Certify your refractory producers — guarantee compliance and traceability.

01 — DefinitionWhat is certification of a refractory producer?

The certification of a refractory producer is the formal recognition, following an in-depth audit, that it consistently complies with a set of quality standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001) and industry standards specific to refractories. It goes further than a simple qualification audit : it commits the producer to a lasting system.

For an industrial company, it is the guarantee of consistent quality, complete traceability and reduced quality risk — a strategic asset when refractories determine furnace availability.

Certification vs qualification: what is the difference?

The qualification confirms that a supplier can deliver to specification at a given point in time. The certification commits the producer to a lasting quality system, with traceability, continuous monitoring and improvement. Certification is the highest level of the supplier relationship.

The standards applicable to refractories

BeyondISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environment), refractory certification draws on industry standards: composition standards, standardised test methods (strength, density, refractoriness) and batch-level traceability requirements.

02 — MethodHow do you certify a producer?

A rigorous four-step process, from identifying the applicable standards to putting traceability in place. Our independence guarantees a credible certification.

1. Identifying the applicable standards

   Determining the relevant standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, refractory industry standards, specific customer requirements. Establishing the certification framework.

   Step 1
2. Compliance audit of the quality system

   In-depth audit of the producer's quality management system: procedures, controls, management of non-conformities, competencies.

   Step 2
3. Validating the production processes

   Verifying that production processes deliver consistent, repeatable quality: equipment, in-line controls, process capability.

   Step 3
4. Putting traceability in place

   Rolling out a complete batch-level traceability system, from raw material to finished product. The foundation of a lasting quality guarantee.

   Step 4