COS Certifications
COS is certified under the following standards:
COS maintains internationally recognised accreditation of all Management Systems through the certifying body BSI Management Systems Pty Ltd. External audits are conducted annually to examine the level of regulatory and certification compliance. For our latest Integrated Management System Policy click here.
ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
COS wears its environmental credentials proudly, constantly putting in place initiatives across our offices and warehouses while transforming deliveries and relationships with suppliers to keep our business operating sustainably. This Environmental Management System certification acknowledges our efforts in all main operational areas.
ISO 9001 Quality Management System
With small and large customers across a range of sectors throughout Australia, quality control is key to offering the best service each and every time. The Quality Management System certification merely formalises processes we have in place to ensure excellent service and customer satisfaction within sales, procurement, warehousing, distribution, and resource management.
ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management
COS ensure compliance with relevant local, state, or national regulations governing workplace safety. This encompasses policies, procedures, and practices designed to identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards, as well as to promote a culture of safety within the organisation.
Memberships and other Certifications:
Family Business Australia
As Australia’s largest and oldest family owned and operated workplace supplier, COS is a proud and longstanding member of the Family Business Association. The FBA supports family businesses through education, networking opportunities and help with family business succession and family business dynamics.
Australian Border Force
Australian-owned and operated, we aim to ensure the smoothest possible delivery of quality goods throughout the country, sourced from both local manufacturers and those abroad. Our commitment to sustainable and ethical supply chain management and trade compliance is recognised by the Australian Border Force, who have designated us an Australian Trusted Trader.
APCO
As a member of Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) since 2020, COS is committed towards a circular economy for packaging in Australia by reducing waste, promoting recycling, eliminating single use plastic in packaging and using sustainable materials. Our targets align with the APCO 2025 National Packaging Targets, which aim to achieve 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging by 2025 and to phase out problematic and unnecessary single-use plastics.
