What Equalitas does

Equalitas Certifications Limited (ECL) is a privately held third-party certification body headquartered in Janakpuri, New Delhi, India, operating since 2009 with an employee base of 11–50. The company provides management system certification and appraisal services across a broad catalog including ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), ISO 27001 (information security), ISO 22000 (food safety), ISO 45001/50001/28000/31000/20000, OHSAS 18001, HACCP, GMP, GLP, SA 8000, SOC 2, CMMI (using the SCAMPI appraisal methodology), VAPT, and DPDP compliance consulting. It is accredited by QABCB (UK) and is a CMMI Institute Partner, positioning its certifications as internationally recognized.

ECL operates a sales-led professional services model: revenue streams include upfront certification fees, three-year surveillance audits, internal auditor and specialized training (Six Sigma, TQM, Statistical Quality Control), and consulting services for gap analysis, documentation, and implementation advice. Pricing is quote-based via phone/email inquiry rather than publicly disclosed, with no SaaS, API, or platform product layer. Distribution is direct from the Delhi headquarters, with a publicly claimed global delivery footprint covering software/IT, food industry, manufacturing/industrial, SaaS/cloud computing, and general organizations seeking international standards compliance.

Strategically, ECL has incrementally broadened its product line in recent years to address emerging regulatory and customer-trust needs: India's DPDP Act 2023 compliance services, SOC 2 audits for the SaaS/cloud vertical, and Vulnerability Assessment/Penetration Testing. The company has one publicly named customer logo (Netcore Cloud, CMMI Level 3 appraisal in October 2025). Ownership is independent with no disclosed parent, VC, or PE backing. Revenue, headcount specifics, and management team details are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Equalitas

Legal name

Equalitas Certifications Limited

Website

https://theecl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Equalitas Certifications Limited (ECL) is a Delhi-headquartered third-party certification body, operating since 2009 and accredited by QABCB (UK), providing ISO, CMMI, SOC 2, HACCP, VAPT, and DPDP compliance certification, appraisal, and training services to organizations globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management System Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Management System Certification (Food Safety + Quality/Environment/OHS) (AFALACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pre-Assessment, Gap Assessment & Certification Readiness Services (AFALACAE), Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO), Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

Keywords

• ISO certification services
• CMMI appraisal services
• Management system audits
• Compliance certification body
• Third-party certification

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Certification Services: One-time certification assessments and ongoing surveillance audits for ISO and CMMI standards. Certifications are valid for 3 years with regular inspections. Revenue generated through certification fees, audit fees, and re-certification charges.
2. Training Services: Certificate training programs including ISO awareness and internal auditor classes for QMS, EMS, OHSAS, FSMS, ISMS, HACCP. Also includes specialized courses like Statistical Quality Control, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, and leadership development programs. Both in-house and open enrollment courses available.
3. Consulting Services: Gap analysis, documentation assistance, implementation advice, and internal audit preparation services. Help organizations prepare for certification through process improvement recommendations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Equalitas Certifications Limited (ECL) is a third-party certification body headquartered in New Delhi, India, that issues accredited certifications against international management system standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, and others, alongside CMMI process maturity appraisals, HACCP/GMP/GLP certifications, SOC 2 audits, VAPT security testing, and DPDP compliance services. The engagement model spans preliminary gap analysis, documentation assistance, training, internal audit preparation, third-party accreditation audits, and three-year surveillance cycles with re-certification.

Product overview

Equalitas Certifications Limited (ECL) operates as a recognized certification body headquartered in Delhi, India, providing comprehensive third-party management system certification services since 2009. The company offers a broad portfolio of certification services spanning quality, environmental, health and safety, food safety, information security, IT service management, energy, and social accountability standards. ECL functions as a single integrated platform offering multiple certification types including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, ISO 20000, ISO 50001, ISO 28000, ISO 31000, HACCP, GMP, GLP, OHSAS 18001, SA 8000, and SOC 2 certifications, along with specialized CMMI consulting/appraisal services, VAPT testing, and DPDP compliance services. The company also provides certificate training programs including awareness courses, internal auditor training, and specialized courses like Six Sigma and Total Quality Management. ECL is accredited by QABCB (UK) and is a CMMI Institute Partner, offering its services globally through independent and impartial auditing practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CMMI Consulting and Appraisal CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) consulting and appraisal services helping organizations improve processes and achieve maturity levels 1-5, with ECL as a CMMI Institute Partner providing Development and Services assessments using the SCAMPI methodology.
• ISO 9001 Certification Quality Management System certification based on the ISO 9001 standard, helping organizations demonstrate commitment to quality and operational excellence.
• ISO 14001 Certification Environmental Management System certification based on ISO 14001:2015 standard, enabling organizations to manage environmental responsibilities systematically.
• ISO 22000 Certification Food Safety Management System certification covering the entire food chain from farm to fork, incorporating HACCP principles for hazard control.
• ISO 27001 Certification Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification establishing requirements for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining, and improving information security.
• ISO 28000 Certification Supply Chain Security Management System (SCSMS) certification enabling organizations to identify, evaluate, and manage security risks across supply chains.
• ISO 31000 Certification Risk Management framework certification providing principles, framework, and process for managing risk based on ISO 31000:2009 standard.
• ISO 20000 Certification IT Service Management System certification based on ISO/IEC 20000-1, helping organizations deliver quality IT services with standardized processes.
• ISO 50001 Certification Energy Management System certification establishing requirements for developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an energy management system.
• ISO 45001 Certification Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification replacing OHSAS 18001, helping organizations provide safe workplaces and reduce risks.
• HACCP Certification Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points certification providing a preventive, structured methodology for managing food safety hazards throughout the supply chain.
• GMP Certification Good Manufacturing Practice certification ensuring products are manufactured and controlled according to quality standards, applicable to pharmaceutical, food, drinks, cosmetics, and medical device industries.
• GLP Certification Good Laboratory Practice certification ensuring reliability, consistency, and integrity of non-clinical laboratory testing, particularly for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and biotechnology industries.
• OHSAS 18001 Certification Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification helping organizations create healthy work environments and lower health and safety risks.
• SA 8000 Certification Social Accountability certification focusing on improving workplace conditions and ethical business practices based on international human rights principles.
• SOC 2 Audit Certifications SOC 2 audit certification based on AICPA standards for service organizations controlling data security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
• VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing) Security testing certification involving vulnerability assessment and penetration testing to identify weaknesses and demonstrate practical risks through black box, white box, and grey box testing methodologies.
• DPDP Compliance Services Digital Personal Data Protection compliance services helping organizations meet India's DPDP Act 2023 requirements including readiness assessments, privacy policy reviews, data mapping, and consent management.
• Certificate Training Training programs covering awareness and internal auditor classes for QMS, EMS, OHSAS, FSMS, ISMS, HACCP, as well as specialized courses including Statistical Quality Control, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, and leadership development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Certification valid for 3 years with regular surveillance inspections ensuring ongoing compliance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CMMI InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEqualitas Certifications Limited is an official Partner of CMMI Institute, recognized for providing CMMI Development/Services/Acquisition consulting and training services. ECL is listed on the CMMI Institute Partner Directory and offers appraisal services for CMMI maturity levels 3 and 5.
• QABCB (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEqualitas Certifications Limited is an accredited certification body from QABCB (Quality Assurance Board for Certification Bodies), UK. Their credentials are displayed on the QABCB registry, enabling them to provide internationally recognized certification services.
• ISACAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEqualitas Certifications Limited conducts CMMI appraisals as per ISACA's Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) framework. The company performed CMMI Level 3 appraisal for Netcore Cloud in October 2025, validating organizational process maturity.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bureau Veritas: Global Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) major offering ISO management system, CMMI-aligned and sector certifications to enterprise clients worldwide; directly comparable as a third-party certification body serving similar B2B customer needs.
• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC provider delivering ISO 9001/14001/27001/45001 audits, training and integrated management system certifications; comparable because it competes for the same multi-standard ISO certification mandates that Equalitas targets.
• SGS: World-leading certification body providing ISO management system certification, training, and surveillance audits across industries; a directly comparable peer because it offers the same third-party ISO certification services ECL provides to enterprise clients.
• BSI Group: British Standards Institution and originator of ISO standards, operating a global certification body for ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 45001 and information security; a directly comparable certification body with overlapping standards portfolio and enterprise customer base.
• Intertek: Global TIC company delivering ISO management system certification, auditing, training and supply-chain assurance; comparable because it competes head-to-head with Equalitas for ISO and sector certification assignments globally.
• DNV: International accredited certification body issuing ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001 and management system certificates worldwide; direct peer because both operate accredited third-party management system certification programs for B2B clients.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global certification and testing organization providing ISO management system audits, functional safety, cybersecurity and CMMI-adjacent services; comparable because it competes for the same enterprise and SMB certification mandates.
• IRQS (Indian Register of Quality Systems): Indian-based accredited certification body offering ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001 and other management system certifications; directly comparable as a domestic Indian peer competing in the same price-sensitive regional market.

Broad incumbents

• UL Solutions: Large global TIC and certification provider with a much broader portfolio spanning product safety, cybersecurity, supply chain and management systems; an incumbent peer offering overlapping capabilities across some of ECL's service categories.
• EY CertifyPoint: Big-Four-affiliated accredited certification body offering ISO and sector certifications; broader incumbent providing overlapping management system certification services from a globally recognized consulting brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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