What USB Certification does

USB Certification (legal entity: USB Certification Denetim Gözetim ve Belgelendirme Hizmetleri A.Ş.) is a privately held, founder-controlled certification, auditing, and laboratory testing body established in 1997 and headquartered in Izmir, Türkiye, with offices in Istanbul and eight additional countries — Bangladesh (Dhaka, Chittagong), United Kingdom (London), China (Suzhou), Italy (Prato), Pakistan (Karachi), India (Tirupur), Cyprus (Nicosia), and Morocco (Tangier). The company serves exporters, manufacturers, and producers in textiles and recycling, food and consumer products, agriculture, industrial products, and management systems, issuing 7,000+ scope certificates and 100,000+ transaction certificates annually. It is the only Türkiye-based certification body accredited by TÜRKAK for BRCGS and IFS, holds EU Notified Body status (NB 3038) for CE marking of personal protective equipment under EU 2016/425, and is accredited by IOAS, PNAC, and authorized by major schemes including GOTS, Textile Exchange (OCS, RCS, GRS, RWS, RDS, RAS, Materials Matter), Rainforest Alliance, Better Cotton Initiative, and Sustainable Fibre Alliance. Its internal ISO 17025-accredited laboratory supports textile, leather, plastic, and composite testing for industrial certification.

The company's proprietary technology asset is USB Pruva, a cloud-based, API-first digital verification platform supporting real-time supply-chain traceability and document integrity across six languages (Turkish, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese), serving 9,000+ active users. The PRUVA REST API (POST /api/v1/certificates/verify) enables ERP integration for buyers and suppliers, and a public document validation portal allows any third party to verify USB-issued certificates. Add-on services include USB Academy (training and LMS), EasyCheck™ technical inspections, and prepared content targeting incoming EU sustainability mandates (ESPR, EPR, Digital Product Passport). No revenue is publicly disclosed, no external investors are identified, and CEO Nesrin Serin is also the founder, indicating founder-controlled ownership.

Name

USB Certification

Legal name

USB Certification Denetim Gözetim ve Belgelendirme Hizmetleri A.Ş.

Website

https://usbcertification.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Certification, Inspection, and Laboratory Testing Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Safety & Quality Scheme Certifications (GFSI Programs) (AFALAMAI), Sustainability Testing, Certification & Compliance (LCA, Recyclability/Compostability Testing, FSC/PEFC) (IMALAMAK), Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing Certification Services (AFALAMAD), Pre-Assessment, Gap Assessment & Certification Readiness Services (AFALACAE), Supplier Approval & Second-Party Audit Programs (Retailer/Brand/Manufacturer) (AFALACAF)

Keywords

• Certification services
• Inspection auditing
• Supply chain traceability
• Management systems certification
• Food safety certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Konak

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certification and Audit Services: USB Certification generates revenue through certification, auditing, and laboratory testing services. They issue transaction certificates (100,000+ annually) and scope certificates (7,000+ annually) across textiles, food, agriculture, management systems, and industrial products.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

USB Certification provides independent inspection, certification, auditing, and laboratory testing services to manufacturers and exporters across global supply chains. The company issues transaction and scope certificates across textiles, food, agriculture, management systems, and industrial products, supported by its proprietary USB Pruva digital platform for real-time certificate verification and supply chain traceability. It holds accreditations from TÜRKAK, IOAS, and PNAC, and serves as an EU Notified Body (NB 3038) for CE marking of personal protective equipment.

Product overview

USB Certification is a certification, auditing, and testing services company operating across the global supply chain. The offering is a unified services platform organized into five core service areas (Textile and Recycling, Food and Consumer Products, Management Systems, Agriculture, and Industrial certification) supported by the proprietary USB Pruva digital platform for certificate verification and supply chain traceability. Additional services include USB Academy for training and document validation tools. The company holds accreditations from TÜRKAK, IOAS, and PNAC, and serves clients from offices in 9 countries across Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• USB Pruva Proprietary digital platform for certified supply-chain traceability and document integrity. Enables real-time supply chain tracking, certificate verification, and management of annual transaction certificates (100K+ capacity) and scope certificates (7,000+). Supports 6 languages and integrates via API with ERP systems.
• Textile and Recycling Certification Verifies every stage of the supply chain from raw fiber to finished product. Certifies against GOTS, Textile Exchange (OCS, RCS, GRS, RWS, RDS, RAS), Better Cotton Initiative, SFA, Regenevate, EN 15343, RecyClass, and Cradle to Cradle standards under IOAS accreditation.
• Food and Consumer Products Certification Certifies against food safety standards led by BRCGS and IFS. Services include FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000 certification, brand and supplier audits, and mystery-shopper and hygiene inspections.
• Management Systems Certification Certifies across 13 ISO standards including ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 50001, 22301, 13485, 10002, 37001, 28000, 18295, 20252, and 30000.
• Agriculture Certification Provides authorization from Rainforest Alliance and OCA, along with Organic Agriculture (TR, EU, NOP), Better Cotton field-level, and Regenevate regenerative-agriculture audit services.
• Industrial Certification Provides CE certification for personal protective equipment under EU 2016/425 (NB 3038). Conducts textile, leather, plastic, and composite testing in ISO 17025-accredited laboratory, and handles technical inspection with EasyCheck.
• USB Academy Training services including webinars and LMS for professional development in certification standards and audit processes.
• Document Validation Online portal for verifying Textile and Recycling Transaction Certificates (TC) and Scope Certificates (SC), plus BRCGS certificate verification through external directory.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ transaction certificates issued and verified annually
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IOAS (International Organic Accreditation System)coreOthersIOAS accreditation enables USB Certification to certify against Textile Exchange standards (OCS, RCS, GRS, RWS, RDS, RAS) and other sustainability standards. IOAS is a key accreditation body for organic and sustainability certification.
• TÜRKAK (Turkish Accreditation Agency)coreOthersTÜRKAK provides national accreditation ensuring certificates are recognized within Turkey and through international mutual recognition agreements. USB Certification achieved TÜRKAK accreditation for BRCGS and IFS programs, becoming the first Türkiye-based body to do so.
• PNAC (Pakistan National Accreditation Agency)coreOthersPNAC accreditation supports USB Certification's operations in Pakistan, one of the world's leading cotton and textile production centers.
• Textile ExchangecoreOthersUSB Certification is authorized by Textile Exchange to certify against their material standards including OCS, RCS, GRS, and Materials Matter Standard.
• GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)coreOthersUSB Certification is authorized by GOTS to certify textile products against their organic textile standard, including GOTS Approved Paints and Chemicals (SCOPE 4).
• Better Cotton InitiativecoreOthersUSB Certification is authorized to provide both field-level certification and Chain of Custody certification for Better Cotton.
• BRCGScoreOthersUSB Certification is authorized and TÜRKAK accredited for BRCGS food safety and consumer products standards, being the only Türkiye-based body approved by BRCGS.
• IFS (International Featured Standards)coreOthersUSB Certification is authorized and TÜRKAK accredited for IFS Food and IFS Progress standards, being the only Türkiye-based body approved by IFS.
• Rainforest AlliancecoreOthersUSB Certification is authorized to provide Rainforest Alliance certification services, including the new regenerative agriculture standard.
• SFA (Sustainable Fibre Alliance)coreOthersUSB Certification provides SFA Chain of Custody certification services.
• Republic of Turkey Ministry of TradecoreOthersGovernment authorization for certification activities within Turkey's regulatory framework.
• Republic of Turkey Ministry of Agriculture and ForestrycoreOthersGovernment authorization for agricultural certification activities in Turkey.
• Pakistan Halal Authority (PHA)coreOthersAuthorization to provide Halal certification verification services in Pakistan.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Paris-headquartered global TIC (testing, inspection, certification) giant operating across food safety, consumer products, textiles, industrial, and management systems certification. Directly comparable as a one-stop multi-vertical CB with global laboratory footprint — the primary incumbent USB competes against in emerging markets.
• SGS: Geneva-based world leader in testing, inspection, and certification with comprehensive food (BRCGS, IFS), textile, sustainability, and ISO management systems services. Closest direct peer given comparable multi-vertical scope and global reach across USB's core markets.
• Intertek: UK-based global TIC provider offering food safety (BRCGS-accredited CB), textile, agricultural, and management systems certification. Direct competitor for USB's BRCGS- and ISO-driven enterprise accounts, particularly across Asia and Europe.
• Eurofins: Luxembourg-based global testing services group with extensive food, agricultural, textile, and product safety laboratory capabilities. Comparable as a laboratory-backed testing and certification provider with similar vertical breadth to USB's integrated testing-plus-certification model.
• TÜV Rheinland: German-based global testing and certification organisation with strong industrial, CE marking, and management systems portfolios. Direct competitor for USB's industrial certification and CE Notified Body services across European client bases.
• DNV: Norway-headquartered TIC provider with strong food safety, supply chain, and management systems certification offerings. Overlaps with USB on ISO certifications and food/sustainability schemes, with broader maritime, energy, and healthcare verticals.
• TÜV SÜD: German-headquartered testing and certification organisation offering ISO management systems, food safety, CE marking (Notified Body), and industrial testing. Direct competitor for USB's Notified Body (NB 3038) PPE CE certification and ISO portfolio.

Direct peers

• Control Union: Dutch-headquartered certification body specialising in sustainability, organic, textile (GOTS, Textile Exchange, Better Cotton), and agricultural certifications — directly overlapping with USB's strongest verticals. Comparable business model of multi-scheme accredited CB serving global supply chains.
• Ecocert: France-based certification body focused on organic agriculture, sustainable textiles (GOTS), cosmetics, and food — comparable to USB's organic, GOTS, and agricultural certification offerings with similar multi-accreditation model under IOAS-recognised schemes.

Regional players

• RINA: Italy-based certification body with strong Mediterranean and Southern European presence, offering ISO management systems, food, and industrial certification. Regional peer with overlapping service portfolio, particularly relevant given USB's Prato, Italy textile/fashion office.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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