The Matrix brings together the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 into a single integrated management system.

EUROMOVERS International, and its German sister organisation, has launched its Matrix (or Group) Certification that brings together the requirements of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 into a single integrated management system significantly reducing its members’ auditing costs.

ISO 9001 accreditation is a compulsory membership criterion of EUROMOVERS. Members may, however, choose whether they have just ISO 9001, the quality standard, or add on the ISO 14001 environmental standard as well.

The EUROMOVERS head office is providing guidance by publishing the General Standards, Policies and Processes that the participating Partners must implement. “We provide everything that the member needs to ensure that they conform,” explained Thomas Juchum, Managing Director of EUROMOVERS International based in Luxembourg.  “This includes the provision of the Quality and Environmental Manual, general processes, documentation and templates.”

The new certification has put in place a system of annual internal audits which are performed by the head office.  This means that the members don’t need to spend time and money training an internal assessor.  This group certification also means that the external audit is required only every three years thereby significantly reducing the cost of accreditation for EUROMOVERS members.

The Matrix also includes compliance with EN 12522-1 and EN 12522-2 (domestic removals) and EN 14873-1 (storage of household goods and personal effects).