MQA

What MQA does

MQA (MQA International Limited) is a UK-registered, privately held certification body that provides ISO Management System Certification, ISO Training, Equipment Inspection, and Compliance Audit services. The company is headquartered in London (registered at 20-22 Wenlock Road, N1 7GU), operates with 51–100 employees, and delivers services through a licensed network of independent member firms located across 30+ countries spanning Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Its core client base consists of organizations seeking third-party verification of management systems against international ISO standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 22000, 13485, and others), with named customers concentrated in manufacturing, construction, logistics, healthcare, and hospitality.

MQA monetizes through four primary revenue streams: (1) management system certification fees (initial certification plus annual surveillance and 3-year recertification, structured as recurring multi-year contracts); (2) ISO training programs (Lead Auditor, Lead Implementer, Internal Auditor, Foundation, Transition, Awareness) delivered online or in-house; (3) inspection services for lifting equipment and accessories under British LOLER/PUWER standards; and (4) compliance audits covering GDPR, ISO/IEC 27701, BS 10012, ISO 31000, ISO 28001, and CMMI. Pricing is quote-based, determined by organization size, sector, scope, and number of sites, with no publicly disclosed tiers. The underlying technology stack is a proprietary cloud-based CRM system (crm.mqa.international) with a customer-facing portal (portal.mqa.international) that enables certificate management, audit report access, and corrective action tracking.

The company goes to market through a hybrid model combining direct enterprise field sales organized into regional teams led by Country/Area Managers, a licensed partner network of wholly-owned regional subsidiaries (UK, Uganda, India, Egypt, Pakistan, Mozambique, Singapore, Vietnam), inside sales via website RFQ submission, and event-driven training delivery. Its differentiators rest on multi-body accreditation (UKAS, IAS, NABCB, Exemplar Global) and ISO/IEC 17021 compliance, which create regulatory barriers and ensure certificate acceptance across jurisdictions.

Name

MQA

Legal name

MQA International Limited

Website

https://mqa.international

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MQA is a UK-headquartered, privately held ISO Management System Certification body operating a global network of licensed member firms across 30+ countries. It certifies organizations against international ISO standards, delivers ISO auditor training, inspects lifting equipment, and conducts compliance audits for SMB and enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ISO Management System Certification

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Quality Management Systems (QMS) & ISO Training (ISO 9001/IATF/AS9100) (EDABAKAD), Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

Keywords

• ISO management certification
• Compliance audit services
• ISO training programs
• Lifting equipment inspection
• Third-party certification body

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Management System Certification Services: MQA provides ISO Management System Certification services on various international standards including certification and maintenance through regular surveillance audits. Revenue is generated through initial certification fees, annual surveillance audit fees, and 3-year recertification fees.
2. ISO Training Services: Training services including ISO Lead Auditor, ISO Lead Implementer, ISO Internal Auditor, ISO Foundation, ISO Awareness, and ISO Transition courses. Courses delivered online or in-house with experienced MQA Certified Instructors. Certification exams and credentials included.
3. Inspection Services: Inspection and certification services for lifting equipment and accessories as per British Standards (LOLER & PUWER). Includes lifting equipment inspection and lifting accessories inspection services.
4. Compliance Audit Services: Third-party audits for compliance standards including GDPR, ISO/IEC 27701, BS 10012, ISO 31000, ISO 28001, and CMMI certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MQA (MQA International Limited) provides ISO Management System Certification Services, ISO Training Services, Inspection Services, and Compliance Audit Services. The company offers third-party certification audits on international ISO standards (Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety, Food Safety, Information Security, IT Service, Medical Devices, Energy, Asset, Road Traffic Safety, Business Continuity, Education Management), complemented by professional auditor/implementer training programs, LOLER & PUWER lifting equipment inspection services, and compliance audits covering GDPR, ISO/IEC 27701, BS 10012, ISO 31000, ISO 28001, and CMMI.

Product overview

MQA (MQA International Limited) is an internationally accredited and independent body providing ISO Management System Certification Services, ISO Training Services, Inspection Services, and Compliance Audit Services. The core offering consists of Management System Certification Services covering 12 international ISO standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 22000, 27001, 20000-1, 13485, 50001, 55001, 39001, 22301, 21001), complemented by professional auditor and implementer training programs (Lead Auditor, Lead Implementer, Internal Auditor, Foundation, Transition, Awareness), Lifting Equipment and Accessories Inspection Services under LOLER & PUWER standards, and Compliance Audit Services for privacy (ISO/IEC 27701, BS 10012, GDPR), risk (ISO 31000), supply chain security (ISO 28001), and process maturity (CMMI). The company operates through a global network of member firms and provides a customer portal for certificate management and audit reporting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Management System Certification Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Certification validity maintained through annual surveillance audits with 3-year recertification cycle
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MQA Certification UK LtdcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerUK-based member firm licensed to use MQA name and deliver certification services in the UK region. Part of the MQA global network of independent member firms.
• MQA Certification Uganda LtdcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerUganda-based member firm licensed to use MQA name and deliver certification and inspection services including lifting equipment inspection as per LOLER & PUWER standards in Uganda.
• MQA Certification Services LLPcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIndia-based member firm licensed to use MQA name and deliver certification services in the India region.
• MQA Certification Egypt LtdcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerEgypt-based member firm licensed to use MQA name and deliver certification services in the Egypt region.
• MQA Certification Pvt. LtdcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPakistan-based member firm licensed to use MQA name and deliver certification services in the Pakistan region.
• MQA Certification SU, LDAcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMozambique-based member firm licensed to use MQA name and deliver certification services in Mozambique.
• Global Certification & Accreditation Partner Pte. Ltd.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSingapore-based member firm licensed to use MQA name and deliver certification services in Singapore.
• UKC Vietnam Co. LtdcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerVietnam-based member firm licensed to use MQA name and deliver certification services in Vietnam.
• Multinational Quality Assurance UK LtdcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerUK-based member firm under the MQA network license, may sign contracts with clients in their region.
• UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service)minorOthersAccreditation body that monitors MQA's certification, audit and training services to ensure compliance with rules and requirements.
• IAS (International Accreditation Service)minorOthersAccreditation body that monitors MQA's certification, audit and training services.
• NABCB (National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies)minorOthersAccreditation body that monitors MQA's certification services for compliance with requirements.
• Exemplar GlobalminorOthersAccreditation body that monitors MQA's certification, audit and training services.

Scale indicators3 records

Broad incumbents

• Intertek: Intertek is a global TIC company offering ISO certification alongside product testing and quality assurance services. Directly overlaps with MQA's certification offering but operates across a broader service portfolio and larger geographic footprint.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global TIC leader with extensive ISO certification services alongside marine, commodity, and asset inspection. Directly comparable to MQA in ISO certification but operates at much larger scale across more geographies.
• BSI (British Standards Institution): BSI is the originator of many ISO standards and one of the world's largest ISO management system certification bodies. It offers a directly comparable service portfolio (ISO 9001/14001/27001 certification, training) to MQA, but at significantly greater scale and brand recognition with multinational buyers.
• LRQA (Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance): LRQA is the certification-focused arm of Lloyd's Register, providing ISO management system certification and training. The closest large-scale analog to MQA's certification-plus-training model, though with greater scale and brand heritage.
• DNV: DNV is a Norway-based certification body with strong ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001 management system certification services. Comparable to MQA in horizontal ISO certification but with maritime and energy sector dominance.
• SGS: SGS is the world's largest testing, inspection, and certification company, offering ISO management system certification across all major standards as part of a much broader TIC portfolio. Comparable to MQA in certification offering but vastly larger and publicly listed.
• TÜV Rheinland: TÜV Rheinland is a major German TIC provider with ISO management system certification among its core offerings. Comparable to MQA in certification services, with particular strength in industrial, automotive, and technology verticals.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a German-headquartered global TIC company providing ISO management system certification, product testing, and training services. Comparable to MQA in certification scope but with stronger brand recognition in European and industrial markets.
• DEKRA: DEKRA is a Germany-based TIC company offering ISO certification alongside automotive testing, product safety, and inspection services. Comparable to MQA in ISO certification scope but significantly larger and more diversified.

Direct peers

• Orion Registrar: Orion Registrar is a smaller US-headquartered ISO certification body accredited by ANAB and others, offering ISO 9001/14001/45001 certification and related training. Most directly comparable to MQA in scale, service mix, and target customer profile (mid-market organizations seeking third-party ISO certification).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MQA_UK
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mqa-certification

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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