope with a resource allocation review.
Initial Certification – Stage 2 (On-site Audit)
- Measurement, reporting & reviewing the performances against key performances objectives.
- Reviewing the suitability of the system meeting the legal, regulatory & contractual requirements.
- Operational control of processes, internal audits & management reviews while understanding the responsibilities for the policies.
- Conclusion based on prescriptive requirements, policy, performance objectives, staff skill, operations, procedures, internal audits, etc.
Surveillance & Certification Renewal
Drawing out the scrutiny on various aspects of the previously done audits on effectiveness while reviewing the various processes and control of the operations in the QMS and finally going for the recertification.
