What ITALCERT does

ITALCERT S.r.l. is an Italian conformity assessment body founded in 1992 and headquartered in Milan, operating as a Notified Body (No. 0426) for seven EU directives/regulations covering personal protective equipment, medical devices, pressure equipment, machinery, elevators, and maritime equipment. The company is accredited by Accredia under ISO/IEC 17021-1 (management systems), 17065 (products and proprietary schemes), 17020 (inspections), 17024 (personnel), and, since September 2023, 17025 (testing) — giving it one of the broadest accredited service portfolios among mid-sized Italian TIC providers.

The company generates revenue through recurring certification fees (initial audits, surveillance audits, and renewals on triennial cycles) for management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 13485), CE marking for regulated products, personnel certifications (asbestos professionals, ATP experts, certified trainers), and proprietary sectoral schemes (Breast Centre Certification, EcoMuvi audiovisual sustainability, SISAL Responsible Gambling, On Lyve Trainer). A complementary revenue stream comes from an internal ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory for respiratory protection equipment and from structured training courses (notably the 40-hour ISO 9001 auditor program). ITALCERT also offers certification for emerging AI governance standards (ISO/IEC 42001:2023).

ITALCERT serves enterprise and institutional clients primarily in Italy, with international reach through its Notified Body designation and partnership network. The shareholder base is concentrated — NORTEC S.r.l. holds 62.85%, with Laboratori PROTEX, AES, and the University of Salerno as minority shareholders — and the company is governed by a board chaired by Roberto Cusolito, most recently renewed in May 2024. Operations are anchored in a single Milan headquarters (Viale Sarca 336) with field auditors and inspectors deployed to client sites. The firm is privately held with no external funding rounds and no disclosed subsidiaries or M&A activity.

Name

ITALCERT

Legal name

ITALCERT S.r.l.

Website

https://italcert.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ITALCERT is a Milan-based, privately held Italian conformity assessment body founded in 1992 and accredited as Notified Body 0426 for seven EU directives, providing CE marking, management system certifications (ISO 9001/14001/45001/13485), personnel certification, accredited laboratory testing, and proprietary sectoral schemes to enterprise and institutional clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conformity Assessment and Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Accredited Certification Bodies (CBs) – ISO 22000/FSSC 22000/BRCGS/SQF (AFALACAA)

Keywords

• Product certification services
• Management system certification
• CE marking services
• Conformity assessment body
• Accredited testing laboratory

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. System Certification Services: Certification of management systems including ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety), and ISO 13485 (Medical Devices). Revenue generated through initial certification audits, surveillance audits, and renewal audits on a triennial cycle.
2. Product Certification and CE Marking: CE marking certification services for regulated products including pressure equipment, machinery, elevators, personal protective equipment, maritime equipment, and medical devices. Revenue from type examination, conformity assessment, and ongoing surveillance.
3. Person Certification: Certification of professionals including asbestos risk managers, asbestos survey technicians, welding operators, ATP experts, and trainers. Revenue from examination fees, initial certification, and annual maintenance fees.
4. Testing Laboratory Services: Accredited testing services for respiratory protection equipment including full masks, half-masks, dust filters, and filtering facepieces. Revenue from testing fees per test or test series.
5. Training Services: Training courses including 40-hour auditor training for ISO 9001, metrological conformity, medical device manufacturing, CE marking for pressure equipment, and welding procedures. Annual courses and custom training on request.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ITALCERT is an Italian conformity assessment body (CAB) providing third-party certification, inspection, and accredited testing services. The company delivers CE product certification under seven EU directives/regulations as Notified Body No. 0426, accredited management system certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 13485), sectoral certifications (EcoMuvi audiovisual sustainability, Breast Centre, Responsible Gaming), personnel certifications (asbestos professionals, ATP experts, certified trainers), and an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory performing tests on respiratory protection equipment.

Product overview

ITALCERT is a Conformity Assessment Body founded in 1992, offering a comprehensive portfolio of certification, inspection, and testing services. The company operates as a Notified Body (No. 0426) for CE marking across seven EU directives/regulations and provides accredited certifications under ACCREDIA for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 13485 management systems. Its service portfolio spans CE product certification (pressure equipment, PPE, machinery, elevators, maritime equipment, medical devices, dangerous goods transport), management system certifications, sectoral certifications (Ecomuvi audiovisual sustainability, Breast Centre Certification, Sisal responsible gaming), personnel certifications (asbestos professionals, ATP experts), and accredited testing laboratory services for respiratory protection equipment. The company is headquartered in Milan with over 150 professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISO 9001 - Quality Management Systems Certification Certification service for Quality Management Systems according to ISO 9001 international standard, conducted under ACCREDIA accreditation. Initial certification audits, annual surveillance audits, and renewal audits on a triennial cycle. For organizations seeking internationally recognized QMS certification.
• ISO 14001 - Environmental Management Systems Certification Certification service for Environmental Management Systems according to ISO 14001 standard, conducted under ACCREDIA accreditation. Initial, surveillance, and renewal audits on a triennial cycle. For organizations seeking verified EMS certification.
• ISO 45001 - Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Certification Certification service for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems according to ISO 45001 standard, supporting organizations in establishing, implementing, and maintaining an OHS management system.
• ISO 13485 - Medical Devices Quality Management Systems Certification Certification service for Quality Management Systems specific to medical devices, ensuring compliance with EU MDR 2017/745 and Directive 93/42/CEE requirements. For medical device manufacturers seeking QMS attestation aligned with EU regulatory expectations.
• Medical Devices CE Certification (MDR) Notified Body certification service for Medical Devices according to EU Regulation 2017/745 (MDR) and Directive 93/42/EEC, covering devices classified from Class I to Class III. For medical device manufacturers requiring conformity assessment for CE marking.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Certification CE certification for Personal Protective Equipment under EU Regulation 2016/425, covering Category II and III PPE including respiratory protection, drowning prevention, and head protection. For PPE manufacturers requiring notified body assessment.
• Pressure Equipment (PED) Certification CE certification for pressure equipment and assemblies according to EU Directive 2014/68/EU, including welding procedure and personnel qualifications. For manufacturers of pressure vessels and related equipment.
• Transportable Pressure Equipment (TPED) Certification CE certification for transportable pressure equipment according to EU Directive 2010/35/UE, covering cylinders, cryogenic containers, and valves for dangerous goods transport. For manufacturers of transportable pressure equipment.
• Elevators and Lifts Certification CE certification and periodic verification services for elevators and lifts according to EU Directive 2014/33/UE and DPR 162/99. For elevator manufacturers and lift installation/inspection entities.
• Machinery Certification CE certification for machinery according to EU Directive 2006/42/CE, covering machines listed in Annex IV that require Notified Body involvement. For manufacturers of regulated machinery.
• Maritime Equipment Certification CE certification for maritime equipment according to EU Directive 2014/90/UE, covering breathing apparatus, self-contained compressed-air breathing apparatus, and emergency evacuation equipment. For manufacturers of maritime safety equipment.
• Grounding and Lightning Protection Systems Verification Periodic and extraordinary verification services for grounding systems and lightning protection devices according to DPR 462/01. For facility owners and operators required to comply with Italian electrical safety regulations.
• Dangerous Goods Transport Equipment Certification Certification services for packaging, IBC containers, tanks, and CSC/BK containers for dangerous goods transport according to ADR, RID, ADN, and IMDG regulations. For manufacturers and operators of dangerous goods transport equipment.
• Testing Laboratory (Respiratory Protection Equipment) Accredited testing laboratory (ISO 17025) performing tests on respiratory protection equipment including full face masks, half masks, particle filters, filtering facepieces, gas filters, and threading. For PPE manufacturers requiring laboratory test reports as part of CE certification.
• Training Services Annual training courses including 40-hour ISO 9001 third-party auditor courses, plus customized training on metrological compliance, medical devices, CE marking for pressure equipment, and welding procedures. For professionals needing certification preparation or organizations building internal competence.
• Witness - Third-Party Product Inspections Third-party supervision and verification service for testing and inspection activities, validating product compliance with applicable requirements. For manufacturers and procurement entities requiring independent witnessing of tests.
• Breast Centre Certification Voluntary certification scheme for breast centres in compliance with Eusoma guidelines, conducted under ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation. For breast centres and breast cancer patient associations seeking recognized quality attestation.
• EcoMuvi - Audiovisual Production Certification Accredited inspection scheme (ISO 17020) for environmental, social, and economic impact certification of audiovisual productions throughout production and post-production cycles. For film, television, and animation producers addressing ESG requirements from public funds, banks, and investors.
• SISAL Responsible Gaming Certification Certification scheme for responsible gaming practices in SISAL's point-of-sale network, conducted under ISO/IEC 17065. For gambling operators seeking verification of responsible gambling controls across their retail networks.
• Europa Donna Italia - Volunteer Association Certification Annual voluntary certification for breast cancer volunteer associations following guidelines for professionalization within multidisciplinary breast centres. For breast cancer volunteer associations.
• Asbestos Professionals Certification Certification service for Asbestos Risk Managers (RRA) and MCA (Materials Containing Asbestos) Census Operators according to UNI/PdR 152.2:2023 and UNI 11903:2023, conducted under ISO 17024 accreditation. For professionals handling asbestos.
• ATP Experts Certification Certification service for ATP (Agreement on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs) experts according to D.M. 26 August 2013, conducted under ISO 17024 accreditation. For professionals auditing temperature-controlled transport of perishable foodstuffs.
• On Lyve - Certified Trainer Certification Proprietary certification scheme for trainers developed with Lyve S.r.l., based on ISO 17024 requirements. For trainers delivering Lyve-organized training projects.
• ISO/IEC 42001:2023 AI Management Systems Certification Certification service for AI management systems under ISO/IEC 42001:2023, the first voluntary international standard for AI governance. For organizations adopting structured AI governance frameworks.

Quantifiable outcome

• First body accredited by Accredia for audiovisual productions under EcoMuvi scheme
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ecomuvi S.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2025ITALCERT has an agreement with Ecomuvi S.r.l., owner of the EcoMuvi standard, to provide inspection and certification services for environmental, social, and economic impact of audiovisual productions throughout the production and post-production cycle. ITALCERT is accredited by Accredia for this scheme and issued the first such accreditation for audiovisual productions.
• SISALcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ITALCERT and SISAL have defined a certification scheme for Responsible Gambling based on a Technical Specification involving the SISAL retail network (PdV Sisal) in accordance with UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17065. ITALCERT certifies the SISAL Coordination Centre and retail points of sale for responsible gambling practices.
• Europa Donna Italia (EDI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023ITALCERT and Europa Donna Italia revised guidelines for breast cancer volunteer associations and created a certification pathway for associations to attest conformity to guidelines for professionalism within Multidisciplinary Breast Centres.
• ASSOTICcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020ITALCERT has been a member of ASSOTIC since 2020, promoting integrity and transparency values and accessing a network of over 160 member organizations in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) sector at national and international level. ASSOTIC provides institutional representation in Italian and European Quality Infrastructure.
• Lyve S.r.l.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019ITALCERT collaborates with Lyve S.r.l. to certify trainers involved in their training projects through the On Lyve - Certified Trainer certification scheme based on UNI EN ISO 17024 requirements.
• BCCERTminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014BCCERT (Breast Centres Certification) is a non-profit society collaborating with ITALCERT for the Breast Centre Certification scheme compliant with Eusoma guidelines and ISO/IEC 17065, promoting high quality standard of care in breast cancer.
• ASSOTIC (formerly ALPI)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 1998ITALCERT has believed in the collective strength of conformity assessment organizations since 1998 through ALPI (predecessor to ASSOTIC) and since 2020 directly with ASSOTIC.
• Università degli Studi di SalernominorOthersUniversity of Salerno is a shareholder of ITALCERT S.r.l. with 5.25% stake. Entered as shareholder in 2004 as part of academic representation in the company's technical competencies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kiwa: European TIC group (Dutch-headquartered) with accredited certification, inspection and testing services; directly comparable mid-sized TIC peer with similar multi-accreditation model.
• Certiquality: Italian accredited certification body focused on ISO management system certifications (9001, 14001, 45001) and CE marking, directly overlapping with ITALCERT's core management system and product certification services.
• IMQ (Istituto Italiano del Marchio di Qualità): Major Italian certification body offering product, system and personnel certification with Accredia accreditations; directly competes with ITALCERT in the Italian CE marking and management system markets.
• RINA: Italian-headquartered global TIC and classification society with multiple Notified Body designations, marine and industrial certification services directly comparable to ITALCERT's regulated-product and management-system portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• SGS: World's largest TIC company offering inspection, verification, testing and certification services globally; broad incumbent competitor in CE marking and ISO certification.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global TIC incumbent with Notified Body status, CE marking and ISO certification, offering similar services to ITALCERT but at significantly larger scale and international reach.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC leader with extensive Notified Body designations and ISO certification services; competes with ITALCERT in Italy and across Europe for large enterprise accounts.
• DNV: Global assurance and certification company with management system certification and maritime/industrial expertise; overlaps with ITALCERT on ISO certification and CE marking for maritime equipment.
• TÜV Italia (TÜV SÜD): Italian arm of global TIC giant TÜV SÜD; competes with ITALCERT across CE marking and ISO certification but with vastly broader service portfolio and international footprint.

Emerging players

• Eurofins Product Testing: Testing-led TIC peer with strong European lab footprint; partial overlap with ITALCERT's ISO 17025 PPE testing operations but not a direct CB competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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