Iran Standard and Quality Inspection

What Iran Standard and Quality Inspection does

Iran Standard and Quality Inspection (ISQI) is a Tehran-headquartered, privately-held testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company founded in 1989. It provides an integrated portfolio of services spanning vehicle safety and emissions testing, goods and industrial-equipment inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT), market research via Iran's largest outbound call center (capacity: 25,000 standard interviews per day), quality and environmental consulting, and the ISQI Academy training platform. ISQI holds ISO 17020 inspection body accreditation across 13+ scopes, ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation in two product areas, Grade A classification from the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade, and additional certifications from the Department of Environment, National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company, and National Iranian Gas Company. Core customers are large state-owned and quasi-state actors — Iran Khodro, SAIPA, and IKCO in automotive, the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company and National Iranian Gas Company in petroleum, and the National Standardization Organization across sectors — supplemented by a domestic franchise/agency network and an international footprint in Georgia with counterpart agreements in China and Russia.

The business operates from a 14,000 sqm laboratory complex in Karaj equipped with HORIBA gas analyzers, MAHA chassis dynamometers, and AVL-branded diesel testing equipment capable of EURO IV/V/VI testing, plus specialized motorcycle emission, noise, and elevator component laboratories. Technology is built around a suite of internally-developed proprietary software: the Comprehensive Goods Inspection System (CIS), KarmaDO checklist builder, Vehicle Quality Assessment, Comprehensive Service Inspection (DOS portal), CATI/CAWI/CAPI survey platform, and the ISQI Academy education management system. Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-based fees (inspection, certification, and laboratory testing), supplemented by training subscription revenue, market research professional services fees, and franchise/licensing income. Distribution is sales-led to enterprise and government buyers, with self-service online portals (payment, appointment scheduling, complaint handling) and a nationwide franchise network extending reach into mid-market and provincial clients.

Name

Iran Standard and Quality Inspection

Legal name

شرکت بازرسی کیفیت و استاندارد ایران (Iran Standard and Quality Inspection Company)

Website

https://isqi.co.ir

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Iran Standard and Quality Inspection (ISQI) is a privately-held, Tehran-based testing, inspection, and certification company founded in 1989, serving Iran's automotive manufacturers, petroleum and industrial operators, and government regulators through accredited laboratory, field inspection, certification, market research, and training services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Testing, Inspection and Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pressure Equipment, Boilers & Heat Exchanger Inspection (EUAEAHAB), Leak Detection, Emissions & LDAR Testing (OGI, methane, fugitive emissions) (EUAEAHAL), Corrosion Inspection & Coating/CP Surveys (CUI, CP, DCVG/ACVG) (EUAEAHAF)

Keywords

• Vehicle emission testing
• Industrial inspection services
• Certification services
• Goods inspection
• Market research services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Inspection and Certification Services: Fees for vehicle inspection, goods inspection, industrial equipment inspection, and certification issuance (CE, bank certificates, customs certificates). Revenue varies based on the type and scope of inspection.
2. Vehicle Emissions and Safety Testing: Testing fees for vehicle emissions (EURO standards), fuel consumption measurement, and safety tests conducted at the laboratory complex.
3. Training and Education Services: Revenue from ISQI Academy's online and offline training courses, certification programs, and virtual conferences.
4. Market Research and Survey Services: Fees for conducting customer satisfaction surveys, market research projects, and opinion polling through the call center.
5. Franchise and Agency Fees: Revenue from granting agency franchises to qualified individuals and entities in various provinces and abroad.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ISQI provides accredited testing, inspection, and certification services alongside expert consulting, customer and market research, and training through its ISQI Academy. Operations span automotive emission and homologation testing, industrial and petroleum inspection, goods inspection for trade, healthcare-related assessments, and sustainable development services. The company runs the largest private lab complex in Iran with equipment from HORIBA, MAHA, and AVL, supported by proprietary software platforms and a national call-center-driven field-research operation.

Product overview

Iran Standard and Quality Inspection Company (ISQI) offers a broad portfolio of quality inspection, testing, certification, and consulting services alongside a suite of proprietary software systems and laboratory facilities. The core service offering is organized into six main pillars: (1) Testing and Examination — covering vehicle safety, emissions/fuel consumption, and non-destructive testing; (2) Inspection and Certification — including vehicle inspection, industrial equipment inspection, goods inspection, site inspection, CE marking, and medical center accreditation; (3) Customer and Market Research — with an outbound call center capable of 25,000 interviews per day; (4) Expert and Consulting Services — quality improvement and environmental consulting; (5) ISQI Academy — training and certification; and (6) Sustainable Development Services — renewable energy, carbon reduction, and green building. The company's software portfolio includes specialized applications for vehicle quality evaluation, comprehensive service inspection (DOS portal at dos.isqi.co.ir), goods and equipment inspection (CIS), vehicle emission testing (integrated with HORIBA analyzers), the KarmaDO inspection checklist builder, comprehensive survey software (CATI/CAWI/CAPI), online education (ISQI Academy), the KaraAmouz automotive training platform, and integrated dashboard/reporting systems. Laboratory facilities include a 14,000 m² emission testing center (gasoline vehicles up to Euro 5), diesel heavy vehicle laboratory, motorcycle emission laboratory, noise level laboratory, and elevator component testing laboratory. Internal operational systems include an office automation platform, financial/HR systems, and the Karma employee web application.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Testing and Examination Services Accredited laboratory testing and examination of products, materials, and components across automotive, industrial, petroleum, healthcare, and consumer-goods categories, performed in ISQI's private lab complex. Targeted at manufacturers, importers/exporters, and government regulators that require third-party verification against national and international standards.
• Inspection and Certification Services Third-party inspection of goods, equipment, and processes, with issuance of certification documents accepted by regulators, customs authorities, and trading partners. Customers include industrial operators, oil and gas companies, importers/exporters, and government bodies requiring accredited inspection reports for compliance and customs clearance.
• Expert and Consulting Services Specialist consulting on quality management, regulatory compliance, and sustainable development for enterprises and government clients. Targeted at quality, HSE, and sustainability leaders who need external expertise alongside inspection and certification work.
• Customer and Market Research Custom and syndicated customer and market research studies delivered through a large field-interviewer network, call center, and proprietary survey platform. Customers include consumer brands, financial-services firms, public-sector bodies, and NGOs needing nationally representative insight.
• ISQI Academy (Training Services) Structured training programs and courses for quality, inspection, and certification professionals delivered via the ISQI Academy platform. Targeted at working professionals, inspectors, and corporate trainees seeking accredited continuing education in quality and inspection disciplines.
• Sustainable Development Services Advisory, assessment, and certification support for corporate sustainability, environmental, and social responsibility programs. Targeted at enterprises and government bodies implementing ESG, environmental management, or social compliance initiatives.
• Call Center Services Large-scale inbound and outbound call center services used both internally for research and inspection scheduling and offered to external clients for customer engagement and survey work. Targeted at enterprises and government bodies needing high-volume, multi-mode customer or citizen contact.

Quantifiable outcome

• Conducted emission and fuel consumption tests for Iran's entire vehicle fleet as the trusted laboratory of the Department of Environment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FQC StandardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership organization listed on the International Partnerships page. FQC Standard is involved in standards and quality initiatives, contributing to ISQI's international knowledge exchange objectives.
• ESPADminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership organization listed on the International Partnerships page. ESPAD collaborates with ISQI on international standards and quality assurance programs.
• Chinese Trade CounterpartscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISQI has established counterpart agreements with trade partners in China to facilitate inspection and certification services for bilateral trade between Iran and China.
• Russian Trade CounterpartscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISQI has established counterpart agreements with trade partners in Russia to facilitate inspection and certification services for bilateral trade between Iran and Russia.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iran-standard-and-quality-inspection

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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