Quest Certification (P) Ltd.

What Quest Certification (P) Ltd. does

Quest Certification (P) Ltd. is an independent, third-party certification body headquartered in Chennai, India, authorized to audit organizations and issue certificates against a range of international management system standards. Its core offerings cover 12 standards including ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment), ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety), ISO 22000 (food safety), ISO 50001 (energy), ISO 27001 (information security), ISO 20000 (IT service management), ISO 13485 (medical devices), ISO 31000 (risk), HACCP, GMP and 5S, along with CE marking product certification and inspection services (third-party, vendor, shop, expediting and pre-dispatch inspections). Complementary service lines include training, the QCI-licensed WASH workplace safety and hygiene assessment, and dedicated water, energy, safety and food safety (Hygiene Rating Scheme) audits.

The company holds dual accreditation from JAS-ANZ (a signatory to IAF MLA and PAC MLA) and India's NABCB, which underwrite the international credibility of the certificates it issues. Quest Certification maintains regional assessors across India and overseas presence in at least 15 countries spanning South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North America. Revenue is generated on a professional-services basis via per-audit and per-man-day fees, with publicly disclosed food safety audit pricing tiered by food-handler count. Customers include a mix of Indian enterprises (Renault Nissan, Fortis, Aravind Eye Hospital, CUMI, Aachi Masala, Idhayam Oil, Adyar Ananda Bhavan, Viking Textiles) and government or quasi-government bodies (Chennai Port, Airport Authority of India, Indian Railways, Ordnance Factory Board, Tamil Nadu Government). Adjacent to certification, the firm also operates a Media Division for advertising and corporate films and an Export Division authorized by the Ordnance Factory Board to promote Indian Ministry of Defence manufactured products internationally.

Name

Quest Certification (P) Ltd.

Legal name

Quest Certification (P) Ltd.

Website

https://questcertification.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quest Certification (P) Ltd. is an India-based, JAS-ANZ and NABCB accredited third-party certification body that audits organizations and issues certificates against ISO, HACCP, GMP, 5S and CE standards for manufacturing, government, healthcare and food-sector clients across India and 15 international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management System Certification

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Services, Nec (8900)

akta.pro primary industry

EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001) (BPAHAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation (BPADANAD), Certification & Licensing Exam Management Platforms (EDAFADAG), Accreditation Support for ISO/IEC 17025 & PT Participation Compliance (Food Labs) (AFALAKAK)

Keywords

• Management system certification
• ISO certification services
• Third-party audits
• Product certification
• Inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 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 and Audit Services: Quest Certification generates revenue through providing audit services and issuing certificates against various management system standards including ISO certifications. The company charges audit fees based on number of food handlers and man-days required. They provide affordable services for small to medium-sized businesses while serving organizations of all sizes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Quest Certification is an independent, third-party assessment body authorized to audit organizations and issue certificates against a variety of management system standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, GMP, ISO 13485, 5S, HACCP, and CE marking. The company serves manufacturing and service industries throughout India and worldwide through its network of regional assessors and operations across 15+ countries.

Product overview

Quest Certification (P) Ltd. is a third-party certification body offering a comprehensive portfolio of certification and assessment services. The core offerings include Management System Certification covering 12 international standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, ISO 13485, ISO 31000, HACCP, GMP, and 5S), Product Certification including CE Marking, and Inspection Services (Third Party, Shop, Vendor, Expediting, Pre-Dispatch). Supporting services include Training, Wash Assessment (COVID-19 workplace safety), Water Audit, Energy Audit, Safety Audit, and Food Safety Audit. The company also operates a Media Division for advertising/corporate films and an Export Division for defense products. The portfolio is delivered through a network of regional assessors across India and operations in multiple international markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Management System Certification Third-party certification services covering 12 international management system standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, ISO 13485, ISO 31000, HACCP, GMP, and 5S) for organizations seeking to demonstrate compliance and quality assurance.
• ISO 9001:2015 Certification Quality Management System (QMS) certification that assists companies in meeting statutory and regulatory requirements while achieving excellence in customer service and delivery.
• ISO 14001:2015 Certification Environmental management system certification that specifies requirements for designing and implementing systems to enhance organizational environmental performance.
• ISO 45001:2018 Certification Occupational health and safety management system certification providing a framework to increase safety and reduce workplace risks, the world's first international standard for OH&S.
• ISO 22000:2018 Certification International Food Safety standard certification designed to harmonize requirements for food safety management for businesses within the food chain.
• ISO 50001:2018 Certification Energy management certification providing a robust framework for optimizing energy efficiency in public and private sector organizations.
• ISO 27001 Certification Information security management system certification, the leading international standard focused on information security published by ISO and IEC.
• ISO 20000 Certification Global standard for information technology service management (ITSM) system requirements, supporting organizations to embed service lifecycle strategy.
• ISO 13485 Certification Medical device industry certification ensuring that all medical devices meet proper regulatory compliance laws and customer needs.
• ISO 31000 Certification International standard providing principles and guidelines for effective risk management applicable to any kind of organization.
• HACCP Certification Food safety certification based on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, a systematic preventive approach to food safety hazards.
• GMP Certification Good Manufacturing Practices certification ensuring products like food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical goods are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards.
• 5S Certification Workplace organization and standardization certification based on five principles: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.
• CE Marking Product certification service that confirms products meet applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements for the European marketplace.
• Inspection Services Comprehensive inspection services including Third Party Inspection, Shop Inspection, Vendor Assessment, Expediting Inspection, and Pre-Dispatch Inspection for various industrial items.
• Training Services Training courses for various management systems, safety training, 5S training, food safety training, employee motivational training, and business development training.
• WASH Assessment Workplace Assessment for Safety and Hygiene (WASH) scheme by QCI providing COVID-19 prevention and mitigation management system assessment.
• Water Audit Audit service that determines water lost from distribution systems due to leakage and other reasons, providing detailed profile of distribution systems and water users.
• Energy Audit Audit service for finding energy efficiency measures and assessing their financial viability, applicable to all types of establishments and organizations.
• Safety Audit Audit service used to gather information about workplace aspects for evaluating risk levels for health or safety issues.
• Food Safety Audit Food safety audit services including Hygiene Rating Scheme for food service sectors, hotels, restaurants, bakeries, and retail food shops.
• Media Division Advertising services including advertising making, corporate films, animation works, and release of advertisements in print and visual media.
• Export Division Authorized agency for promoting export of Indian Ministry of Defence manufactured products including guns, pistols, ammunition, weapons, and defence equipment to various countries.

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Quality Council of India (QCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuest Certification partners with Quality Council of India for WASH (Workplace Assessment for Safety & Hygiene) scheme. WASH is a QCI scheme that provides companies/organizations a framework to demonstrate relevant due diligence and preparedness on Safety & Hygiene aspects, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic situation.
• Ordnance Factory BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuest Certification is an authorized agency to promote the export of defence products in different countries, authorized by the Ordnance Factory Board. They are approved to promote Indian Ministry of Defence manufactured products including Guns, Pistols, Hand Grenades, Ammunitions, Weapons, Chemicals & Explosives, Armoured vehicles, Mine Protected Vehicle, Parachutes, Troop comfort items, Bullet proof vests, Optical devices and various other Defence Products to various countries.
• Major Television ChannelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerQuest Certification's Media Division has tie-ups with major television channels for release of advertisements in print media and visual media. This partnership supports their advertising and media services division.
• JAS-ANZ (Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand)coreOthersJAS-ANZ is the government-appointed accreditation body of Australia and New Zealand. Quest Certification has achieved accreditation from JAS-ANZ for Quality Management System, Environmental Management System, Occupational Health and Safety Management System, Food Safety Management System and Energy Management System. JAS-ANZ is a signatory to IAF MLA & PAC MLA.
• NABCB (National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies)coreOthersNABCB is a constituent of Quality Council of India (QCI) and is the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies. Quest Certification is accredited under NABCB for Quality Management System, Environmental Management System and Occupational Health and Safety Management System. NABCB is internationally recognized and represents interests of Indian industry at international forums.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Intertek India: Global TIC incumbent operating across India offering ISO, product, and inspection certifications plus testing services. Direct comparable in the multi-standard certification space serving Indian manufacturers and exporters.
• DNV (India): Global certification body with strong presence in India across ISO management systems, food safety, and maritime/energy verticals. Comparable accredited certification portfolio and similar multi-standard cross-sell motion.
• TÜV Rheinland India: German-origin certification body with Indian operations providing ISO, CE marking, and product safety certification. Highly comparable accreditation-driven business model and enterprise customer segment.
• TÜV SÜD South Asia: Major German-origin TIC player with established South Asia operations providing ISO, product, and industry certifications. Comparable in offering portfolio; competes for the same enterprise and manufacturing clients in India.
• BSI Group India: National standards body of the UK with India presence offering ISO management system certifications and training. Comparable standards portfolio and enterprise positioning, with global brand recognition.
• Bureau Veritas India: Global testing, inspection, and certification giant with major Indian operations offering ISO management system, food safety, and industry-specific certifications. Directly comparable as an enterprise-focused third-party certification body but with vastly larger scale and global brand recognition.
• SGS India: World's largest TIC company with substantial Indian footprint offering ISO certifications, food safety audits, and inspection services. Competes for similar multinational and Indian enterprise clients.

Direct peers

• IRQS (Indian Register of Quality Systems): India-based certification body providing ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and other management system certifications to Indian manufacturers and service industries. Same mid-tier, India-focused positioning as Quest.
• TÜV India (TÜV NORD Group): Indian-headquartered certification body within the TÜV NORD network, offering ISO management system certifications, product certification, and training. Closest scale-comparable direct peer competing for the same Indian SME and enterprise clients.

Others

• Quality Council of India (QCI): National accreditation apex body that constitutes NABCB, Quest's domestic accreditation partner. Functions as regulator/ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor, but shapes the competitive landscape for Indian certification bodies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

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Funding overview

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