Benefits of certification by an accredited certification body

Certification by an accredited body such as ours offers numerous benefits: from international recognition and increased trust through to meeting regulatory requirements. Our independent, standardised audit processes deliver reliable results and encourage continual improvement. Organisations benefit from greater credibility, market access and a clear competitive advantage.

1. Recognised nationally and internationally on the basis of our accreditation:
   The term "certificate" is not a protected term. Many organisations issue certificates of participation for their employees, for example. A certificate therefore says nothing about consistent compliance with standards or how that compliance was verified. It thus lacks meaningful value. Certificates issued by us as an accredited body, by contrast, carry nationally and internationally recognised weight. As an accredited body, we issue certificates only when management systems comply with the relevant standards. The conformity assessment always follows a uniformly defined scheme in order to ensure the validity of each individual certificate. This is safeguarded by maintaining our accreditation.
2. Trustworthiness and credibility:
   We are assessed and monitored by an independent accreditation body (DAkkS). This review ensures that we are competent and impartial. Our certificates therefore enjoy a higher degree of trust and credibility.
3. Conformity with international standards:
   We work in accordance with internationally recognised standards, such as ISO/IEC 17021-1 for management system certifications. This ensures that the certification processes are consistent and recognised worldwide.
4. Market access:
   In many industries or regions around the world, certificates from accredited bodies such as ours are a prerequisite for market access. For example, many suppliers and customers in the supply chain require demonstrably verified quality or security standards.
5. Risk minimisation:
   Thanks to our accreditation, you benefit from thorough and reliable audits. This can help to identify and minimise risks, leading to improved efficiency.
6. Competitive advantage:
   Certifications from accredited bodies such as ours can give you a competitive advantage, as they serve as evidence of quality and security, among other things.
7. Continual improvement:
   Through our regular external reviews and audits, we foster a culture of continual improvement.
8. Legal and regulatory requirements:
   In many industries, certificates from accredited bodies can demonstrate compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This is particularly important in heavily regulated sectors.
9. Consumer confidence:
   Consumers and end customers have more confidence in products and services that have been assessed by an accredited certification body. This can increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
10. Independence:
    Thanks to our independence, we are not influenced by external factors such as political and/or economic interests.