CertUnion

What CertUnion does

CertUnion (operating as CertUnion Hungary Tanúsító Kft.) is a Budapest-based third-party certification body founded in 2010, accredited by the Hungarian National Accreditation Authority (NAH) under the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (IAF-MLA) to issue internationally recognized management-system certificates. The company delivers ISO certification audits across ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), ISO 45001 (occupational H&S), ISO 50001 (energy), ISO 27001 (information security), ISO 37001 (anti-bribery), and HACCP (food safety), and sells these as both standalone and integrated multi-standard audit engagements.

The operating model is built around a small core team of approximately five staff supported by a wider contracted auditor network, with governance oversight from an Impartiality Committee (SzPB) — a structural requirement for accredited certification bodies that materially underwrites client trust. Pricing is quote-based, per-audit, and tied to man-days, scope, and number of standards bundled; revenue is generated from initial certifications, surveillance audits, recertifications, appeals, and ancillary training services.

CertUnion targets Hungarian enterprises that require recognized certificates for regulatory compliance, tender eligibility, and supply-chain acceptance. The firm has progressively broadened its standards portfolio (ISO 27001 in 2021, ISO 37001 and ISO 45001 in 2022, consolidated ISO 9001/14001 accreditation in 2024) and has invested in a Knowledge Center of eBooks and articles together with a bilingual (Hungarian/English) website, indicating both product and geographic broadening intent beyond its domestic base.

Name

CertUnion

Legal name

CertUnion Hungary Tanúsító Korlátolt Felelősségű Társaság

Website

https://certunion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CertUnion is a Budapest-based, NAH-accredited ISO certification body (founded 2010) that audits and certifies Hungarian enterprises against ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, 27001, 37001 and HACCP, selling standalone and integrated multi-standard audits on a quote-based model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ISO Management System Certification

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Accredited Certification Bodies (CBs) – ISO 22000/FSSC 22000/BRCGS/SQF (AFALACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Management System Certification (Food Safety + Quality/Environment/OHS) (AFALACAI), Food Safety & Quality Scheme Certifications (GFSI Programs) (AFALAMAI)

Keywords

• ISO certification services
• Management system audits
• Conformity assessment
• Quality management certification
• Food safety certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Budapest

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ISO Certification Services: CertUnion earns revenue by conducting audits and issuing certificates for ISO management system standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, ISO 37001) and HACCP food safety certification. Revenue is earned per certification/audit engagement. Clients pay for initial certification, surveillance audits, and renewal audits across standard-specific or integrated certification programs.
2. Appeals Processing: CertUnion charges a non-refundable appeal fee of 180,000 HUF (500,000 HUF per Hungarian-language page) for appeals against certification decisions. The fee is refunded if the appeal is upheld, generating processing income on rejected appeals.
3. Training and Education Services: CertUnion provides training programs and examination services, collecting fees for education and certification of professionals. Data from the privacy notice indicates processing of training enrollment data and issuance of training certificates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CertUnion Hungary Tanúsító Kft. is a Hungarian-accredited third-party certification body that conducts management system audits and issues internationally recognized ISO certificates across seven standards: ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety), ISO 50001 (energy), ISO 27001 (information security), ISO 37001 (anti-bribery), and HACCP (food safety), as well as an integrated multi-standard audit service. Revenue is earned per initial certification, surveillance audit, and renewal audit engagement. The company is accredited by Hungary's National Accreditation Authority (NAH) under the IAF-MLA, giving its certificates international recognition.

Product overview

CertUnion is a Hungarian certification body offering a portfolio of management system certification services based on international ISO standards. The core offerings include individual certifications for ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety), ISO 50001 (Energy), ISO 27001 (Information Security), ISO 37001 (Anti-bribery), and HACCP (Food Safety). Additionally, CertUnion provides an Integrated Audit service that consolidates multiple standard certifications into a single audit process. These services are designed to help organizations demonstrate compliance, improve operational efficiency, and build stakeholder trust through independent third-party certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISO 9001 Certification Third-party Quality Management System certification service (ISO 9001) for organizations that need to demonstrate their ability to consistently provide products and services meeting customer and regulatory requirements. Used by Hungarian organizations across industries to support tender eligibility, customer trust, and quality commitments.
• ISO 14001 Certification Third-party Environmental Management System certification service (ISO 14001) for organizations that need to demonstrate improved environmental performance, more efficient resource use, and waste reduction. Used by Hungarian organizations for regulatory compliance and stakeholder reporting.
• ISO 45001 Certification Third-party Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification service (ISO 45001) for organizations that need a framework to manage employee health and safety, reduce workplace risks, and demonstrate safety improvements.
• ISO 50001 Certification Third-party Energy Management System certification service (ISO 50001) for organizations that want to establish systems and processes to improve energy performance, efficiency, use, and consumption.
• ISO 27001 Certification Third-party Information Security Management System certification service (ISO 27001) for organizations that need to manage the security of financial information, intellectual property, employee data, and information entrusted by third parties.
• ISO 37001 Certification Third-party Anti-bribery Management System certification service (ISO 37001) for organizations that need to prevent, detect, and address bribery through policies, controls, and ongoing monitoring, often to satisfy tender or stakeholder expectations.
• HACCP Certification Third-party food safety certification service based on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), providing a systematic approach for food sector organizations to identify, evaluate, and control food safety hazards.
• Integrated Audit Combined multi-standard audit service that consolidates certification across multiple ISO management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 37001) into a single engagement, reducing external audit cost and operational disruption for organizations seeking integrated certification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Integrated audits reduce external audit costs and operational disruptions compared to conducting separate individual standard audits.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Accreditation Authority (NAH) - HungarycoreOthersCertUnion holds accreditation from Hungary's National Accreditation Authority (NAH) for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, and ISO 37001 certifications. NAH is a signatory of the IAF-MLA, which ensures international recognition of CertUnion-issued certificates. Accreditation documents are publicly available on the CertUnion website.
• International Accreditation Forum (IAF)coreOthersCertUnion's NAH accreditation places it under the IAF-MLA multilateral recognition framework, meaning its certificates are accepted internationally across IAF member countries. The IAF database provides public access to verify issued certificates.
• CQI/IRCAminorOthersCertUnion's auditor training and registration processes involve CQI/IRCA. The privacy notice indicates that CQI/IRCA conducts data management according to UK regulations (Chartered Quality Institute, 90 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1EU).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DNV: International accredited certification body offering ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001/50001 and integrated management system certification. Active across CEE and a credible competitor to CertUnion for enterprise clients.
• SGS: World's largest TIC company offering ISO management system certification, integrated audits, and food safety (HACCP) schemes. Directly comparable to CertUnion across the full product portfolio, but with global scale.
• Bureau Veritas: Major international TIC group offering ISO certification, integrated audits, and HACCP services. Directly comparable product portfolio and competes with CertUnion for cross-border clients served from Hungary.
• TÜV SÜD: Global certification body providing ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001 and integrated management system audits. Comparable in product offering but with a broader international footprint and larger auditor network than CertUnion.
• Lloyd's Register (LRQA): UK-based accredited certification body offering ISO management system certification and integrated audits. Competes with CertUnion for ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001 engagements, particularly for international clients.
• TÜV Rheinland: One of the largest global TIC (testing, inspection, certification) players, offering ISO management system certification across all standards CertUnion covers. Operates in Hungary and competes for the same mid-market and enterprise RFPs but with vastly deeper international reach.
• DEKRA: German-headquartered testing and certification organization offering ISO management system certification. Operates in Hungary and competes directly for the same client segments.

Direct peers

• CertOpus: Hungarian accredited certification body offering ISO management system certification directly within Hungary. The closest direct domestic peer to CertUnion in terms of geography, scale, and product mix.
• MSZT (Hungarian Standards Institution): Hungary's national standards body and one of the longest-established certification providers in the country. Competes with CertUnion for ISO certifications in the Hungarian market, with stronger incumbency and brand recognition.

Regional players

• EuroCert: CEE-based accredited certification body offering ISO management system certification. Comparable in size and regional scope to CertUnion, primarily serving Central European markets with similar integrated-audit offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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