Name

TQCS International

Legal name

TQCS International Pty Ltd

Website

https://tqcsi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ISO Management Systems Certification

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Services, Nec (8900)

akta.pro primary industry

Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation (BPADANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Management System Certification (Food Safety + Quality/Environment/OHS) (AFALACAI), Certification Program Administration & Scheme Management (Standard Owners) (AFALACAC), Quality, Process Improvement & Lean/Six Sigma Certifications (EDAAANAC)

Keywords

• ISO certification services
• Management systems auditing
• Third-party certification body
• Food safety certification
• Aerospace quality certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Hendon

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ISO Certification Services: Core revenue from auditing and certifying organisations to international management system standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 27001, AS 9100 series, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, ISO 55001, and various TQCSI Codes (SBQMC, HACCP, QHSE, ESG, ISMS, HR). Revenue generated through certification fees, surveillance audits, and recertification audits.
2. Auditor Training: Training services through training.tqcsi.com for aspiring auditors. JLB is an Exemplar Global certified TPECS Training Provider.
3. TQCSI Codes Certification: Certification to proprietary TQCSI management system codes including SBQMC, HACCP, QHSE, ESG, ISMS, and HR Compliance Codes as cost-effective alternatives or stepping stones to full ISO certification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TQCS International is a fully accredited third-party certification body that audits and certifies organisations to international management system standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, AS 9100 series, ISO 55001, and proprietary TQCSI Codes. The company operates a global network of regional offices in over 25 countries, generating revenue through certification fees, surveillance audits, and recertification audits.

Product overview

TQCS International is a JASANZ and ANAB accredited third-party certification body offering auditing and certification services for international management system standards across 40+ countries. The company's core offerings consist of ISO management system certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, AS 9100 Series, ISO 55001) and TQCSI proprietary codes (ESG Code:2024, QHSE Code:2024, ISMS Code, HR Compliance Code, SBQMC Code, HACCP Code, GMP, GHP). The portfolio also includes specialized services for food safety (HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, GMP, GHP), aerospace quality (AS 9100/9110/9120), and auditor training through a dedicated training platform. TQCSI operates a global network of regional offices in over 25 countries, providing localized certification services with online member portals for certified clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quality House: Quality House Watch service for monitoring and certification
• QualityTrade
• Quality House

Products and services

• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Certification Third-party certification of an organisation's Quality Management System to ISO 9001 standards, conducted by JASANZ-accredited TQCSI auditors. For organisations seeking globally recognised quality management certification.
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems Certification Third-party certification of an organisation's Environmental Management System to ISO 14001, available in the 2026 revision. For organisations seeking accredited environmental management certification.
• ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Certification Third-party certification of an organisation's Occupational Health and Safety Management System to ISO 45001, providing a framework for managing workplace health and safety risks. For organisations seeking accredited OHS certification.
• ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Systems Certification Third-party certification of an organisation's Information Security Management System to ISO/IEC 27001:2022, providing a framework for assessing and managing information security risks. For organisations seeking accredited cyber security certification.
• ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems Certification Third-party certification of an organisation's Food Safety Management System to ISO 22000 for any organisation in the food chain, from farm to fork.
• FSSC 22000 Food Safety System Certification Third-party certification to FSSC 22000, a GFSI-benchmarked food safety management system combining ISO 22000 with sector-specific Prerequisite Programs. TQCSI is licensed for ISO 22002-1 and ISO 22002-4 PRPs. For food chain organisations seeking globally recognised food safety certification.
• HACCP Code Certification Certification to TQCSI's HACCP Code:2024 for Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point food safety programs, incorporating Threat Assessment Critical Control Point (TACCP) for Food Defence and Vulnerability Assessment Critical Control Point (VACCP) for Food Fraud.
• AS 9100 Series Aerospace Quality Management Systems Certification ANAB-accredited certification of Aviation, Space and Defence (ASD) Quality Management Systems, including AS 9100 (quality), AS 9110 (maintenance organisations), and AS 9120 (stockist distributors). TQCSI is the only Australian certification body accredited by ANAB for these standards.
• ISO 55001 Asset Management Systems Certification Third-party certification of an organisation's Asset Management System to ISO 55001, providing a framework for managing organisational assets effectively.
• GMP Good Manufacturing Practices Certification Certification of Good Manufacturing Practices for organisations in food industries and other industries demonstrating compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• GHP Good Hygiene Practices Certification Certification of Good Hygiene Practices based on Codex Alimentarius General Principles of Food Hygiene, fundamental for Food Business Operators to control food safety hazards.
• GMP ASEAN Guidelines Certification Good Manufacturing Practices certification for cosmetic industry compliance with ASEAN Cosmetic Directive provisions.
• TQCSI ESG Code:2024 Certification Certification to TQCSI's proprietary ESG Code:2024 - the first code of its kind in the world providing a framework for environmental, social and governance management systems.
• TQCSI QHSE Code:2024 Certification Certification to TQCSI's proprietary QHSE Code:2024 incorporating quality, health & safety and environmental management system requirements. Recognised by SA Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) and endorsed by National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).
• TQCSI ISMS Code Certification Certification to TQCSI's proprietary ISMS Code based on ISO/IEC 27001 but less prescriptive, designed as a stepping stone for companies working towards full ISO/IEC 27001 certification.
• TQCSI HR Compliance Code Certification Certification to TQCSI's proprietary HR Compliance Code - the only known standard of its type worldwide providing a framework for HR requirements, legislation compliance, and best practices.
• TQCSI SBQMC Code Certification Certification to TQCSI's proprietary Small Business Quality Management Code, providing straightforward quality management certification suited to small businesses, service providers, and small-scale manufacturers as a cost-effective alternative to full ISO certification.
• Auditor Training Services Training services for aspiring auditors delivered through TQCSI Training platform and partnership with JLB as an Exemplar Global certified TPECS Training Provider, registering auditors meeting ISO 17024 requirements.
• Quality House Watch Service Monitoring and watch services for quality management systems provided under the Quality House Watch brand.
• TQCSI Trading (QualityTrade) Service Trading services under the QualityTrade brand for certification-related commercial activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 32,000+ certificates issued under FSSC 22000 scheme with 10% annual growth
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, strategic and core.

• Adelaide Business HubminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 September 2020Association for ISO Management Systems workshop delivered by TQCSI Accreditation Manager Sean Bates and Business Development Manager Christine MacDonald.
• Infrastructure SAstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 18 May 2020TQCSI selected to design and establish Gateway document suite for South Australian Government. Gateway Reviews are independent project delivery assurance reviews conducted at key points in major projects.
• ANAB (ANSI National Accreditation Board)coreOthers · 1 April 2020Accredited by ANAB for AS 9100 & AS 9120 aerospace standards. Only Australian aerospace accredited certification body. ANAB is the largest multi-disciplinary accreditation body in North America and world's biggest in aerospace accreditation.
• Centre for Defence Industry Capability (CDIC)strategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 May 2019Advised TQCSI on sovereign capability gap in Australian market for ASD standards. Recommended TQCSI apply for Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority (SICP) grant which was received in May 2019.
• Infrastructure NSWstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 16 November 2018TQCSI-Yaran selected to perform milestone audits for significant infrastructure projects for Government of NSW. Extensive experience conducting Government Gateway Reviews for multi-billion dollar mega projects.
• Yaran Business Services Pty LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2018TQCSI-Yaran is a majority Aboriginal-owned joint venture between TQCS International and Yaran Business Services Pty Ltd. Supply Nation certified. Supports Indigenous organisations through management system certification.
• Indigenous Defence and Infrastructure Consortium (iDiC)strategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Partnership for Boeing Defence Australia certification. TQCSI-Yaran working with iDiC to welcome BDA as client for ISO 9001 certification.
• JASANZ (Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand)coreOthersPrimary accreditation body for TQCSI. Multi-lateral agreements (MLAs) through International Accreditation Forum (IAF) enable global recognition of TQCSI certifications. TQCSI is the largest JASANZ accredited certification body in the world.
• International Accreditation Forum (IAF)coreOthersWorldwide association of accreditation bodies. IAF MLAs facilitate mutual recognition of accredited certification between signatory countries, enabling acceptance of TQCSI certifications in all markets.
• Foundation FSSCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal non-profit and independent Scheme owner. TQCSI offers certification to FSSC 22000, a food safety management system developed by Foundation FSSC. TQCSI licensed for accredited FSSC 22000 certifications.
• GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with world's leading consumer goods companies to ensure safe food. Coalition of Action from The Consumer Goods Forum overseeing third-party food safety standards. FSSC 22000 is GFSI-benchmarked.
• Exemplar Global Inc.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNot-for-profit organisation servicing conformity assessment industry. TQCSI's Training Partner, JLB, is an Exemplar Global certified TPECS Training Provider for auditor training.
• Standards AustraliaminorOthersIndependent, non-governmental, not-for-profit standards organisation developing and adopting internationally aligned standards in Australia.
• Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)minorOthersIndependent statutory agency for food regulation. Part of world class bi-national food regulation system protecting 'safe food' brand for Australia and New Zealand.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves20 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS SA: SGS is a Geneva-headquartered global leader in testing, inspection and certification, with broad ISO management system accreditation across food safety, QMS, EMS, OHS, and ISMS. SGS competes with TQCSI for enterprise and government certification contracts worldwide.
• Intertek: Intertek is a London-headquartered global TIC company offering ISO certification, product testing, and audit services. Direct competitor across TQCSI's food safety, QMS, and EMS certification lines.
• LRQA (Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance): LRQA is a global ISO certification body with strong positions in ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001 and sector schemes including aerospace (AS 9100). Active ANAB-accredited competitor to TQCSI for aerospace and industrial certification.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global TIC major offering ISO 9001/14001/45001/22000 and sector-specific certifications. Bureau Veritas is a direct competitor for enterprise and government ISO certification mandates in TQCSI's served regions.
• DNV (Det Norske Veritas): DNV is a Norway-based certification body accredited for ISO management systems plus sector-specific certifications (energy, maritime, food, automotive). Competes with TQCSI for industrial and government certification clients.
• TÜV Rheinland: TÜV Rheinland is a global TIC leader accredited for ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001/22000 and many industry-specific schemes. Active competitor for enterprise ISO certification in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East where TQCSI operates.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a German-headquartered global certification body with extensive ISO management system accreditation. Competes with TQCSI in automotive, manufacturing, food, and aerospace supplier certification.
• BSI Group: BSI is one of the world's largest ISO certification bodies and the originator of many ISO standards. As the acquirer of SAI Global (former Australian certification market leader), BSI directly competes with TQCSI in Australia and across TQCSI's regional markets.

Direct peers

• QMS Certification Services (QMS CS): QMS Certification Services is an Australian JASANZ-accredited ISO certification body focused on QMS, EMS, OHS, and food safety certifications for SMEs. It competes directly with TQCSI's domestic certification portfolio, particularly on the SBQMC and HACCP Codes.
• SAI Global (BSI Assurance): SAI Global was the dominant Australian-headquartered ISO certification body prior to its acquisition by BSI. Now operating as BSI Assurance Australia, it is the most direct head-to-head Australian competitor to TQCSI's domestic QMS/EMS/OHS business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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