Professional ISO certification without unnecessary bureaucracy
ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 42001 and other standards – technically sound, transparent and efficient. For SMEs, start-ups and service providers that take quality seriously.
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Does this sound familiar?
A major customer requires an ISO certificate, but the conventional route takes three to six months.
Accredited providers charge €5,000 to €15,000 – disproportionate for a 15-person company.
You fear a 200-page manual and forms that disrupt daily operations.
Standards language is difficult and the wrong investment could be costly.
There is a better way.
Independent certification for companies that value quality – without unnecessary administrative overhead.
No unnecessary bureaucracy
We assess your real-world processes and only the documentation the standard requires.
No excessive costs
Fixed prices, agreed audit days and no renegotiation.
Weeks, not months
Prepared companies can complete certification within a few weeks.
Our certifications
ISO 9001 – Quality management
The international standard for systematic quality management and reliable processes.
ISO 14001 – Environmental management
Structure your environmental performance and demonstrate responsibility to customers.
ISO 27001 – Information security
Protect information systematically – especially relevant for IT and software companies.
We also certify ISO 42001 (AI), ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety) and ISO 50001 (energy management).
A genuine independent assessment
An ISO 9001 certification is evidence of a functioning management system even when the certification body is not accredited. The standard itself does not regulate accreditation.
In private-sector business, the customer decides which evidence it accepts. This is often suitable for supplier evaluations, tenders and demonstrating organisational maturity.
Management-system certification is not a regulated activity in Germany. Accreditation confirms technical competence; it is not an operating licence.
“ISO 9001 is ISO 9001. The difference is the route, not the standard.”
The requirements are identical. The assessment is tailored to your organisation. Accreditation is not generally required by law.
Accreditation is voluntary. Quality is not.
Sertiva works to the principles of ISO/IEC 17021-1 and ISO 19011. We separate auditing from the certification decision and make our procedures transparent.
We assess your system and its effectiveness.
Our auditors focus on evidence, implementation and continual improvement – not paperwork for its own sake.
What changes with Sertiva
Before
Business opportunities remain inaccessible without evidence.
Quality is practised but not consistently demonstrated.
ISO requirements feel disproportionate for a smaller organisation.
After
You hold visible evidence of a verified management standard.
Your management system supports daily work instead of blocking it.
The audit provides clear findings and professional confidence.
Five steps to certification
Initial consultation
We clarify scope, objectives and audit time. Free of charge and without obligation.
Stage 1 – readiness review
We review your documentation, scope, internal audit and management review.
Stage 2 – certification audit
We assess whether your management system works in day-to-day operations.
Independent decision
The audit report is reviewed by a separate function before the certificate is issued.
Surveillance and recertification
Annual surveillance audits maintain confidence throughout the three-year cycle.
Why companies choose Sertiva
Technically sound. Independently reviewed.
Certification body procedures based on ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015
Audits based on ISO 19011:2018
IRCA-certified auditors with at least five years’ experience
Certificates can be verified online at any time
Ready for the next step?
Let us discuss what certification could look like for your organisation.
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About Sertiva
Sertiva is an independent certification body based in Hesse, Germany. Our IRCA-certified auditors assess real-world practice, maintain clear role separation and avoid unnecessary administrative overhead.
We show what others do not
Audit days, decision-making roles, complaint deadlines and the limits of our certificates – available before you engage us.