BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION DENMARK A/S

What BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION DENMARK A/S does

Bureau Veritas Certification Denmark A/S is the Danish operating subsidiary of Bureau Veritas Group (Euronext Paris: BVI), a global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) network with origins in 1828. The Fredericia-headquartered entity is a thin in-country team of 12 employees operating a full-service TIC portfolio: ISO management system certification (9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 42001, 50001, 55001, 37001, 22301, 13485, plus IATF 16949 and GFSI schemes such as FSSC 22000, BRCGS, IFS), accredited product certification for construction materials (concrete since 1999, bituminous mixtures since 2007), HSE and dangerous-goods consultancy, and data center lifecycle certification (EN 50600/ISO 22237). The firm is accredited by DANAK and notified by the EU Commission, allowing it to issue certificates that support CE marking. Denmark is one of the firm's six explicitly stated primary vertical markets alongside manufacturing/industrial, food and agriculture, IT and cybersecurity, construction/building materials, data centers, chemicals/dangerous goods, and sustainability services.

Revenue is generated across four streams: recurring certification cycles (subscription-style, with mandatory surveillance audits), training courses (public and company-tailored, including CQI-IRCA accredited auditor training), consultancy (sustainability/CSRD, EPD, LCA, REACH, dangerous-goods advisory), and inspection/audit services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The proprietary CHESS & DGDoc software platform is sold or licensed as a complement to dangerous-goods advisory work. Go-to-market is sales-led: dedicated industry contacts (e.g., Peter Worck for construction products, Conor Molloy for data centers), central phone line (+45 7731 1000), segmented website contact forms, events/webinars (BV Talks), whitepapers, and a career site. Strategic positioning is anchored in partnerships with the Climate Neutral Data Center Pact, TIC-Rådet, EUDCA, and the EU Commission, alongside named enterprise clients including DSV (multi-site certification across ~500 locations), Wärtsilä Danmark, Falck, Trefor, and Mercedes-Benz CPH.

Name

BUREAU VERITAS CERTIFICATION DENMARK A/S

Legal name

Bureau Veritas Denmark A/S

Website

https://bureauveritas.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1828

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bureau Veritas Certification Denmark A/S is the Danish operating subsidiary of the global Bureau Veritas Group (Euronext Paris: BVI), providing accredited ISO management system certification, product certification for construction materials, HSE and sustainability consulting, and data center lifecycle certification to enterprise and public-sector clients across manufacturing, food, IT, construction, and chemicals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Quality, Process Improvement & Lean/Six Sigma Certifications (EDAAANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Safety & Quality Scheme Certifications (GFSI Programs) (AFALAMAI), Social Compliance & Labor Standards Certification (SMETA/SA8000) (AFALAMAM), Legal, Governance, Privacy & Audit Certifications (EDAAANAN), Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Certifications (EDAAANAK), Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO)

Keywords

• Testing inspection certification
• ISO management systems
• Product certification services
• Compliance auditing
• Dangerous goods advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Fredericia

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certification Services: Revenue generated from providing certification services for various standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 22000, and many others. Certification fees are typically recurring as companies need to maintain their certifications through regular audits.
2. Training Services: Revenue from offering professional training courses in areas such as quality management, environmental management, work environment, sustainability, cybersecurity, dangerous goods (ADR/IMDG/IATA), food safety, and various ISO standards. Training is offered both publicly and as company-tailored courses.
3. Consultancy Services: Revenue from consultancy services including sustainability advisory (CSRD, LCA, EPD), regulatory monitoring, chemical documentation, REACH registration, dangerous goods advisory, and product safety consultancy.
4. Inspection and Audit Services: Revenue from providing inspection and audit services including industrial product certification, ATEX, PED, lifting equipment inspections, and food industry inspections.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bureau Veritas Certification Denmark A/S is an accredited certification body providing testing, inspection, and certification services for management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 42001, etc.), product certifications (concrete, asphalt, construction materials), dangerous goods consultancy, sustainability reporting (CSRD, LCA, EPD), data center lifecycle verification, and professional training courses. The company issues certificates enabling CE marking and market access for Danish and Nordic organizations across manufacturing, food, IT, chemicals, and energy sectors.

Product overview

Bureau Veritas Certification Denmark A/S operates as a comprehensive certification, inspection, testing, and advisory services company offering a multi-product portfolio centered on quality, environment, work environment, safety, and social responsibility. The core offering consists of certification services for international management system standards (ISO family), complemented by specialized product certification for construction materials (asphalt, concrete, binders, mortar), software tools (CHESS & DGDoc for dangerous goods), professional training courses, HSE consulting solutions, data center lifecycle certification, sustainability services (LCA, EPD, CSRD), and cybersecurity assessment services. The company provides both standalone services and integrated combination certifications with system standards like ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. As an accredited certification body by DANAK, Bureau Veritas issues certificates that enable CE marking and market access within the EU.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certification Services

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Climate Neutral Data Center Pact (CNDCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNDCP is a self-regulatory initiative (SRI) with over 80 operators and 22 trade associations. Bureau Veritas is one of the certification bodies authorized to use the assessment framework to verify if data centers meet legislation requirements. They verify compliance with EU taxonomy, Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), and CSRD.
• TIC-RådetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBureau Veritas has been directly involved in developing an assessment system according to EU classification system technical screening criteria and EU Code of Conduct for data center efficiency on behalf of the TIC Council and EU Commission.
• European Data Center Association (EUDCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBureau Veritas works with EUDCA members to ensure compliance with legislation including EU taxonomy, Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: Swiss-based global TIC leader offering inspection, verification, testing, and certification services across food, industrial, environmental, and consumer sectors. Operates in Denmark and competes with Bureau Veritas across ISO certification, food safety (FSSC 22000, BRCGS), and product certification.
• TÜV Rheinland: German global TIC company providing testing, inspection, and certification including ISO management systems, product safety, and cybersecurity. Overlaps with Bureau Veritas Denmark on ISO 9001/14001/27001 and CE marking services.
• DEKRA: German global TIC company operating in vehicle inspection, product testing, certification, and consulting. Overlaps with Bureau Veritas Denmark on industrial inspection, automotive certification (IATF 16949), and ISO management systems.
• Intertek: UK-headquartered TIC company offering assurance, testing, inspection, and certification across industries including food, energy, and commodities. Competes with Bureau Veritas Denmark in food safety certification, ISO systems, and sustainability assurance.
• TÜV SÜD: German global TIC provider offering auditing and certification services for ISO standards, product testing, and industry-specific schemes (e.g., automotive, medical devices). Comparable on ISO certification, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, and cybersecurity assessments.

Direct peers

• DNV: Norway-headquartered global TIC company offering management system certification (ISO 9001/14001/45001), product certification, and maritime services. Direct overlap with Bureau Veritas Denmark across ISO certification, sustainability verification, and energy transition assurance in the Nordic region.
• Kiwa: Netherlands-based TIC company specialising in certification across fire safety, water, energy, food, and sustainability. Direct overlap with Bureau Veritas Denmark on FSSC 22000, ISO 14001/45001, and energy/sustainability certification.
• FORCE Technology: Danish technology consultancy and TIC provider offering testing, inspection, and certification services with strong domestic market presence. Directly comparable to Bureau Veritas Denmark as a local Danish TIC provider serving industrial and energy customers.
• BSI Group: UK-headquartered standards body and certification company offering ISO management system certification, training, and standards publishing. Direct competitor to Bureau Veritas Denmark on ISO 9001/14001/27001/42001 certification and auditor training.

Others

• Eurofins Scientific: Luxembourg-based bioanalytical testing group with growing certification and auditing services. Adjacent rather than direct overlap; competes most closely in food safety testing and certification ecosystems where Bureau Veritas Denmark operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bureau-veritas-certification-denmark-a-s

Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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