
Most organisations approach us unsure which standard applies to them. In a short conversation we can usually confirm the right standard, the likely audit duration and what to prepare.

Management system certification, GHG validation and verification, personnel certification and inspection from one independent body, headquartered in Dubai. Select the service that matches your requirement.

Confirm the status and scope of any certificate issued by GQCL.
GQCL assesses organisations, claims, professionals and equipment against international standards. Every decision we take rests on objective evidence and is made by people independent of the assessment, so that the certificates, statements and reports we issue can be relied upon.
Accredited processes, competent auditors and impartial decisions, explained before any work begins.
All four of our services are accredited by EGAC, a signatory to the IAF and ILAC international recognition arrangements: management system certification, GHG validation and verification, certification of persons and Type A inspection.
Certification decisions are taken by competent reviewers independent of the audit team, and GQCL never provides consultancy to the organisations it certifies.
Auditors, verifiers and inspectors are assigned according to their documented competence in your sector, standard and scope.
You receive a fixed quotation setting out audit days, timeline and deliverables before you commit.

"Tell me about your organisation and I will explain exactly what certification involves before you commit to anything."
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Every certificate we issue rests on objective evidence and an independent decision.
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ISO/IEC 17021-1 · ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001 and integrated systems
Accredited third-party certification of your management system against ISO standards for quality, environment, occupational health and safety, information security, food safety, energy and educational organisations. Certify to a single standard, or to several through one integrated audit programme.

ISO/IEC 17029 · ISO 14065 · GHG statements, carbon footprints and environmental claims
Accredited validation and verification of greenhouse gas statements, carbon footprints and environmental information to ISO/IEC 17029 and ISO 14065, giving regulators, lenders, investors and buyers an independent basis for confidence in what you report.

ISO/IEC 17024 · Auditors, energy, sustainability, GHG and BIM professionals
Accredited certification of individual competence to ISO/IEC 17024, for management system auditors and for energy, sustainability, GHG and BIM professionals. Candidates are assessed on eligibility and examination, and every certificate can be verified by employers and clients.

ISO/IEC 17020 · Lifting equipment, NDT, pre-shipment and food safety
Accredited Type A inspection to ISO/IEC 17020. Qualified inspectors examine lifting and drilling equipment, welds, products and food operations against the applicable standards, and issue an impartial, documented report.

Every enquiry is followed up personally by our certification team.

Most organisations approach us unsure which standard applies to them. In a short conversation we can usually confirm the right standard, the likely audit duration and what to prepare.

If you already hold an accredited certificate, transferring it to GQCL is straightforward. I will guide you through the pre-transfer review and make sure your cycle continues without interruption.
Practical guidance from our certification team.
Management SystemsPreparing Your Organisation for the Stage 2 AuditWhat the audit team evaluates on site, and how to ensure your people and records demonstrate it.Read the Guide
GQCL Global Quality Certification certifies management systems and professionals, validates and verifies environmental claims, and inspects equipment and products. Since 2010 we have served more than 500 clients in over ten countries, applying the same impartial, documented process to every assessment.
Once your management system is implemented and has produced records, including an internal audit and a management review, the certification process normally takes six to ten weeks from application to certificate. Your quotation sets out the proposed timeline.
Fees are based on audit time, which is determined in accordance with IAF MD 5 from the standard, the number of personnel and sites, and the complexity of your activities. You receive a fixed quotation for the full three-year cycle.
Yes. All four of our services are accredited by EGAC, the Egyptian Accreditation Council, a signatory to the IAF and ILAC international arrangements: management system certification (ISO/IEC 17021-1), validation and verification (ISO/IEC 17029 and ISO 14065), certification of persons (ISO/IEC 17024) and Type A inspection (ISO/IEC 17020). Our application for EIAC accreditation in the UAE is in progress. Accreditation details
Yes. A valid accredited certificate can be transferred after a pre-transfer review, in accordance with IAF MD 2, without restarting your cycle. How transfers work
Anyone can confirm the status and scope of a GQCL certificate. verification page
Yes. Our advisors, auditors and documentation are available in Arabic and English, and audits can be conducted in either language.
Guide · 6 min readPreparing Your Organisation for the Stage 2 AuditWhat the audit team evaluates on site, and how to ensure your people and records demonstrate it.Read the guide
Standards · 5 min readISO 9001 or ISO 45001: Choosing Your First StandardHow to select the first standard to certify, and when to plan for an integrated management system.Read the guide
Transfers · 4 min readTransferring a Certificate to a New Certification BodyHow the transfer review works under IAF MD 2, and what remains unchanged.Read the guide