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For organisations · ISO/IEC 17021-1
Accredited Management System Certification
Third-party certification of your management system against internationally recognised ISO standards, conducted under EGAC accreditation to ISO/IEC 17021-1. Certify to one standard, or integrate several in a single audit programme.
- Accredited by EGAC
- Integrated audits
- Certificate transfers
Member of Dubai SME
- Accredited management system standards, from ISO 9001 to ISO 21001
- 7 standards
- Certification cycle with annual surveillance audits
- 3 years
- Initial certification audit in two stages
- 2 stages
- Accreditation by a signatory to the international arrangement
- IAF MLA
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Accreditation
Accredited by EGAC, the Egyptian Accreditation Council
Management System Certification · ISO/IEC 17021-1
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22000, ISO 50001 and ISO 21001, audited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1 and the applicable sector rules: ISO/IEC 17021-2, ISO/IEC 17021-3, ISO/IEC 17021-10, ISO 22003-1, ISO 50003 and ISO/IEC 27006-1.
Accreditation details
Schedule number to be added
What we certify
Accredited standards
Each standard has its own page covering requirements, a readiness self-assessment, cost factors and a quotation form.
- ISO 9001:2015Quality Management SystemAccredited ISO 9001 certification that demonstrates to clients, tender committees and regulators that your organisation consistently meets customer and regulatory requirements.View standard
- ISO 14001:2015Environmental Management SystemAccredited ISO 14001 certification that demonstrates to clients, regulators and investors that you manage your environmental aspects, compliance obligations and performance through an audited system.View standard
- ISO 45001:2018Occupational Health and Safety Management SystemAccredited ISO 45001 certification that demonstrates your commitment to preventing work-related injury and ill health and to providing safe and healthy workplaces.View standard
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022Information Security Management SystemAccredited ISO/IEC 27001 certification that gives clients, partners and regulators confidence that information is protected through a risk-based, independently audited management system.View standard
- ISO 22000:2018Food Safety Management SystemAccredited ISO 22000 certification that demonstrates control of food safety hazards across your operations, recognised by retailers, hotel groups, airlines and export markets.View standard
- ISO 50001:2018Energy Management SystemAccredited ISO 50001 certification for organisations that manage energy as a measurable performance indicator, supporting cost reduction and emissions targets.View standard
- ISO 21001:2018Educational Organisations Management SystemAccredited ISO 21001 certification for schools, universities, training centres and other educational providers that want to demonstrate effective, learner-focused management.View standard
- Integrated management systemsIntegrated Management System CertificationCertify ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, or any combination of our accredited standards, through one audit team, one audit programme and one aligned certification cycle.Learn More
- Transfer your certificateTransfer Your Certificate to GQCLTransfer a valid accredited management system certificate from another certification body to GQCL without restarting your certification cycle.Learn More
Outside the accreditation scope
Further management system standards
GQCL also certifies to the standards below. These certificates are issued outside our current scope of accreditation and do not carry an accreditation mark. Contact an advisor for the full list.
- ISO 22301 Business continuity
- ISO 13485 Medical devices
- ISO 10002 Complaints handling
- ISO 37001 Anti-bribery
- ISO/IEC 42001 Artificial intelligence
- HACCP, GMP and Halal requirements
Process
From application to certification
Each stage is planned and confirmed with you in advance.
- Step 01
Application and quotation
Scope, personnel and sites are reviewed, and a fixed quotation is issued.
- Step 02
Stage 1 audit
Review of documented information and readiness for Stage 2.
- Step 03
Stage 2 audit
On-site evaluation of the effectiveness of the management system.
- Step 04
Certification decision
An independent reviewer decides, and the certificate is issued.
- Year 1Initial certification audit and certificate issued
- Years 2 and 3Annual surveillance audits maintain certification
- End of year 3Recertification audit renews the certificate for a new cycle
FAQ
Common questions
Which standard should we start with?
Begin with the standard your clients, tenders or regulators require. In most sectors this is ISO 9001; in construction, energy and facilities management it is often ISO 45001, and in technology services ISO/IEC 27001. Read the guide
Can GQCL help us implement the standard?
No. ISO/IEC 17021-1 does not permit a certification body to provide management system consultancy to the organisations it certifies. We explain the requirements and the certification process, and the Stage 1 audit identifies any areas of concern before Stage 2.
How is the audit duration calculated?
Audit time is calculated in accordance with IAF MD 5 and the sector rules for each standard, such as ISO/IEC 27006-1, ISO 22003-1 and ISO 50003. It is based on the number of personnel, the number of sites and the complexity of your activities.
What happens after the certificate is issued?
Surveillance audits take place at least once each calendar year to confirm that the system continues to conform and improve. Before the certificate expires, a recertification audit renews it for a further three years.
Can several sites be covered by one certificate?
Yes. Organisations operating one management system across several sites can be certified under one certificate, with sites sampled in accordance with IAF MD 1. Every site in scope is listed on the certificate.
Is our certificate recognised outside the UAE?
Our management system certification is accredited by EGAC, a signatory to the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement. Certificates issued under the accreditation of an MLA signatory are recognised as equivalent by the other signatories, which supports their acceptance in international trade.
Get started
Request a quotation for your certification
Tell us about your organisation and receive a fixed quotation within one business day, without obligation.
- Fixed quotation for the full cycle
- Independent and impartial
- Arabic or English
Thank you. Your request has been received.
A certification advisor will contact you within one business day.