Audit Service & Certification

What Audit Service & Certification does

Audit Service & Certification (AS&C) is a privately held international ISO certification body headquartered in Borgo Maggiore, San Marino, with a regional office in Callao, Peru serving Latin American markets. The company assesses and certifies organizational management systems against a broad portfolio of ISO standards, including ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety), ISO 27001 (Information Security), ISO 27701 (Privacy), ISO/IEC 42001 (AI Management), ISO 22000 (Food Safety), ISO 37001 (Anti-Bribery), ISO 22301 (Business Continuity), ISO 20121 (Sustainable Events), and others, alongside specialized programs such as GMP, GACP, and a proprietary 'Prodotto Italiano' mark. AS&C's certificates are issued under accreditation from the International Accreditation Service (IAS), which is the foundational license conferring international recognition. The firm reports no proprietary technology platform beyond a client portal (bpm.auditservicecertification.com) for certificate lifecycle management.

The business operates a recurring revenue model: certification engagements follow a two-stage audit process (Stage 1 and Stage 2), with certificates typically valid for three years and periodic surveillance audits. The AS&C Academy delivers accredited Lead Auditor training courses online-synchronously, ranging from 24-40 hours across major ISO standards, providing a secondary professional services revenue stream and a customer acquisition touchpoint. GTM is sales-led and direct, with the company website, phone, email, and social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) used for demand generation, and multilingual content (Italian, English, Spanish) addressing multiple geographies.

The customer base spans roughly 15+ named logos across diverse verticals including food and baby nutrition (Plasmon, Buona, Moresi), universities (Università di Parma, Università di Siena), renewable energy (Voltalia), telecommunications (Mordacchini), theme parks (Leolandia), and public administration (Comune di Colleferro). Leadership comprises a Technical Director (Dott. Matteo Parpinel) and senior Lead Auditors such as Michela Arezzini (20 years in OH&S management systems). The company recently refreshed its certification mark (effective 23/01/2026) and operates with 11-50 employees, with no disclosed funding, ownership structure, or revenue figures.

Name

Audit Service & Certification

Legal name

Audit Service & Certification

Website

https://auditservicecertification.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Audit Service & Certification (AS&C) is an internationally accredited ISO certification body issuing certificates under IAS accreditation, serving Italian and LATAM enterprises, public entities, and universities across quality, safety, information security, and AI management standards, complemented by accredited Lead Auditor training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ISO Management System Certification Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Services, Nec (8900), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal, Governance, Privacy & Audit Certifications (EDAAANAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• ISO certification services
• Management system audits
• Lead auditor training
• Accredited certification body
• Compliance certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Borgo Maggiore

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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: AS&C charges organizations fees for assessing and certifying their management systems against ISO standards. Certificates are typically valid for three years, with surveillance audits required periodically. This is the core revenue driver of the business.
2. AS&C Academy Training Courses: The company offers accredited Lead Auditor training courses (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 27001) delivered online-synchronously. Courses run 24-40 hours and lead to recognized qualifications. The Academy provides instructor-led training by certified Lead Auditors with practical exercises and community access.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Audit Service & Certification (AS&C) is an internationally recognized ISO certification body that assesses and certifies organizational management systems against ISO standards, including ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 42001, 22000, 37001, and others. It also issues specialized certifications such as GMP, GACP, and Prodotto Italiano, and operates AS&C Academy which delivers accredited Lead Auditor training courses online-synchronously. Certificates are typically valid for three years, with periodic surveillance audits required.

Product overview

Audit Service & Certification (AS&C) is an international ISO certification body offering certification services across multiple ISO standards and specialized certification programs. The core offering consists of certification services for various management system standards including ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety), ISO 27001 (Information Security), ISO 27701 (Privacy), ISO 42001 (AI Management), ISO 20000-1 (IT Services), ISO 50001 (Energy), ISO 22000 (Food Safety), ISO 22301 (Business Continuity), ISO 37001 (Anti-Bribery), ISO 22716 (Cosmetics GMP), ISO 20121 (Sustainable Events), ISO 37301 (Compliance), and ISO 39001 (Road Traffic Safety). Additional certifications include GMP, GACP, and Prodotto Italiano (Italian Product). AS&C Academy provides accredited training courses for Lead Auditor qualifications, while the Client Area Portal offers certified clients online access to documents and certification management. The company operates from San Marino with additional presence in Peru for Latin American markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification Quality Management System certification that helps organizations ensure consistent quality in products and services, intended for companies, public entities, and other organizations seeking internationally recognized quality certification.
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification Environmental Management System certification for organizations that need to manage environmental responsibilities systematically and demonstrate environmental performance to stakeholders.
• ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Certification Health and Safety Management System certification for workplace safety and risk reduction; recognized by INAIL for reduced insurance premiums under the OT23 model.
• ISO 27001 Information Security Management Certification Information Security Management System certification for protecting organizational data and information assets, aligned with ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
• ISO 27701 Privacy Information Management Certification Privacy Information Management System extension to ISO 27001 for personal data protection compliance.
• ISO 42001 AI Management System Certification Artificial Intelligence Management System certification aligned with ISO/IEC 42001:2023 for organizations developing or deploying responsible AI systems.
• ISO 20000-1 IT Service Management Certification IT Service Management System certification for organizations delivering quality IT services to internal or external customers.
• ISO 50001 Energy Management Certification Energy Management System certification for organizations seeking to improve energy performance and reduce energy costs.
• ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Certification Food Safety Management System certification for organizations in the food industry supply chain.
• ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management Certification Business Continuity Management System certification for organizational resilience and continuity of operations during disruptions.
• ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management Certification Anti-Bribery Management System certification that provides legal protection under D.Lgs 231/01 in Italy against administrative liability.
• ISO 22716 Cosmetics GMP Certification Good Manufacturing Practices certification for the cosmetics industry under ISO 22716.
• ISO 20121 Sustainable Events Certification Event Sustainability Management System certification for organizations that organize or manage events seeking to improve sustainability performance.
• ISO 37301 Compliance Management Certification Compliance Management System certification for organizations seeking to demonstrate regulatory and legal compliance.
• ISO 39001 Road Traffic Safety Certification Road Traffic Safety Management System certification for organizations whose operations interact with road traffic safety.
• GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Certification Good Manufacturing Practice certification for pharmaceutical and food industries.
• GACP Good Agricultural and Collection Practice Certification Good Agricultural and Collection Practice certification for herbal medicines and botanical products.
• Prodotto Italiano (Italian Product) Certification Italian Product certification mark that verifies the Italian origin of products; the first company certified with this mark was Plasmon.
• AS&C Academy Lead Auditor Training Courses Accredited Lead Auditor training courses covering ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001, delivered online-synchronously with durations of 24-40 hours, practical exercises, case studies, and instructor-led sessions by certified Lead Auditors.

Quantifiable outcome

• INAIL recognizes ISO 45001-certified companies with reduced average tariff rates via the OT23 model, resulting in lower annual insurance costs.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IAS (International Accreditation Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAS&C is an internationally recognized certification body acknowledged by IAS (International Accreditation Service). This accreditation is foundational to AS&C's legitimacy, enabling the company to issue certificates that are recognized both nationally and internationally. IAS accreditation serves as the quality assurance mechanism for AS&C's certification activities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Rheinland: TÜV Rheinland is a major global TIC company offering ISO certification, auditor training, and management systems services — directly overlapping AS&C's certification and AS&C Academy training offerings at much larger scale.
• DNV: DNV is a leading global certification body with strong positions in ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, and emerging digital/AI standards, and has invested heavily in digital audit platforms — competing directly with AS&C for both enterprise clients and emerging AI governance mandates.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) giant with a broad ISO management systems certification practice across quality, environment, occupational health and safety, and information security — competing head-to-head with AS&C in the same scheme categories.
• SGS: SGS is the world's largest TIC company, offering ISO certification, auditing, and training services across virtually every management system standard AS&C covers, with a global auditor network that dwarfs AS&C's 11–50 employee base.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a major global TIC firm offering accredited ISO certification across quality, environment, OH&S, energy, food safety, and information security — directly competing with AS&C's full ISO portfolio for multinational clients.
• Intertek: Intertek is a global TIC company providing accredited ISO management systems certification alongside product testing and inspection — overlapping with AS&C's certification services across multiple ISO schemes for enterprise clients.
• BSI Group: BSI is one of the world's largest ISO certification bodies and the originator of many ISO standards, offering accredited certification across quality, security, sustainability, and AI governance — directly overlapping AS&C's portfolio but at vastly greater scale and global reach.
• DEKRA: DEKRA is a Germany-based global TIC organization offering accredited ISO certification services across quality, environmental, occupational health and safety, and information security — competing with AS&C in the broader European certification market.

Direct peers

• CertiQuality: CertiQuality is an Italian ISO certification body (part of RINA group historically) offering accredited management systems certification across the same ISO schemes as AS&C, serving as a direct domestic competitor in the Italian market.
• RINA: RINA is an Italy-headquartered certification body (Genoa) offering accredited ISO certification and Lead Auditor training, directly comparable to AS&C as a domestically-based Italian certifier competing for the same Italian enterprise and SME clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance19 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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