Specific product approval vs. standard mark for factory training: significant differences for businesses

Navigating Israeli Standards: Product-Specific Approval vs. Factory Certification

The Israeli business world is characterized by increasing complexity. 
Alongside numerous opportunities, Israeli businesses face many challenges, including the need to comply with stringent regulatory requirements, both nationally and internationally.  
Among the most important requirements are Israeli standards. These standards are designed to ensure the quality and safety of products and services, protect the environment, and encourage fair competition in the market.

There are two main ways to comply with Israeli standards:

• Product-Specific Approval: A process in which a specific product is tested by the Standards Institution of Israel and found to comply with the requirements of the relevant standard.
• Standard Mark for Factory Certification: A process in which a factory is audited by the Standards Institution of Israel and found to comply with the requirements of a quality management system.

Key Differences:

Which procedure is right for whom?

• Product-Specific Approval: Suitable for small businesses that manufacture a small number of products, or for businesses developing new products and want to ensure they meet the standard requirements.
• Standard Mark for Factory Certification: Suitable for large businesses that manufacture a wide range of products, or for businesses that wish to display a Standard Mark on all their products and strengthen their market image.

Regulatory Implications:

• Product-Specific Approval: Required in some cases by government agencies, such as for importing certain products.
• Standard Mark for Factory Certification: May facilitate obtaining other regulatory approvals, such as a business license.

Advantages and Disadvantages:

Product-Specific Approval:

• Advantages: Relatively short and inexpensive process, suitable for new products.
• Disadvantages: Does not grant a Standard Mark to all products, may not be sufficient to obtain certain regulatory approvals.

Standard Mark for Factory Certification:

• Advantages: Grants a Standard Mark to all products, strengthens the company's image, may facilitate obtaining regulatory approvals.
• Disadvantages: Longer and more expensive process, requires implementation of a quality management system.

Approval Process:

Product-Specific Approval:

1. Submit an application to the Standards Institution of Israel.
2. Laboratory tests for the product.
3. Receive approval if the product meets the standard requirements.

Standard Mark for Factory Certification:

1. Submit an application to the Standards Institution of Israel.
2. Implement a quality management system in the factory.
3. Factory audit by the Standards Institution of Israel team.
4. Receive a Standard Mark if the factory meets the standard requirements.

Costs:

• Product-Specific Approval: Relatively low cost, varies depending on the complexity of the product.
• Standard Mark for Factory Certification: Higher cost, varies depending on the size of the factory and the complexity of the production process.

Maintenance:

• Product-Specific Approval: Low maintenance, it is necessary to ensure that the product continues to meet the requirements of the standard over time.
• Standard Mark for Factory Certification: Higher maintenance, it is necessary to conduct internal audits regularly and ensure that the quality management system is functioning effectively.

Choosing the right procedure for your business depends on many factors, such as the size of the business, the number of products manufactured, the type of products, regulatory requirements, and more. It is important to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each procedure and make an informed decision that suits the unique needs of your business.

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