IQC

What IQC does

IQC (Institute of Quality & Control) is the largest private certification body in Israel, founded in 1959 as a public body and privatized in 2003. The company provides third-party certification, inspection, training, and standards information services across more than 25 international and Israeli standards, covering quality management (ISO 9001), environmental management (ISO 14001), occupational health and safety (ISO 45001), information security and privacy (ISO 27001 family, ISO/IEC 42001 for AI management), food safety (FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP, BRCGS), agriculture and organics (GLOBALG.A.P, PPIS organic for Israel/EU/US, IMC-GAP for medical cannabis), medical devices (ISO 13485), aerospace (AS9100), cosmetics GMP (ISO 22716), green building (Israeli Standard SI 5281), and translation services (ISO 17100). IQC holds direct international accreditations from RVA (Dutch, C560+C574) and Accredia (Italian, 02227), both IAF MLA signatories, alongside ISRAC accreditation and government-level recognition from the Israeli Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Health, and PPIS (Plant Protection and Inspection Services).

The company's underlying technology is primarily operational: an interactive file management system enabling documentation exchange between its approximately 70 senior auditors and client organizations, plus an information center providing access to standards databases (CODEX, CFR, FSTA) managed by a professional librarian. IQC's core proprietary asset is its accreditation portfolio and auditor bench, not software. Distribution is hybrid: direct sales to organizations in Israel (and selectively overseas) combined with exclusive channel partnerships with Bureau Veritas Certification (world's largest certification body), NSF-ISR (US aerospace/defense), and NSF International (BRCGS food/packaging), allowing IQC to issue globally branded certificates to Israeli clients.

IQC's business model is professional services with multi-year contract structures and recurring surveillance audits. Pricing is quote-based and determined by standard, organization size, and scope, with no public tiers. Revenue is generated per certification engagement, per inspection engagement, through professional training courses, and via information center subscriptions, with the largest stream being certification services. The company serves approximately 8,000 certified organizations across the full breadth of the Israeli economy, with named anchor accounts in government (Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Health, Israel Electric Company) and large enterprise (Israel Aircraft Industries). It is led by CEO Nir Halpern, operates from Kiryat Ono, Israel, and has not raised external funding, operating as an independent private group of certification and inspection companies.

Name

IQC

Legal name

IQC - Institute of Quality & Control Ltd. (IQC המכון לבקרה ואיכות בע"מ)

Website

https://iqc.co.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IQC is the largest private certification body in Israel, providing third-party certification, inspection, and training services across more than 25 international standards (ISO, BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P, SI 5281) to approximately 8,000 organizations across manufacturing, food, agriculture, information security, medical devices, aerospace, and green building.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615)

akta.pro primary industry

Standards, Metrology & Accreditation Bodies (BPAIAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accreditation & Oversight Bodies for Food Safety Certification (ABs/Scheme Owners) (AFALACAB), Accreditation & Metrology Cooperation (Calibration, Measurement Standards) (BPADANAE)

Keywords

• ISO certification services
• Quality management systems
• Food safety certification
• Information security certification
• Green building certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Petah Tikwah

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certification Services: IQC charges organizations for conducting certification audits and issuing certificates for compliance with international and Israeli standards. Revenue is generated per certification engagement, typically on an annual subscription-like model with periodic surveillance audits.
2. Inspection Services: IQC provides inspection services according to client and importer/exporter specifications, with certificates recognized in Israel and internationally. Fees are charged per inspection engagement.
3. Training and Courses: IQC offers professional training courses in quality, auditing, and standards compliance, delivered in small personalized groups or as in-house organizational training.
4. Information Center Services: IQC operates an information center providing access to hundreds of online databases and standards documentation, with a librarian available to IQC clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IQC (Institute of Quality & Control) is the largest private third-party certification body in Israel, providing audits and certificates of compliance for international and Israeli standards across quality, environmental, occupational health and safety, information security, food safety, agriculture, organic, medical device, aerospace, cosmetics, energy, transportation, translation services, and green building domains. The company also delivers inspection services for importers and exporters and runs professional training courses in standards and auditing. Direct international accreditations from RVA (Netherlands) and Accredia (Italy), together with exclusive representation of Bureau Veritas Certification and NSF, make its certificates globally recognized through IAF MLA mutual recognition.

Product overview

IQC (Institute of Quality & Control) is the largest private certification body in Israel, offering a comprehensive portfolio of certification and inspection services under one roof. Rather than a single unified software product, IQC operates as a multi-standard certification group offering services across distinct domains: Quality Management (ISO 9001), Environmental Management (ISO 14001), Occupational Health & Safety (ISO 45001), Information Security & Privacy (ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 27032, ISO 27799, ISO/IEC 42001 for AI), Food Safety (FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP, BRCGS, BRCGS/IoP), Agriculture & Organic (GLOBALG.A.P IFA, GLOBALG.A.P PPM, GLOBALG.A.P GRASP, Organic PPIS for Israel/Europe/US, IMC-GAP for medical cannabis, AgroCheck), Medical Devices (ISO 13485), Aerospace (AS9100), Cosmetics (ISO 22716), Energy Management (ISO 50001), Transportation Safety (ISO 39001/SI 9301), Translation Services (ISO 17100), and Green Building (SI 5281). These certification services are supplemented by inspection and control services for importers and exporters, and professional training courses. IQC holds direct accreditations from Dutch body RVA (C560+C574) and Italian body Accredia (02227), and serves approximately 8,000 certified organizations across all sectors of the Israeli economy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems Certification International standard providing procedures and work guidelines for establishing an effective quality management system, applicable to any organization across industry, services, hi-tech, public administration, education, food, agriculture, construction, transportation, and infrastructure.
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Certification Environmental management standard providing tools for managing environmental protection and addressing daily operations where an organization's activities may impact the environment.
• ISO 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety Certification International standard replacing OHSAS 18001, providing procedures and work guidelines for ensuring effective occupational safety and hygiene management systems in organizations.
• ISO 27001 – Information Security Management Certification Information security management system standard providing a systematic approach for managing sensitive company information security, covering data loss prevention, system penetration, viruses, online commerce security, and system reconstruction.
• SI 5281 – Israeli Green Building Standard Certification Israeli Sustainable Building standard covering residential, office, educational, healthcare, commercial, public assembly, industrial, and agricultural building categories, both for new construction and renovation.
• FSSC 22000 – Food Safety System Certification GFSI-recognized food safety certification combining ISO 22000 + ISO/TS 22002 requirements + FSSC additional requirements for manufacturers of food and packaging.
• ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management Certification International standard specifying requirements for a food safety management system throughout the food chain, addressing senior management commitment, food safety team planning, Prerequisite Programs (PRPs), HACCP methodology, and hazard analysis.
• HACCP – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points Food safety control system based on seven central principles for identifying, evaluating, and controlling significant food safety hazards throughout the food production chain.
• BRCGS – Global Food Standard Certification International food safety and quality standard according to the British Retail Consortium for food manufacturers and packers, covering foreign body control, allergen management, GMP checks, risk zone determination, and traceability.
• BRCGS/IoP – Packaging Materials Certification Global standard for food packaging quality and safety written by the British Retail Consortium and the Institute of Packaging, applying to primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging manufacturers.
• GLOBALG.A.P IFA – Integrated Farm Assurance Most common food safety standard for agriculture worldwide, defining Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) for growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, field crops, and propagation materials (formerly known as EUREPGAP).
• GLOBALG.A.P PPM – Plant Propagation Material Certification Standard for food safety at the initial step of the agricultural process—plant propagation materials for vegetable saplings, tree saplings, etc.—defining good agricultural practice at the nursery level.
• GLOBALG.A.P GRASP – Social Responsibility Assessment GLOBALG.A.P Risk Assessment on Social Practices—an addition to regular GLOBALG.A.P audit covering worker representation, HR procedures, social policy, health, safety, working hours, and child labor prevention.
• Organic Certification – PPIS (Israel) Organic certification for produce marketed in Israel, regulated under Israeli organic produce law (2005), covering the agricultural industry from propagation material through growing, packaging, transport, and processing.
• Organic Certification – Europe (EEC 834/2007) Organic certification for produce marketed in European Union countries, regulated under Council Regulation (EEC) No. 834/2007, with PPIS as the Israeli regulator for organic produce designated for export to Europe.
• Organic Certification – United States (NOP) Organic certification for produce marketed in the United States under the USDA NOP (National Organic Program) plan (7 CFR §205).
• IMC-GAP – Medical Cannabis Good Agricultural Practice Certification for growing and propagation of medical cannabis under proper conditions, based on Israel's Ministry of Health Procedure 151 (IMC-G.A.P), requiring continuous control and compliance with agricultural, environmental, and safety requirements.
• AgroCheck – Agricultural Produce Control Program Quality control and monitoring program for agricultural produce for the Israeli domestic market, including pesticide use control in fresh crops and packaging process monitoring.
• ISO 13485 – Medical Devices Quality Management Certification International standard for quality management systems specifically tailored to organizations involved in the design, development, production, installation, and servicing of medical devices, emphasizing risk management, traceability, documentation control, and regulatory compliance.
• AS9100 – Aerospace Quality Management Certification Quality management system standard for the aerospace industry based on ISO 9001 with additional requirements specified by the aerospace industry to meet NASA and FAA quality demands, delivered in partnership with NSF-ISR.
• ISO 22716 – Cosmetics GMP Certification Guidelines for good manufacturing practices (GMP) for the cosmetics industry, providing requirements for production, control, storage, and shipment of cosmetic products. IQC has conducted audits to this standard since 2010.
• ISO 50001 – Energy Management Certification Standard defining requirements for energy management and conservation in organizations, addressing both planning and ongoing management of energy resources with benefits including improved energy performance and reduced operational costs.
• ISO 39001 / SI 9301 – Road Traffic Safety Certification Road traffic safety management system standard based on ISO 9001 with additions for road traffic safety organizations, developed in collaboration with Israel's Ministry of Transportation.
• ISO 17100 – Translation Services Certification Standard defining requirements for translation services, specifying requirements for human resources, support equipment, and tools used during translation, covering the workflow from project receipt to client delivery.
• ISO/IEC 42001 – Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) Certification First international standard for AI management systems, designed to help organizations develop or use AI in their products or services in a structured, ethical, and transparent way.
• ISO 27701 – Privacy Information Management Certification International standard extending ISO 27001, specializing in personal information privacy management (PIMS), providing a comprehensive framework for GDPR and similar privacy law compliance.
• ISO 27017 – Cloud Services Security Certification Standard for protection of information in cloud services, providing additional guidelines and requirements to address risks and threats in cloud environments for both cloud service providers and customers.
• ISO 27018 – PII Protection in Public Clouds Certification Standard for protection of personally identifiable information (PII) in public clouds acting as PII processors, providing guidelines for information security, cybersecurity, and privacy protection.
• ISO 27032 – Cybersecurity Certification International cybersecurity standard acting as an extension to ISO 27001, providing guidelines for information protection while improving existing controls in the organization's cybersecurity domain.
• ISO 27799 – Health Informatics Information Security Certification International standard for information security management in the health sector, extending ISO 27001 to provide tools for healthcare organizations to protect accessibility, integrity, and confidentiality of personal medical information.
• Inspection and Control Services Inspection services conducted according to client-specified standards and specifications, including importers and exporters, with certificates recognized in Israel and internationally.
• Training and Courses Professional training courses characterized by high professional level, personal attention in small groups, emphasis on practice, event analysis, simulations, and solutions, with customized in-house organizational training available at the client's site.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~8,000 organizations certified in Israel and overseas
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bureau Veritas Certification (BVC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIQC is the exclusive subcontractor in Israel for Bureau Veritas Certification, the world's largest certification body. This partnership enables IQC to issue BVC certificates recognized globally, providing Israeli organizations with access to one of the most widely recognized certification brands worldwide.
• NSF-ISRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSF-ISR is the American certification body for aviation, aerospace, and defense sectors, offering the most recent versions of the AS9100 standard. IQC partners with NSF-ISR to certify Israeli organizations for aerospace quality standards.
• NSF InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSF International provides BRCGS Global Food Standard and BRCGS Global Food Packaging Standard certifications through IQC. This partnership allows IQC to offer GFSI-recognized food safety certifications to Israeli food and packaging manufacturers for export markets.
• RVA (Dutch Accreditation Body)coreOthersRVA (Raad voor Accreditatie) provides direct international accreditation to IQC for ISO/IEC 17021-1 (C560) and ISO/IEC 17065 (C574). RVA is a signatory to the IAF MLA, making IQC's certificates internationally recognized.
• Accredia (Italian Accreditation Body)coreOthersAccredia (02227) provides direct international accreditation to IQC for ISO/IEC 17021-1. As an IAF MLA signatory, Accredia accreditation ensures international recognition of IQC-issued certificates.
• IAF (International Accreditation Forum)minorOthersIAF operates multilateral recognition arrangements (MLA) among accreditation bodies worldwide. Both RVA and Accredia are signatories to the IAF MLA, enabling IQC-certified organizations to achieve 'certified once, accepted everywhere'.
• PPIS (Plant Protection and Inspection Services, Israeli Ministry of Agriculture)coreOthersPPIS is the Israeli regulator for organic produce and cannabis cultivation. IQC is authorized by PPIS to certify organizations for organic standards (domestic, EU, US markets) and IMC-GAP for medical cannabis, acting under government mandate.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BSI Group: UK-origin standards body and one of the world's largest certification bodies, originally responsible for many of the ISO standards IQC certifies against. BSI serves Israeli organizations directly and competes most directly on ISO 27001 and quality management certifications.
• DNV: Norway-based certification body with strong food safety, quality, and information security certification offerings. DNV competes with IQC in food safety (ISO 22000, FSSC 22000) and information security certifications for Israeli enterprise customers.
• Intertek: Global Total Quality Assurance provider offering testing, inspection, and certification across quality, environmental, food safety, and product safety standards. Competes with IQC for Israeli exporters needing international certifications.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global testing and certification organization offering ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001 and industry-specific certifications (ISO 13485, ISO 22000, AS9100 equivalents). Competes with IQC for Israeli customers requiring globally recognized management system certifications.
• SGS: Global leader in testing, inspection, and certification with a comprehensive multi-standard portfolio (quality, environment, food safety, cybersecurity). SGS serves Israeli exporters directly and competes with IQC for the same international-standard certification engagements.
• Bureau Veritas: The world's largest testing, inspection, and certification company and IQC's exclusive subcontractor partner in Israel. Bureau Veritas is a comparable at the global level because it operates the same multi-standard certification model (ISO 9001/14001/45001/22000, etc.) and could compete directly with IQC if the exclusivity arrangement were altered or terminated.
• NSF International: US-based public health and safety organization that both partners with IQC (for BRCGS food and packaging certifications in Israel) and competes globally in food safety, water, and consumer product certification. Comparable because it operates in the same niche certification categories IQC serves.
• LRQA: Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance is a major global certification body offering ISO management system certification across the same standards IQC certifies (9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 22000). LRQA competes for Israeli multinational and exporter accounts requiring internationally recognized certifications.
• TÜV SÜD: Major German-based certification and testing body with deep ISO management system certification offerings and strong European recognition. TÜV SÜD competes for Israeli manufacturers and exporters needing internationally recognized certifications under the same ISO and industry-specific schemes IQC offers.

Direct peers

• Standards Institution of Israel (SII): Israel's national standards body and a competing certification body that certifies organizations against Israeli and international standards in the same local market as IQC. SII is the most direct domestic competitor, holding government-mandated positions that IQC's privatization-era growth was designed to challenge.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance24 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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