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Quality Management – Customer Satisfaction – Guidelines for Complaints Handling
What is ISO 10002:2014?
ISO 10002:2014 is an internationally recognized standard that provides guidelines for effectively managing and resolving customer complaints. It helps organizations establish a structured and transparent complaints handling process that improves customer satisfaction and strengthens trust.
The standard supports organizations in identifying the root causes of complaints and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Purpose of ISO 10002
The main objective of ISO 10002 is to:
Enhance customer satisfaction
Improve complaint resolution efficiency
Increase transparency and accountability
Strengthen customer loyalty
Reduce recurring issues and risks
It is applicable to organizations of all sizes and industries.
Key Elements of ISO 10002:2014
ISO 10002 focuses on building a reliable complaint management framework that includes:
Commitment from top management
Clear complaint handling policy
Accessibility and visibility of complaint channels
Objective and unbiased investigation process
Timely response and resolution
Data analysis and continual improvement
Monitoring and performance evaluation
Benefits of ISO 10002 Certification
The standard includes:
Improved Customer Satisfaction Ensures complaints are handled professionally and promptly.
Stronger Brand Reputation Demonstrates commitment to customer care and transparency.
Better Risk Management Identifies recurring problems and reduces future complaints.
Increased Customer Retention Builds long-term relationships and trust.
Competitive Advantage Enhances credibility in tenders and international markets.
Who Should Implement ISO 10002?
ISO 10002 is suitable for:
Service organizations
Manufacturing companies
Financial institutions
Healthcare providers
Educational institutions
Government agencies
E-commerce and retail businesses
Any organization interacting with customers can benefit from implementing ISO 10002.
In the short term, you may continue to work with the
Client Relations Manager who has been assisting you through the
selection process. However, for audit-related information, your primary contact,
and the person best equipped to help you will be your assigned lead auditor.
All of my audit scheduling. | reviewing my documents prior to the Certification Audit.
| Coordinating and conducting my Certification Audit. | Interpretations on my quality management system standard.
Your assigned lead auditor will want to discuss your expected timing for the required certification activities such as
document review and the initial assessment. He/she will need to know if you have elected to have a pre-assessment.
Your assigned lead auditor could be “booked” as far ahead as 3 to6 months
or more. It is a good idea to “reserve” time on their schedule that is realistic and achievable.
Should you cancel a scheduled time without ample notice, your assigned lead auditor may or may not be able to
accommodate your needs. In that case, another lead auditor may be assigned to your account.
There are 3 basic steps to a certification process and they are:
✓ Document review.
✓ Initial Assessment.
✓ Certification Panel Review of recommendation.
Once the recommendation is accepted by the Certification Panel
team you could expect your formal certificates in about 7 to 12 working
days, which is approximately 2 weeks from the initial audit.
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