A refreshing, pioneering approach to management systems certification.
KQ Certification (trading as KQC) is an International Accreditation Service (IAS) accredited certification body. Working in genuine partnership, we apply a plain-language approach to the certification process — demystifying what is needed to achieve certification and maintain it.
Our clients are our partners.
Our clients are our partners and are treated as such — with openness, transparency, and professionalism reflective of our team's values. We are based in the UK, serving the UK, Europe and beyond, and have a branch office in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Republic of Iraq, serving the Middle East and West Asia.
KQC is independent, impartial, and sharply focused on delivering the service that a genuine business partner is expected to provide. We are fortunate to be able to draw on international management systems expertise from multiple countries to support our clients.
2023.
Incorporated as KQ Certification Ltd, registered in England & Wales. Our IAS accreditation places us among a trusted cohort of certification bodies worldwide.
Impartiality is not a policy — it is a governing principle.
As a certification body, our decisions are based on objective evidence of conformity (or nonconformity) obtained from our assessments, and are free from influence by other interests or by other parties.
This is a deliberate commercial decision, in place to protect the integrity of every certification we issue. If you require consultancy, we will be pleased to refer you to a range of independent specialists.
How we work with our clients.
Three commitments that shape every certification engagement.
No surprises
Fixed-fee quotations, clear audit programmes and plans, with open communication at every stage. You know what is happening, why, and what comes next.
No jargon
We talk about your management system in the same language you use to run your business. Our audit reports tell you what we found and what it means.
No pressure
We are your audit partner, not a supplier chasing renewals. Our goal is assessment of a mature, certified management system that serves your strategy and that promotes continual improvement.
Incorporated, accredited, accountable.
KQ Certification Ltd., trading as KQC, is a private limited liability company governed by the requirements of the laws of England and Wales, registered with Companies House. KQC upholds the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 for providing certification services.
KQ Certification Ltd
KQC
14858982
England & Wales
IAS MSCB-381
ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015
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Every certification engagement begins with an honest discussion about fit, scope and timelines. No pressure, no obligation.