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Management System Certification

Transfer Your Certificate to GQCL

Transfer a valid accredited management system certificate from another certification body to GQCL without restarting your certification cycle.

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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

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Overview

What it involves

A valid certificate issued under the accreditation of an IAF MLA signatory can be transferred following a pre-transfer review, in accordance with IAF MD 2. The review confirms the status and scope of the certificate, the findings of the most recent audits and any open nonconformities.

Once the transfer decision has been made, GQCL issues its own certificate, and your existing cycle continues with the next scheduled surveillance or recertification audit.

What you receive

A GQCL certificate continuing your current cycle, issued following an independent transfer decision.

What is covered

Pre-transfer review of the certificate, recent audit reports and complaints
Confirmation that the certificate is valid, accredited and not suspended
Review of open nonconformities and their corrective actions
Transfer decision and issue of a GQCL certificate
Continuation of your existing surveillance and recertification programme

Who it is for

Is this for you?

Organisations seeking a different certification body
Organisations consolidating several certificates with one body
Organisations seeking audits in Arabic and English

Process

How it works

The same defined steps apply to every engagement, confirmed with you before work begins.

Step 01
Stage 1 audit
A review of your documented system, site conditions and readiness, confirming the scope and plan for Stage 2.
Step 02
Stage 2 audit
An on-site evaluation of how effectively your management system is implemented in practice.
Step 03
Certification and surveillance
An independent certification decision, followed by annual surveillance audits throughout the three-year cycle.

FAQ

Common questions

Can a suspended certificate be transferred?

No. Only valid accredited certificates can be transferred. A suspended certificate must first be restored by the issuing body, otherwise a new initial certification is required.

Will our certificate number and dates change?

You will receive a GQCL certificate number. The expiry date of the current cycle normally remains the same, as the transfer continues your existing cycle.

Does the transfer require an audit?

The pre-transfer review is normally a document review. It may include a visit where the review identifies concerns or where information is incomplete. The next audit then follows your existing programme.

What happens to open nonconformities?

Any open major nonconformity must be closed before the transfer can be completed. Open minor nonconformities are carried forward, and their corrective action plans are verified at the next audit.