EN 9100 / 9120 · Management systems
EN 9100 / EN 9120. Quality for aviation and aerospace
The quality management standards of the aviation, space and defense industry. EN 9100 for manufacturers, EN 9120 for distributors and stockists.
Overview
What is EN 9100 / 9120?
EN 9100 and EN 9120 are the quality management standards of the aviation, space and defense industry (Aerospace & Defense). They build on ISO 9001 and add industry-specific requirements for safety, traceability and risk management.
EN 9100 applies to manufacturers, EN 9120 to distributors, stockists and warehousing operations in the supply chain.
Purpose of certification
EN 9100 and EN 9120 certification serve as an objective confirmation that a quality management system complies with the defined requirements of the respective standard. They enable organizations to demonstrate conformity of their system through an independent third-party assessment and to communicate this conformity transparently to interested parties.
Core requirements of the standard
- All requirements of ISO 9001
- Aerospace-specific additional requirements
- Configuration and risk management
- Seamless traceability and counterfeit-part prevention
- First Article Inspection
For whom
Is this certification right for you?
For suppliers and distributors in the aerospace and defense sector with the highest requirements for safety and traceability.
Your benefits
What the certificate does for you
- Access to the aerospace and defense supply chain
- Maximum traceability and risk control
- Trust in safety-critical applications
Our services
Our role in EN 9100 / 9120 certification
- 1Planning and conducting certification audits to assess the conformity of your management system with the requirements of the standard
- 2Independent decision on certification based on the audit results
- 3Issuing and maintaining certificates
- 4Conducting surveillance and recertification audits in accordance with the applicable rules and defined time intervals
Impartiality
Consulting or support services for the introduction, implementation or improvement of management systems are not part of our activity as a certification body.
Process
The path to certification
Certification audit
Planning and conducting certification audits to assess conformity of the quality management system with the requirements of EN 9100 or EN 9120.
Certification decision and issuance of the certificate
Certification decision based on the audit results, as well as issuance and maintenance of EN 9100 / EN 9120 certificates.
Surveillance and recertification
Conducting surveillance and recertification audits in accordance with applicable rules, including relevant aerospace sector requirements.
Getting a quote
What does EN 9100 / 9120 certification cost for you?
The costs of certification depend on various factors such as company size, scope, processes, etc. This differentiated calculation results from the requirements of the relevant standards and regulations. For a binding quotation, we provide you with a service-request questionnaire. Upon receipt of the completed documentation, an individual quotation will be prepared based on the information provided.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about EN 9100 / 9120
What is the difference between EN 9100 and EN 9120?
EN 9100 applies to manufacturers with design/production responsibility; EN 9120 applies to distributors and stockists that pass on products without their own manufacturing.
Does EN 9100 build on ISO 9001?
Yes. EN 9100 contains the full ISO 9001 text and supplements it with aerospace-specific requirements.
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