Global Certification and Assurance Solutions
Eliminate the uncertainty in your operations with a leading, globally trusted partner known for developing solutions that assist organizations with complex challenges. As we continue contributing to developing industry, national and international standards, we remain the best choice for organizations looking to better their processes, business, supply chains and people to achieve greater in their industry.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Meet the latest and most stringent compliance requirements through audits and assessments by experts with a broad range of internationally recognized codes and standards experience.
As consumers increase awareness of the social and ethical impacts of business activities, it is critical to validate your organization's safe working conditions, fair pay rates and the provision of basic human rights to those involved in production. Our social responsibility audit and assessment services can help you ensure that your business preserves its reputation and sustains its profitability.
Associated certifications:- SA8000
- International Recruitment Integrity System (IRIS)
- SEDEX SMETA
- Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI)
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Sustainability and ESG
Embolden stakeholder trust in your organization through accurate sustainability performance and corporate activity reports from a trusted company.
Utilize Environmental, Health and Safety, Energy Management, Responsible Care and U.S. Green Building LEED certification assurance services to help you achieve sustainability that lasts.
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Process Efficiency and Operational Excellence
Gain a competitive advantage while enhancing customer confidence and satisfaction by meeting high-grade standards in your industry.
Exceed customer expectations and give your organization a competitive advantage through assurance services that position your organization to meet strict quality requirements in your industry, whether aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, medical or oil and gas.
Associated certifications:- AS9100
- AS9120
- ISO 9001
- ISO 13485
- IATF 16949
- ISO 29001
- ISO 19650 BIM
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Risk Management and Compliance
No matter the risk, gain assurance that establishes a culture of prevention and improvement within your organization, enhancing customer confidence and satisfaction.
Cybersecurity and Information Security
Certify your management system and provide stakeholders with confidence in your commitment to supply chain, IT security and governance.
Demonstrate your commitment to supply chain, IT security and governance no matter the size of your organization. As additional regulations and statutory requirements emerge, our experts can help you ensure your organization aligns with current standards and practices through management systems certification.
Associated certifications:- ISO/IEC 20000
- ISO 22301
- ISO 27001
- ISO 27701
- Integrated Management Systems
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Trade Compliance and Supply Chain Assurance
Gain a leading position in the marketplace through certification, demonstrating your commitment to meeting market and customer requirements.
Earning marketplace prominence may start with the right statutory and legal approvals, but through necessary certifications in key market sectors such as manufacturing, marine, electronics, telecommunications and oil and gas your business can exceed market and customer expectations.
Associated certification:- Type Approval
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Training and Competence Development
Utilize valuable, real-world insights to help your organization improve its skillset in technology, standards and regulation.
With insights from our suite of expert trainers, your organization can utilize up-to-date methods and management principles to demonstrate improved competence and skills in technology, standards and regulation.
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The Global Leader in Assurance Services
Automotive
2022 International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB) Gold Finalist for Certification Body of the Year
Aerospace
Top certification body in Brazil and Mexico
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Top certification body in the United States and Canada and the only accredited U.S.-based certification body for SA 8000
Sustainability
Leading provider of programs to maximize your commitment to environmental, health and safety practices
Chemical
Global leader within the American Chemistry Council (ACC) for RC 14001 Certification
The ABS QE Certification Process
Certification Preparation
We get to know your organization, its processes, and proposed scope of certification. This may require informational meetings, as well as your application, offer and contract before planning your Stage 1 Audit.
Readiness Assessment
We perform and document your Stage 1 Audit, then create a report identifying areas of concern along with a decision about the organization’s readiness to proceed to Stage 2 and the best timeline. We will send you a report so there are no surprises.
Auditing
Our Stage 2 Audit is a management system assessment against the requirements of the standard(s) and the organization’s own implemented management system. We will share our assessment report with you, detailing any nonconformities and the timelines required for corrective action implementation and verification. We will thoroughly evaluate corrective measures taken to verify their effectiveness and whether or not the management system meets the minimum requirements for becoming certified.
Certificate Issuance
Once all requirements have been met, you will receive your certification, which is typically valid for three years. Afterward, periodic surveillance audits are conducted, to ensure ongoing conformity of the management system, compliance with relevant interested party requirements and continuous improvement of the management system(s). The certification cycle is a 3-year period, and continued certification requires a renewal at the 3-year mark.