QIMA

Name

QIMA

Legal name

QIMA Limited

Website

https://qima.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Quality Management Systems (QMS) & GxP Documentation (HLAGAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Quality, Process Improvement & Lean/Six Sigma Certifications (EDAAANAC), Third-Party Model/Vendor Risk & Supply-Chain Assurance (HDAAAMAK), Global Health Supply Chain & Procurement Organizations (HLAJAKAL)

Keywords

• Supply chain compliance
• Product inspection services
• Laboratory testing services
• Certification services
• Quality assurance audits

Headquarters

HQ city

Causeway Bay

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Inspection Services: Pre-shipment inspections, product quality assessments, and container reviews conducted by certified inspectors at supplier locations to ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards.
2. Laboratory Testing: Chemical testing, physical testing, and product safety testing services performed in accredited laboratories across various product categories including consumer products, food, and electronics.
3. Supplier Audits: CSR audits, factory audits, and compliance audits to verify supplier practices, working conditions, and adherence to regulatory and certification standards.
4. Certifications: Product, process, and system certifications including organic certifications, food safety certifications, ESG certifications, and various international standard certifications.
5. Cybersecurity Services: Cybersecurity evaluations and consultations for IoT and connected devices ensuring compliance with EU Cyber Resilience Act, UK Product Security Act, and international cybersecurity standards.
6. ESG Solutions: Environmental, social, and governance compliance services including supply chain due diligence, sustainability audits, and ESG reporting support.
7. Advisory & Training: Professional consulting and training services to help businesses improve quality management systems, comply with regulations, and enhance supply chain practices.
8. Life Sciences Services: Preclinical research, in vitro and ex vivo testing, clinical sampling bioanalysis, and pharmacological testing services for pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, and nutraceutical compounds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

QIMA is a global provider of supply chain quality, testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services, delivered through its QIMAone digital platform and a worldwide network of inspectors and accredited laboratories. Core revenue-generating services include pre-shipment product inspections, supplier/factory audits, chemical and physical lab testing, product and food certifications, cybersecurity evaluations for connected devices, ESG/supply-chain due-diligence, and life-sciences preclinical research. The company serves brands, manufacturers, retailers, food producers, and pharmaceutical companies across 120+ countries.

Product overview

QIMA is a global provider of supply chain compliance solutions offering an integrated platform combining testing, inspection, certification, cybersecurity, and ESG services. The core offering centers on QIMAone as the unified platform for accessing these services. The product portfolio includes Consumer Products services (Product Inspections, Supplier Audits, Lab Testing, Certifications, Cybersecurity, Advisory & Training), Food & Agrifood services (Food Inspections, Food Certification, Organic & Sustainable offerings), Life Sciences services (preclinical research, in vitro testing, clinical imaging), and ESG Solutions (supply chain due diligence). The company also maintains sub-brands including IBD (organic certification) and WQS LLC (certification schemes), acquired through strategic M&A to expand its certification and testing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QIMAone: Platform for supply chain management and compliance
• QIMA WQS
• QIMA IBD
• QIMA/CCLab

Products and services

• QIMAone Unified digital platform providing integrated access to QIMA's testing, inspection, certification, and supply chain compliance services, enabling online booking, reporting, and account management for global clients.
• Product Inspections Quality inspections of products, shipments, and containers — including Pre-Shipment Inspections and PEO Inspections for Mexico — to verify compliance with agreed specifications for brands, manufacturers, and retailers.
• Supplier Audits Independent audits of factories, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, farms, and processing sites to assess compliance with quality standards, CSR requirements, and regulations.
• Lab Testing Accredited laboratory testing of product samples including chemical testing, physical testing, and specialized testing for consumer products, food, and life sciences.
• Certifications Product, process, and system certifications including organic, sustainability, Fair Trade, and other internationally recognized certification schemes for consumer products.
• Cybersecurity Services Cybersecurity evaluations and consultations to ensure IoT and connected products are secured against cyber-attacks, privacy violations, and user-safety risks, including compliance with EU Cyber Resilience Act and UK Product Security Act.
• Advisory & Training Consulting, training, and technical documentation solutions to help businesses enhance quality and compliance processes.
• ESG Solutions Environmental, social, and governance solutions including supply chain due diligence to help companies meet ESG legislation requirements such as Germany's Supply Chain Act and EU's CSDDD.
• Food Inspections Food safety and quality inspections covering produce, commodities, and agricultural products from farm to fork for food producers, processors, and retailers.
• Food Certification Certification services for food safety, organic products, and sustainable food production under various international schemes.
• Life Sciences Services Preclinical research, in vitro and ex vivo testing, bioanalysis, and clinical imaging services for pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, and nutraceutical compounds.
• IBD Organic Quality Standard Organic certification standard for food products offered under the QIMA IBD sub-brand following the acquisition of IBD (Instituto Biodinâmico), Latin America's leading organic certifier.
• QIMA WQS Certification services under the WQS LLC brand offering various certification schemes including organic, sustainability, and quality standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted by over 30,000 businesses worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TemucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Temu partnered with QIMA to integrate product testing, factory inspection, and certification services directly into Temu's Seller Center platform. Initially covering electrical goods, jewelry, food contact materials, and light industrial products, with on-site factory inspections and seller training programs. The partnership is part of Temu's broader product safety program.
• QuantiLABminorOthers · 28 July 2022QIMA acquired QuantiLAB as part of its corporate growth strategy to expand capabilities and service offerings.
• IBD (Instituto Brasileiro de Defesa), also known as IBD CertificationscoreOthers · 20 July 2022QIMA acquired IBD, Latin America's leading certifier for organic products, to enhance its food certification solutions and expand global footprint in the agricultural sector. The acquisition allows QIMA to leverage IBD's presence in Brazil and other countries to provide broader certification and compliance services for food manufacturers and retailers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Paris-headquartered global TIC major with comparable service lines (consumer products testing, food certification, marine/commodities inspection, ESG). Direct competitor to QIMA in supplier audits, lab testing, and certification; broader industry coverage (energy, marine, construction).
• TÜV SÜD: German-headquartered TIC company with strong product testing, certification, and cybersecurity assessment practices (TÜV SÜD also operates a connected-device cybersecurity lab). Directly competes with QIMA in product certification and cybersecurity services for IoT/connected devices.
• Intertek Group: UK-listed global TIC provider with strong consumer products, textiles, and electrical/electronic testing practices. Closest direct competitor in pre-shipment inspections and supplier audits for global brands sourcing from Asia.
• UL Solutions: Global safety science organization offering testing, inspection, and certification services across consumer products, electronics, and emerging technologies. Closely comparable to QIMA's product safety testing and electrical/electronic certification offerings.
• SGS SA: World's largest TIC company headquartered in Switzerland, offering inspection, verification, testing, and certification across consumer goods, food, life sciences, and industrial sectors. Direct competitor to QIMA across all three verticals, but with a much broader portfolio and deeper enterprise lab footprint.
• Eurofins Scientific: Luxembourg-headquartered bioanalytical testing leader with major food, consumer products, and life-sciences lab networks. Most direct overlap with QIMA's lab testing and life sciences service lines, especially for chemical and microbiological testing.
• DEKRA: Germany-based TIC organization with strong product testing, automotive, and cybersecurity certification practices. Competes with QIMA in product inspections, certifications, and the growing IoT/cybersecurity testing category.

Direct peers

• Mérieux NutriSciences: Global food testing, inspection, and certification company focused on food safety, labeling, and supply-chain quality. Direct competitor to QIMA in Food & Agrifood inspections, food certification, and commodities inspection services.
• Control Union Certifications: Dutch-headquartered global certification body specializing in organic, sustainable, and agricultural commodity certifications. Direct competitor to QIMA's IBD-acquired organic certification business and food/agrifood certification portfolio.
• NSF International: US-based global organization providing testing, inspection, and certification, with particular strength in food safety, water, and consumer products certification. Comparable to QIMA in food certification, product testing, and certification scheme management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/qimagroup
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/qimavideos
• Facebookfacebook.com/qima
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qima
• Instagraminstagram.com/qimagroup

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A8 records

Investments4 records

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