Proposed Frequently Asked Questions

American Quality Council (AQC) keeps its clientele fully informed about its business model, procedure, legal entities, benefits and financial modalities to help them in a proper way before joining. If you’re new to the Quality in Business Certification.

American Quality Council provides an independent, third-party evaluation to publicly recognize that an organization meets certain standards across every facet of their operation. Thus, an AQC enables an organization to demonstrate their adherence to international best business practices, innovation and continuous improvement. The AQC is a benchmark to assure customers, investors and partners of the reliability and integrity.

American Quality Council which is a globally authorized company for quality control and performance grading through verification, assessment and audit.  It is a certification division for quality and control in products and services of corporate world. It is register in USA and American Quality Council dedicated to improve individual, organizational and social performance.

Absolutely yes, there is no business big or small that wouldn’t benefit from becoming Quality in Business Certified. Ensuring equality, maintaining best business practices and continuous innovation should be part of every organization’s business objectives. Organizations of every shape and size imaginable have Quality in Business Certification, everything from government agencies to manufacturers, retailers, importers, wholesalers, charities, hotels, transport and services. Certification is useful for large international corporations’ right down to 1 man operations.

The entity should be a registered legal entity e.g. under the Companies Act.

The entity should provide audited financial statements for the last three years.

The entity should possess a minimum experience of 1 year of work with three satisfactory client references

The entity should be registered with statutory authorities i.e. mainly Income Tax and Provident Fund

The entity should not have been black listed by any organization / institution. (Self certified declaration to be attached)

The entity should be an accredited company or with an equivalent quality certification.

A Quality in Business Assessment analyzes business practices the following areas:

Accounting, Finance and Payroll
– Business Continuity Management
– Conservation and Energy Efficiency
– Corporate Social Responsibility
– Customer Service
– Document Management, Security and Control
– Facilities Management
– Health and Safety
– Human Resource Management
– Information Technology / Cyber Security
– Innovation
– Overall Business Management
– Physical Security
– Product / Service Offerings
– Quality Policy and Procedures
– Recycling and Waste Reduction
– Risk Management

Auditing is the on-site verification activity, such as inspection or examination, of a process or quality system, to ensure compliance with requirements. An audit can apply to an entire organization or might be specific to a function, process, or production step. This service is charged on a case-by-case basis. We suggest you make your request early, so any inconvenience may not cause to you.

An organization may get started by contacting the International Trade Council to sign up for the Quality in Business Certification program. You will then be provided a link to an online self-assessment system. After you complete the self-assessment an independent auditor will analyze your results. Should your organization reach the pass-mark a certificate will be issued along with your final grading. If we require additional documentation and/or a site-visit we will inform you.

There are many ways an organization can advertise that they have achieved Quality in Business Certification and that they have a certificate that proves it. Here are some ideas:
– Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & other social media
– Banners at trade shows and company events
– Product packaging
– Company and product promotional materials
– Your organization’s website
– Media / press releases
– Proposals, quotes, tenders etc.
– Business cards, letterheads, brochures
– Company vehicles
– Shipping containers
– Loading/unloading conveyances
– Production equipment
– Indoor / outdoor displays
– Company signage

A standard assessment can take as little as 96 hours (around 6 hours for the online assessment + 2-3 days for our independent auditors to review your submission). Sometimes auditors may require additional supporting documents and/or a site visit. If that is the case then the process may take longer.

Displaying your IQC helps consumers identify your organization as one which is sound, honest, and efficient, has implemented best business practices, and cares about their community. Once you are verified, the Quality in Business logo may be used on all of your marketing materials including: Letterhead, Brochures, Website, Email Signatures, and Advertising & Packaging. It opens the way to join a community of executives and leaders who share common principles and standards. Connect online; meet in person, or build client and vendor relationships within a powerful community of practice. This attaches great importance to quality, innovation, continuous improvement and the use of global best business practices; and that you have it checked regularly by an independent party. This commitment increases confidence in your organization.

You will be given the opportunity to retake the assessment up to 02 times at no additional charge.

Careers- We’re all about providing great service - to consumers, to customers, to our communities and to each other. A true champion of this mindset takes pride in knowing that we’re making a real difference by working together. We at AQC, develop our people by providing an environment that fosters personal development and professional growth. We deliver outstanding results by establishing a culture of exceptional execution and rewarding those who create great outcomes. We also offer everybody the chance to see the brand in action first hand, so whether you work in finance or marketing, you will be offered the opportunity to attend live events and shows in your region. Our purpose, vision, mission and values are at the heart of everything we do, and inherent in everybody that works for us.We at AQC, operate with transparency by communicating internally and externally with unwavering candor, honesty and respect. The quality of our many products and services reflects this. We have a global workforce of individuals who live and breathe the core values of the brand and make the company what it is. If you think you can inspire, and are looking for something beyond the usual, we would like to hear from you.