Quality & Environmental Statement

Quality Management
Cirrus Research plc has a Quality Management system that is certified, by BSI, to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008.
A copy of the ISO 9001:2008 Certificate can be downloaded here.
This independent assessment was conducted by BSI, the UK’s leading Certification Body, and demonstrates Cirrus Research plc’s commitment to customer service and quality.
Cirrus Research plc has now earned the right to display the coveted BSI logo to demonstrate its conformity to the standard.
The certification for Cirrus Research plc applies to the design, manufacture, supply, service and re-calibration of a wide range of sound and noise measuring and monitoring instrumentation to a worldwide market. ISO 9001:2008 is recognised worldwide. It requires organisations to demonstrate that they have a quality management system to ensure consistency and continuous improvement; leading to higher levels of performance and customer satisfaction.
Managing Director Daren Wallis said, “We are particularly pleased to have achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification as it underlines our commitment to our customers and our focus on quality.
This recognition demonstrates we can provide a quality product from quotation to delivery. This achievement was a direct result of the entire company working together effectively to develop and maintain the excellent quality standards we have to achieve customer satisfaction, standardization, and continuous improvement of our internal processes.
With ISO 9001:2008 certification, we have established our Quality Management System with global recognition that will enable us to achieve long-term excellence and success.”.
A copy of the ISO 9001:2008 Certificate can be downloaded here.
This independent assessment was conducted by BSI, the UK’s leading Certification Body, and demonstrates Cirrus Research plc’s commitment to customer service and quality.
Cirrus Research plc has now earned the right to display the coveted BSI logo to demonstrate its conformity to the standard.
The certification for Cirrus Research plc applies to the design, manufacture, supply, service and re-calibration of a wide range of sound and noise measuring and monitoring instrumentation to a worldwide market. ISO 9001:2008 is recognised worldwide. It requires organisations to demonstrate that they have a quality management system to ensure consistency and continuous improvement; leading to higher levels of performance and customer satisfaction.
Managing Director Daren Wallis said, “We are particularly pleased to have achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification as it underlines our commitment to our customers and our focus on quality.
This recognition demonstrates we can provide a quality product from quotation to delivery. This achievement was a direct result of the entire company working together effectively to develop and maintain the excellent quality standards we have to achieve customer satisfaction, standardization, and continuous improvement of our internal processes.
With ISO 9001:2008 certification, we have established our Quality Management System with global recognition that will enable us to achieve long-term excellence and success.”.
Environmental Management
Cirrus Research plc has an Environmental Management System that is certified, by BSI, to the requirements of ISO 14001:2004.
A copy of the ISO 14001:2004 Certificate can be downloaded here. A copy of our Environmental Policy can also be downloaded here.
Cirrus Research plc is committed to providing both quality product and service excellence, while ensuring minimal environmental impact of our businesses operations.
To achieve this, we will:
1. Promote environmental awareness amongst our employees.
2. Encourage an environmentally responsible work ethic by promoting efficient use of materials and resources, in particular those that are non-renewable.
3. Strive to continually improve environmental performance. Integrate any environmental issues or concerns that arise into our system and consider them in future decisions.
4. Manage the consumption of resource and the production of waste by involving the principles of reduce, re-use and recycle wherever possible.
5. Consider the criteria of all new designs and how to minimise any adverse effects on the environment, specifically with material, heating effects and power consumption.
6. Ensure environmental criteria is taken into account in the procurement of goods and services.
7. Avoid unnecessary use of hazardous materials and substances, and take all action necessary to protect the environment when such materials are used, stored and disposed of.
8. Give environmental issues due consideration in the acquisition, design and alteration of all new and current buildings.
9. Ensure all packaging material, electronic/electrical goods and hazardous substances are disposed of in compliance with all relevant legislations.
10. Comply with all relevant environmental regulations.
11. Endeavour to communicate our environmental commitment to clients and customers and encourage their support.
12. Set, monitor and review key environmental objectives and targets.
13. Communicate our Environmental policy throughout our organisation.
14. Review our Environmental Policy annually.
Daren Wallis, Managing Director, November 2008
A copy of the ISO 14001:2004 Certificate can be downloaded here. A copy of our Environmental Policy can also be downloaded here.
Cirrus Research plc is committed to providing both quality product and service excellence, while ensuring minimal environmental impact of our businesses operations.
To achieve this, we will:
1. Promote environmental awareness amongst our employees.
2. Encourage an environmentally responsible work ethic by promoting efficient use of materials and resources, in particular those that are non-renewable.
3. Strive to continually improve environmental performance. Integrate any environmental issues or concerns that arise into our system and consider them in future decisions.
4. Manage the consumption of resource and the production of waste by involving the principles of reduce, re-use and recycle wherever possible.
5. Consider the criteria of all new designs and how to minimise any adverse effects on the environment, specifically with material, heating effects and power consumption.
6. Ensure environmental criteria is taken into account in the procurement of goods and services.
7. Avoid unnecessary use of hazardous materials and substances, and take all action necessary to protect the environment when such materials are used, stored and disposed of.
8. Give environmental issues due consideration in the acquisition, design and alteration of all new and current buildings.
9. Ensure all packaging material, electronic/electrical goods and hazardous substances are disposed of in compliance with all relevant legislations.
10. Comply with all relevant environmental regulations.
11. Endeavour to communicate our environmental commitment to clients and customers and encourage their support.
12. Set, monitor and review key environmental objectives and targets.
13. Communicate our Environmental policy throughout our organisation.
14. Review our Environmental Policy annually.
Daren Wallis, Managing Director, November 2008
BSIF Registered Safety Supplier Scheme
Cirrus is a member of the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) Registered Safety Supplier Scheme
“The BSIF (British Safety Industry Federation) has launched this scheme to advise buyers where they can obtain genuine safety equipment. Supplied companies registered within the scheme have agreed to the scheme’s strict code. Requirements of BSIF membership, such as integrity and a commitment to ethical trading are enhanced by a binding declaration that the safety equipment they offer meets the appropriate standards, fully complies with the PPE regulations and is appropriately marked.
You can be sure that Registered Safety Scheme Suppliers will only supply you with the genuine products, offer sound advice and make every effort not to mislead you.
Each Registered company is subject to standards audits and undertakes to comply with the rules relating to quality conformance and compliance with regulations. In other words, suppliers you can trust who will ensure that you get exactly what you asked for.”
All members of the BSIF are obliged to be honest and ethical and you can be confident they will supply compliant safety equipment.
Companies that sign up to our Registered Safety Supplier Scheme have decided to take this commitment to the next level and subject themselves to regular standards audits. They display the RSS shield to assure customers that their products are genuine and comply with the regulations.
“The BSIF (British Safety Industry Federation) has launched this scheme to advise buyers where they can obtain genuine safety equipment. Supplied companies registered within the scheme have agreed to the scheme’s strict code. Requirements of BSIF membership, such as integrity and a commitment to ethical trading are enhanced by a binding declaration that the safety equipment they offer meets the appropriate standards, fully complies with the PPE regulations and is appropriately marked.
You can be sure that Registered Safety Scheme Suppliers will only supply you with the genuine products, offer sound advice and make every effort not to mislead you.
Each Registered company is subject to standards audits and undertakes to comply with the rules relating to quality conformance and compliance with regulations. In other words, suppliers you can trust who will ensure that you get exactly what you asked for.”
All members of the BSIF are obliged to be honest and ethical and you can be confident they will supply compliant safety equipment.
Companies that sign up to our Registered Safety Supplier Scheme have decided to take this commitment to the next level and subject themselves to regular standards audits. They display the RSS shield to assure customers that their products are genuine and comply with the regulations.