INSPECTION SERVICES FOR CLASSIFICATION OF TOURIST ACCOMMODATION IN CLASSES OF STARS AND KEYS

The Special Hotel Operational Signs of existing hotels with the past classification system cease to apply automatically on 31/12/2018. Until that date, all of the aforementioned businesses in order to submit a notification of their operation must be endorsed with a classification certificate.

The classification process for the main tourist accommodation (classic type hotels, furnished apartments) is mandatory for all categories and functional forms (1 * – 5 *). It should be noted that under the current institutional framework, it is possible to rank in the higher category of the existing one if the conditions are met. Note that the implementation process is mandatory within the operating period of the accommodation.

For non-main tourist accommodation (rooms to let and apartments) the ranking process is optional. However, the validity of the rating statement is 5 years, the cost of the process is low, and the resulting benefits from obtaining a classification certificate in a particular key class are multiple. It is therefore appropriate that even the firms in this category are involved in the ranking process.

Traditional A and B class hostels do not yet have the obligation to participate in a ranking process

TEAM CERT provides audit and certification services to businesses of all types and categories with using experienced and skilled staff.

Along with the classification certificate, a Greek breakfast and / or Boutique Hotel certification may be issued, where the conditions are met. Also, TEAM CERT has a qualified group of quality inspectors (ISO 9001, ISO 22000, CODEX ALIMENTARIUS), environmental certifications (ISO 14001, EMAS, GREENKEY), health and safety (ELOT 1801, OHSAS 18001) . It is allowed to collect a very large number of points which ensures the company is ranked as high as possible.

Since the remaining time is limited, we feel it is necessary for you to be activated immediately for your correct information, as well as the self-assessment of the accommodation to be preceded.

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STRANDARDS TRANSITIONING FROM THE ISO 9001:2008 TO ISO 9001:2015 AND FROM THE ISO 14001:2004 TO ISO 14001:2015

• 15 September 2018 is set as the end date of the old version of standards. From this date onwards, certificates of the previous version (ISO 9001: 2008, ISO 14001: 2004) may not be retained.
• The ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards are internationally recognized and apply to all businesses regardless of activity and size.

The most important changes to the new version of ISO 9001: 2015 are:
• The requirement for an appropriate definition of the organization’s operating framework
• Limitation of documentation requirements
• Increased demands from leadership
• Focus on risk analysis and management

The most important changes to the new version of ISO 14001: 2015 are:
• Understanding the organization’s external and internal environment that affects its environmental performance.
• Monitoring and reviewing information related with interested parts and their respective expectations and needs.
• Requirement to identify risks associated with threats and opportunities
• Greater focus on leadership and increased commitment
• Adding preventive initiatives to protect the environment from damage and degradation, such as the use of sustainable resources and mitigation of climate change
• Establish a communication strategy.

If you are interested to get detailed information about the requirements of the new standards as well as the transition process, please contact us

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Since its first publication in 1999, OHSAS 18001 is a recognized standard of health and safety management system. 19 years later, a new ISO standard is being developed to replace OHSAS 18001 with ISO 45001.

Recent developments in International Systems Standards have made it imperative to create a new ‘ISO’ standard for Occupational Health and Safety – which, in fact, has a common structure and approach to international standards of Management Systems such as ISO 14001: 2015, ISO 9001: 2015 etc.

Main Changes from OHSAS 18001: 2007

ISO 45001 will have a common structure, common terms and definitions with ISO 9001: 2015 – ISO 14001: 2015

This structure aims to facilitate the implementation process and the integration of different management systems in a harmonized, structured and effective manner.

The Agency, by adopting this model, should define its FRAMEWORK not only by recording its own health and safety issues but also examining what society expects from the Agency.

Active involvement and increased responsibilities of the Agency’s leadership

Replace ” Hazard Identification” with “Risk Identification” to cover a wider field.

Expanding the word “risk” and how suppliers – subcontractors manage their risks.

Changing the term “worker – workplace”. There are also new definitions of terms such as: monitoring, measurement, efficiency, performance and process

The terms “document” and “record” have both been replaced by “documented information” in ISO 45001. The standard also states that the documented information should be kept as necessary to be confident that the processes have been carried out as planned.

Finally, continuous improvement will continue to be a substantial requirement. However, the new model is expected to be linked to the operational opportunities presented to substantiate the benefits of the management system.

The final standard is expected to be published in March 2018. As OHSAS 18001 will be withdrawn at the time of publication of ISO 45001, organizations currently certified according to OHSAS 18001 have the opportunity to upgrade to ISO 45001 within three years.

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