ISO 17021 Certification Service

ISO 17021 Certification Service provides third-party assessment and certification to organizations offering management system audits, ensuring they meet the international standard ISO/IEC 17021. This standard outlines the requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems, ensuring competence, consistency, and impartiality in their services. The certification process includes a thorough evaluation of quality procedures, auditor qualifications, impartiality mechanisms, and operational controls. It is applicable to certification bodies across sectors, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and others. The service includes documentation review, gap analysis, on-site audit, compliance verification, and issuance of an accreditation certificate by an authorized body. Certification duration typically spans 3 years, with surveillance audits conducted annually. The process supports enhanced credibility, international recognition, and improved organizational performance for certification bodies.