ISO 21856

At Quality Asia Certification, we offer ISO 21856:2022 certification services to support organizations involved in the design, production, and distribution of assistive products for persons with disabilities. This standard provides a globally recognized framework for ensuring safety, reliability, and performance in assistive technology. With the growing focus on accessibility and inclusion, ISO 21856:2022 plays a vital role in helping companies align with international best practices and legal expectations.

The certification process enhances your product credibility, improves consumer confidence, and opens access to regulated and international markets. Our expert auditors ensure a smooth, compliance-driven certification journey tailored to your organization’s operational needs.

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What is ISO 21856?

ISO 21856:2022 is the latest international standard that outlines general requirements and guidance for assistive products used by persons with disability. It covers design principles, safety, risk management, durability, and performance aspects of products such as mobility aids, sensory enhancement devices, and other tools that promote independence and functionality.

This standard ensures that assistive products meet essential safety and usability benchmarks, reducing risks to users and promoting equitable access to technology. It applies to both standalone assistive products and those integrated into broader systems or environments.

Why is ISO 21856 important?

As global regulations around accessibility evolve, compliance with ISO 21856:2022 becomes a strategic priority. Governments, healthcare organizations, and NGOs now demand assistive products that conform to internationally recognized safety and quality benchmarks.

By choosing ISO 21856 certification:

  1. You align your business with global accessibility goals under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
  2. You build trust with users, caregivers, and regulatory bodies by demonstrating your commitment to inclusive and safe product design.
  3. You future-proof your offerings against regulatory challenges and open new channels in both domestic and international markets.


What are the benefits of ISO 21856?

ISO 21856:2022 helps organizations strengthen product design and reliability in the assistive technology sector. Key benefits include:

  1. Enhanced product safety: Focuses on risk management and safe usability for individuals with disabilities.
  2. Improved product quality: Defines performance and durability requirements for assistive devices.
  3. Regulatory alignment: Assists in meeting country-specific and international legal requirements for disability support equipment.
  4. User-centric design guidance: Encourages ergonomic and practical design to ensure accessibility.
  5. International recognition: Increases credibility and market acceptance across global regions.
  6. Continuous improvement: Encourages product lifecycle management and user feedback integration.


What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 21856?

Getting ISO 21856:2022 certified by Quality Asia Certification brings measurable advantages to your business:

Market Expansion: Gain access to global healthcare, rehabilitation, and public sector markets demanding ISO-compliant assistive products.

Risk Reduction: Minimize liability and reputational damage by ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance.

Brand Differentiation: Stand out in the assistive technology market by showcasing internationally certified products.

Tender Eligibility: Increase qualification for government and institutional procurement bids.

Customer Trust: Boost confidence among users, caregivers, hospitals, and NGOs.

Compliance Assurance: Stay ahead of future regulatory updates and disability inclusion mandates.


Top Tips on making ISO 9001 effective for you.

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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.

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