Global Standards

What Global Standards does

Global Standards, legally Global Standards, S.C., is a Mexico-based third-party certification body offering accredited management system audits, conformity assessments, and professional training. The company is accredited under ISO/IEC 17021-1 (management systems) and ISO/IEC 17065 (product certification) by ANAB, and holds EMA (Entidad Mexicana de Acreditación) accreditation for over a dozen ISO and GFSI-recognised schemes, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, SQF, BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P., PrimusGFS, ISO 13485, and ISO 37001 — the last of which it was the first body accredited in Mexico (and third globally) to certify. Its portfolio spans core ISO management systems, GFSI food safety schemes, FDA FSMA compliance programs (FSVP, FSAP, HARPC), and supplier development pathways for SMEs, with proprietary programs such as the Global Food Safety Program and the FSSC Development Program.

The company generates revenue through three professional services streams: (1) third-party certification audits priced on a quote basis per scope, standard, and site count, typically structured as multi-year contracts; (2) training courses delivered via open enrollment, in-house, virtual-live, and a 24/7 self-paced online platform (online.globalstd.com), with Exemplar Global-certified exams and recognition from FSSC, SQF, and PrimusGFS; and (3) second-party supplier audits managed through a proprietary digital platform (COS — Client Operation System) that allows enterprise clients to monitor supplier compliance. GTM is sales-led, with inside sales for scheduled courses, enterprise field sales for large multi-site certifications, and self-serve online for individual learners.

Global Standards operates nine offices across seven countries — Mexico (Guadalajara HQ, Mexico City, Monterrey), USA, Canada (Ontario), Colombia (Bogotá), Peru (Lima), Spain (Madrid), and Italy (Rome) — and serves a customer base of large Mexican and multinational enterprises concentrated in food and beverage manufacturing (Grupo Bimbo, PepsiCo, Heineken, Casa Cuervo, Bachoco, Kimberly-Clark, Chocolatera Ibarra, Sigma Alimentos, Conservas la Costeña, Heinz/Delimex, Peñafiel, Jugos del Valle, Alsea, Bio Pappel) with additional exposure to pharmaceuticals (Laboratorios PiSA), sports (Chivas), and education (UTEG, Universidad de Guadalajara). The company was founded in 2008 and employs 101-250 people.

Name

Global Standards

Legal name

Global Standards, S.C.

Website

https://globalstd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Global Standards is a Mexico-based third-party certification body offering accredited audits, training, and supplier assessments across 20+ international standards (ISO, FSSC 22000, SQF, BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P.), serving food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing clients across the Americas and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Certification and Conformity Assessment Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Supplier Approval & Second-Party Audit Programs (Retailer/Brand/Manufacturer) (AFALACAF), Environmental, Climate & Sustainability Standards & Reporting Cooperation (BPADANAI)

Keywords

• ISO certification services
• Management system auditing
• Food safety certification
• Conformity assessment services
• Professional training courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Veracruz

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certification Services: Third-party certification audits for international management system standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, SQF, BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P., and others. Revenue generated through certification fees based on scope and complexity of assessment.
2. Training and Capacitación: Training courses offered in multiple formats: open enrollment courses, in-house training, virtual live sessions, and 24/7 online self-paced courses. Courses are offered at multiple levels (Requirements, Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor) for various ISO standards and food safety schemes.
3. Second-Party Supplier Audits: Supplier audit services conducted according to client-specific requirements, administered through a digital platform that maintains records and evidence. Clients can monitor supplier performance through the platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Global Standards delivers third-party certification audits for international management system standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 37001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, SQF, BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P., and ISO 13485, among more than 20 accredited standards. The company also provides structured training courses (Requirements, Internal Auditor and Lead Auditor levels) delivered in-person, virtually live and via a 24/7 online platform, together with second-party supplier audit services managed through a digital platform.

Product overview

Global Standards is a certification and training organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of international management system certifications and compliance assessments. The core offering includes accredited certification audits across multiple ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 37001, ISO 21001, ISO 22000, ISO 13485, ISO 28000, ISO 50001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 39001, ISO 22301, ISO 7101, ISO 20121), GFSI-recognized food safety schemes (FSSC 22000, SQF Code, PrimusGFS, GLOBALG.A.P., BRCGS), FDA FSMA compliance programs (FSVP, FSAP), and specialized compliance certifications (HACCP, HARPC, BPM, SRRC SENASICA, Distintivo PARE, Proposition 65). The portfolio also includes supplier development programs (FSSC Development Program, Food Supplier Development Program, SQF Fundamentals, Global Food Safety Program), second-party supplier audits, and professional training courses with international accreditation. The company operates a digital platform (COS - Client Operation System) for certificate management and maintains international accreditations from ANAB, EMA, and recognition from GFSI, IAF, and other bodies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• COS (Client Operation System): Digital client portal for managing certifications and records
• GlobalSTD

Products and services

• ISO 9001 Certification Third-party Quality Management System certification audit establishing criteria for organizations to demonstrate ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and applicable regulatory requirements.
• ISO 14001 Certification Environmental Management System certification specifying requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving an environmental management system.
• ISO 45001 Certification Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification providing a framework to improve safety, reduce work-related risks and improve employee health and well-being.
• ISO 37001 Certification Anti-bribery Management System certification providing requirements and guidance to establish, implement, maintain and improve an anti-bribery management system.
• ISO 21001 Certification Educational Organizations Management System certification providing management tools for organizations providing educational products and services.
• ISO 22000 Certification Food Safety Management System certification specifying requirements for food safety management through implementation of prerequisite programs and HACCP methodology.
• FSSC 22000 Certification GFSI-recognized Food Safety System Certification based on ISO 22000 and ISO/TS 22002-x technical specifications for food safety management systems.
• SQF Code Certification Safe Quality Food certification system covering food safety and quality management across primary production, manufacturing, packaging, storage, distribution, marketing and food services.
• PrimusGFS Certification GFSI-recognized Good Agricultural and Manufacturing Practices audit system designed for fresh produce production and manufacturing sectors.
• GLOBALG.A.P. Certification Good Agricultural Practices certification for safe, sustainable and responsible agricultural production covering food safety, traceability, environmental protection, worker health and welfare, and animal welfare.
• BRCGS Certification GFSI-recognized Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards certification for food safety, packaging materials, storage and distribution, and gluten-free products.
• ISO 13485 Certification Medical Device Quality Management System certification establishing requirements for organizations involved in design, development, production, storage, distribution and installation of medical devices.
• ISO/IEC 27001 Certification Information Security Management System certification providing requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving information security management within organizations.
• ISO 28000 Certification Supply Chain Security Management System certification identifying requirements for security management across the supply chain for organizations of all sizes.
• ISO 50001 Certification Energy Management System certification specifying requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving an energy management system to increase energy efficiency.
• ISO 39001 Certification Road Traffic Safety Management System certification enabling organizations to reduce traffic-related deaths and serious injuries through systematic safety management.
• ISO 22301 Certification Business Continuity Management System certification establishing requirements for implementing, maintaining and improving systems to protect against and recover from disruptions.
• ISO 7101 Certification Healthcare Organization Quality Management System certification establishing framework for sustainable and high-level health systems management.
• ISO 20121 Certification Sustainable Event Management System certification guiding organizations to incorporate sustainability throughout event planning and development.
• FSSC 24000 Certification Social Management System certification scheme based on BSI/PAS 24000 supporting organizations to improve social responsibility and protect brand reputation.
• HACCP System Certification Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points food safety system certification addressing food safety through identification, analysis and control of physical, chemical, biological and radiological hazards.
• HARPC System Certification Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls certification ensuring hazards in food are prevented or minimized in compliance with FDA FSMA law.
• BPM Certification Good Manufacturing Practices certification based on Mexican Official Standard NOM-251-SSA1-2009 establishing minimum hygiene requirements for food, beverage and dietary supplement production.
• GlobalSTD FSVP Certification Foreign Supplier Verification Program certification for food importers under FDA FSMA regulations to verify foreign suppliers meet US food safety standards.
• GlobalSTD FSAP Certification Foreign Supplier Audit Program certification based on FDA FSMA third-party certification rules for voluntary accreditation of certification bodies.
• SRRC SENASICA Certification Contamination Risk Reduction Systems certification under SENASICA guidelines for guaranteeing sanitary conditions of agricultural origin food products during primary production.
• Distintivo PARE Certification Epidemiological Risk Attention Protocol certification accredited by EMA for mitigating and reducing risk of contagion from epidemiological diseases including COVID-19.
• Proposition 65 Compliance California Proposition 65 compliance certification for safe drinking water and toxic substance control covering over 800 chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.
• Global Food Safety Program Proprietary supplier development certification program for SMEs based on Codex Alimentarius, HACCP principles and international food safety schemes including food defense and fraud prevention.
• FSSC Development Program Conformity declaration program based on CODEX HACCP, GFSI Global Markets and FSSC 22000 structure for organizations developing food safety management systems.
• Food Supplier Development Program Food supplier evaluation and conformity assessment program for food safety management systems covering manufacturing, packaging, storage, distribution and cleaning services.
• SQF Fundamentals Entry-level food safety certification program with Basic and Intermediate levels providing essential food safety implementation tools for new businesses.
• 2nd Party Supplier Audits Second-party supplier audit services evaluating suppliers against client-specific requirements and national/international standards, with records and evidence maintained on a digital platform that allows clients to monitor supplier performance.
• Training Courses Open and closed training courses at Requirements, Internal Auditor and Lead Auditor levels for ISO standards and food safety schemes, with Exemplar Global certified exams and recognition from FSSC 22000 Foundation, SQF Institute and PrimusGFS, delivered in-person, virtually live and via a 24/7 online platform.
• ISO 15378 Certification Primary Packaging Materials for Medicines certification specifying GMP requirements for design, manufacture and supply of primary packaging materials for medications.
• Additional Compliance Audits Additional compliance audits including FSMA Adendum for FSSC 22000, Cosmetic GMP based on FDA guidelines, ISO 22716 Cosmetic GMP, NOM-259-SSA1-2022, ISO 20700 Management Consulting, Costco Adendum, McDonald's Adendum, and Proposition 65.

Quantifiable outcome

• Certificates accepted worldwide through international accreditation bodies (ANAB, IAF, EMA)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)coreOthersANAB provides international accreditation for Global Standards' certification activities, ensuring certificates are accepted worldwide under the IAF multilateral recognition arrangement. Global Standards is accredited for ISO/IEC 17021-1 (management systems) and ISO/IEC 17065 (product certification).
• Entidad Mexicana de Acreditación (EMA)coreOthersEMA provides national accreditation in Mexico for multiple standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 37001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, ISO 13485, ISO 21001, ISO 28000, ISO 50001, ISO 22301, ISO 7101, ISO 20121, and Global Food Safety Program.
• International Accreditation Forum (IAF)coreOthersIAF provides international accreditation forum ensuring Global Standards' accreditations have global traceability and recognition.
• FSSC 22000 FoundationcoreOthersRecognized by FSSC 22000 Foundation to certify and teach courses in FSSC 22000 for food safety management systems. Global Standards offers FSSC Development Program as a pathway to full certification.
• SQF InstitutecoreOthersInternational license by SQF Institute to certify and teach courses in SQF Code (Safe Quality Food) for food safety management systems.
• GLOBALG.A.P.coreOthersEndorsed as certification body in Good Agricultural Practices under the IFA standard of GLOBALG.A.P.
• PrimusGFS (Azzule Systems)coreOthersEndorsed as certification body and official training center in Good Agricultural Practices under the PrimusGFS scheme.
• BRCGScoreOthersEndorsed as certification body for the BRCGS scheme, a market-leading global brand that helps build trust in the supply chain.
• Exemplar GlobalcoreOthersInternationally approved to apply certified exams in training courses, ensuring training credentials have global recognition.
• Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA)coreOthersAuthorized instructors to teach courses in Preventive Controls for Human Foods, recognized by FDA, for FSMA compliance.
• HACCP AlliancecoreOthersAccredited to deliver HACCP Alliance courses and award gold seal certificates to approved participants.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SGS SA: SGS is the world's largest testing, inspection and certification company with a comparable ISO management system, food safety (FSSC/SQF/BRCGS via CB-network), and second-party audit offering. Directly competes for the same multinational food/beverage clients in Mexico and Latin America.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global TIC competitor offering ISO 9001/14001/45001, FSSC 22000, BRCGS and SQF certifications through accredited CB operations. It is one of the largest direct competitors in Mexico/LATAM and competes for the same enterprise contract base.
• Intertek: Intertek is a global TIC firm providing ISO management system certification, GFSI-recognised food safety audits (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000) and supplier audit services. Its Mexico/LATAM presence overlaps directly with Global Standards' customer segments.
• AENOR: AENOR is the Spanish national standards body and certification firm with deep LATAM penetration through AENOR Internacional. It certifies ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001 and food safety schemes — directly comparable to Global Standards' Iberian and Latin American operations and customer types.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a global certification body accredited for the full suite of ISO management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 13485, 27001) and food safety schemes. It actively competes for the same enterprise food/manufacturing clients in Mexico and across the Americas.
• DNV: DNV is a Norwegian-based TIC and accredited certification body offering ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001/13485 audits and food safety management certifications. Comparable to Global Standards across management system certification services and target enterprise customer segments.
• BSI Group: BSI is a UK-headquartered standards body and certification firm offering ISO management system certifications (9001, 14001, 27001), medical device (ISO 13485), and food safety schemes. Directly competitive for the same enterprise certification mandates globally.
• DEKRA: DEKRA is a German-based TIC company offering ISO management system certification, automotive, product safety and food-related audits. Competes for the same multinational certification contracts in regulated industries.
• Applus+ (LGAI Technological Center): Applus+ is a Spanish-headquartered TIC group with strong LATAM presence through Applus+ LATAM, offering ISO certification, product testing and food safety audits. Competitor in Spanish-speaking and Latin American enterprise markets adjacent to Global Standards.

Broad incumbents

• Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance (LRQA): LRQA is part of Lloyd's Register group and provides ISO management system certification, food safety (FSSC 22000, BRCGS) and supply chain assurance globally. Broader portfolio including marine and energy, but directly comparable food/management system CB offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance25 records

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