Certification Opportunities for Integrated Management Systems at Electrical Engineering Companies Using Information Technology

This paper discusses the concept of certification and objects for which this process is applicable, including the certification of integrated management system at electrical engineering companies. We have studied the existing procedure for carrying out certification of the object under consideration with a visit to the company for audit; the possibility and the need to conduct online audits of integrated management systems in modern world. We have analyzed the current legal aspects of the certification process in Russia, including prerequisites for implementing certification stages online. We have considered the recent experience of Russian certification bodies in certification activities performed by way of online assessment due to the closure of borders in the difficult epidemiological situation. We have analyzed the risks associated with certification of integrated management systems at electrical engineering companies by way of online audits. We have developed the procedure and suggested actions to be taken to ensure reliable online certification of integrated management systems.