The IQNet Management Systems Assessments and Certifications enhance business performance of customer organisations facilitating international trade.
IQNet services provide an international passport ensuring global recognition and world-wide market access.
IQNet certificate grants to customers the use of IQNet exclusive registered mark, which is known around the world as a synonym of Quality.
IQNet co-operative approach simplifies International certification process and reduces associated costs.
We Deliver Global Certification Solutions
IQNet - Leader in global certification services
IQNet, through its international network of national registrars, is the preferred provider for world-wide certification services and assessments, with a focus on management systems:
with global resources and capabilities: over 17'000 auditors and experts
leading in integrity and competency: accredited by more than 40 accreditation bodies
serving in all business and social sectors: more than 150'000 certified organisations world-wide
offering to customers a big variety of innovative, value adding services: excellence assessments, training courses, NetAudit etc.
IQNet Certificate
Based on regular peer evaluations and on a permanent world-wide co-operation all IQNet members have signed the IQNet Multi-Lateral Agreement (MLA).
This means they mutually recognise the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and various other certificates of all other IQNet partner as being equivalent to their own. IQNet Certificates are the main evidence of this international recognition.
They are provided by all IQNet certification bodies to their respective customers.
Furthermore, IQNet offers to its customers additional international value adding services:
IQNet is the main reference point for all certification issues
IQNet manages and co-ordinates all activities related to the international certification service
The customer has the choice of IQNet global and local certificates
IQNet is the main reference point for all certification issues
IQNet manages and co-ordinates all activities related to the international certification service
The customer has the choice of IQNet global and local certificates
The customer has the choice of a single global audit team or a joint audit team
The customer has the choice of a single project leader who will guide him in reaching his targets
The customer can benefit from using the IQNet co-certification
The customer has access to the wide range of members' services.
The IQNet package for the International Certification Services The following 3 different services can be provided to satisfy the needs of the IQNet clients.
IQNet Global Account Services
Joint Audit
Co-certification
IQNet Worldwide Registered Certification Mark
The IQNet mark may be combined with the certification mark of the IQNet partner and may only be used:
with name of certified company (division)
with the certificate registration number (optional)
with reference to applicable standard
within the validity period of the certificate
within the certified scope/area
by the certified company (the legal first owner)
without any changes
in colours as specified by the member body,
enlarging or reducing is allowed
on documents, signs, windows, advertising media
in general company documents with a clear description of the certificate
coverage/scope
not on products nor on “Primary packaging"
on product packaging provided that the following text is included in a manner that makes it obvious that the text and certification mark are linked: manufactured under a quality system certified as complying with ISO 900X (or ISO 900X and ISO 14001) by an accredited certification body
option (if applicable) to refer to accreditation scheme/body with relevant logo, but only together with partner body's mark as specified by the IQNet partner
I) There will be borderline cases where there is reasonable doubt as to what activities an ordinary consumer would understand by the word "manufactured". In such cases, rather than use the word "manufactured", a more explicit term, appropriate to the product, should be used to describe the activities covered by the certification, e.g. assembled, packaged, bottled, blended etc.
II) Shall not be used related to environmental certification when forbidden by legal requirements.
