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Continuity

ISO 22301 Certification

Business Continuity Management System

ISO 22301 is the international standard for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS). It helps organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents to continue business operations.

Standard status: Current edition: ISO 22301:2019 with Amendment 1:2024. A revision is at an early (committee draft) stage. Official source ↗

How Certsure helps with ISO 22301

Certsure Certification is a consultancy based in Lucknow, working with organisations across India. We help you understand the requirements, close the gaps and get ready for assessment — gap analysis, documentation, implementation support, training, internal audits and support during the external audit. The certificate itself is issued by an independent, accredited certification body after its own audits.

Not sure whether ISO 22301 is the right fit? Read how to choose the right ISO standard or ask our team.

Why it matters

Benefits of ISO 22301 Certification

Business Resilience

Protect critical business functions and ensure continuity during disruptions.

Rapid Recovery

Reduce recovery time and minimize the impact of disruptive incidents.

Stakeholder Confidence

Demonstrate preparedness to clients, insurers, and regulators.

Compliance

Meet requirements of contracts, regulations, and industry standards.

Reduced Financial Loss

Minimize financial losses from disruptions through proactive planning.

Tested Plans

Regularly test and improve your business continuity plans to ensure they work.
How it works

ISO 22301 process, step by step

  1. Application
  2. Business Impact Analysis
  3. Risk Assessment
  4. BCMS Documentation
  5. Business Continuity Plans
  6. Testing & Exercises
  7. Stage 1 Audit
  8. Stage 2 Audit
  9. Certification decision by the certification body

Timelines depend on your organisation's size, the scope and how much of the system already exists. Read how to prepare for an ISO audit.

Preparation

Documents typically required

We provide a checklist tailored to your organisation. Commonly needed:

Business Continuity Policy
Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
Risk Assessment Report
Business Continuity Plans
Incident Response Procedures
Exercise & Test Records
Communication Plans
Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs)
FAQ

ISO 22301: frequently asked questions

ISO 22301 covers all types of disruptions — natural disasters, cyber attacks, power outages, supply chain failures, pandemics, and any other events that could interrupt business operations.
Best practice and ISO 22301 requirements recommend testing BCPs at least annually. Critical plans may need more frequent testing, especially after significant organizational changes.
Certificates are issued by an independent certification body after its own stage 1 and stage 2 audits. Certsure Certification is a consultancy: we prepare your organisation — gap analysis, documentation, training, internal audit and audit support — and coordinate with an accredited certification body. You can verify accredited certificates on IAF CertSearch.
Accredited management system certificates are normally valid for three years, with surveillance audits by the certification body at least once a year and a recertification audit before expiry.
Cost depends mainly on the number of employees and sites, the scope and complexity of your activities, how much of the system already exists, and the certification body's audit days. Contact us with these details for a written quotation — we do not quote a single fixed price for every organisation.
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