Global Certification Body (GCB)

What Global Certification Body (GCB) does

Global Certification Body (Global Certification Body Sp. z o.o., 'GCB') is a Polish certification and conformity assessment firm founded in 2023 and headquartered at Królewska 18, 00-103 Warszawa, Poland. The company operates as an EU Notified Body under designation NB 3111 for Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery, and is pursuing notification under Regulation 2017/745 (MDR) for medical devices. GCB delivers CE marking services, conformity assessments, quality management system audits, testing coordination, and training across six regulated verticals: machinery, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, cybersecurity, and ESG/sustainable environment. Its customers are manufacturers seeking EU and international regulatory market access.

GCB generates revenue through professional services engagements billed on a quote-based cadence, including per-engagement certification audits, recurring multi-year quality management system contracts, training programs (including ESG/CSRD/ESRS curricula), and consulting. International reach is delivered through a partnership with Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTR) covering Korea and broader Asia, alongside a Global Compliance service line spanning the United States, China, India, Vietnam, and Latin America. The firm operates with a core team of approximately 13 employees and a stated network of 50+ experts, suggesting a hybrid delivery model that combines in-house auditors with contracted specialists. Leadership is concentrated under President Adam Sobantka (Prezes Zarządu), with named senior specialists covering machinery, sustainability, and ESG domains.

The company is a privately held Polish limited liability company (Sp. z o.o.) registered under KRS 0001054966, NIP 7011152119, and REGON 525665948. No funding rounds, revenue figures, or external investors are disclosed, consistent with an early-stage, founder-led professional services firm converting regulatory accreditation into commercial throughput.

Name

Global Certification Body (GCB)

Legal name

Global Certification Body Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://gcbcert.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Polish EU Notified Body (NB 3111) providing CE marking, conformity assessment, audits, and training across machinery, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, cybersecurity, and ESG verticals for manufacturers seeking EU and international market access.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Certification and Conformity Assessment Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation (BPADANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Laboratory Quality & GLP/GCLP Compliance (HLAGAKAK), Witness Audits, Office Assessments & Certification Governance Services (AFALACAG)

Keywords

• Conformity assessment services
• CE marking certification
• Quality management systems
• ISO certification audits
• ESG sustainability reporting

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certification Services: Conformity assessment and certification services for products before market placement, including CE marking, quality management systems, and regulatory compliance verification.
2. Audit Services: Quality and technical audits conducted according to standards and industry regulations, including GMP audits, third-party audits, and documentation verification.
3. Training Programs: Training programs covering regulatory requirements, conformity assessment, quality systems, and product safety across regulated sectors.
4. Consulting Services: ESG consulting, regulatory compliance advisory, and expert consultations for sustainable development implementation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Global Certification Body (GCB) is a Polish Notified Body (NB 3111) providing conformity assessment, CE marking, third-party audits, quality management system certification, and ESG/sustainability reporting services to manufacturers seeking EU and international market access. The company serves regulated industries including machinery, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and cybersecurity, with services covering technical documentation review, risk analysis, ISO standard certifications (ISO 13485, ISO 22716, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 14001), GMP/MDSAP audits, CSRD/ESRS reporting, and global compliance coordination via its KTR partnership.

Product overview

Global Certification Body (GCB) is a Polish certification and conformity assessment body (Notified Body No. 3111) offering a comprehensive portfolio of certification services across regulated industries. The company's offerings span six core industry verticals: Medical Devices (MDR/IVDR CE marking, ISO 13485 QMS, MDSAP audits, testing), Pharmaceuticals (GMP audits, quality system assessments), Cosmetics (ISO 22716/IFS HPC certification, CPSR safety assessments, PIF audits), Machinery (CE marking under Directive 2006/42/WE, risk analysis, technical documentation), Cybersecurity (ISO/IEC 27001, TISAX, NIST CSF), and Sustainable Environment/ESG (ISO 14001 EMS, ESRS/CSRD reporting, LCA, EPD, GHG Protocol carbon footprint). Additionally, GCB provides Global Compliance services for product certification outside the EU, covering markets in Korea (KC Mark), Ukraine (UkrSEPRO), UK (UKCA), USA (FCC), China, India, Vietnam, and Latin America, in partnership with KTR. The portfolio operates as a unified certification platform with industry-specific modules, all delivered through independent audits and assessments following principles of impartiality and PN-EN ISO/IEC 17065 standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Machinery CE Marking CE marking and conformity assessment for machinery under EU Directive 2006/42/WE and Regulation 2023/1230/EU, including technical documentation review and risk analysis for manufacturers seeking EU market access.
• Medical Device CE Marking (MDR/IVDR) CE marking certification for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices under EU MDR 2017/745 and IVDR 2017/746, including risk-based classification and technical documentation review.
• ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems Quality management system certification for medical device organizations compliant with ISO 13485 requirements, covering operational and design standards.
• Medical Device Testing Testing and evaluation of medical devices in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements under MDR 2017/745 and IVDR 2017/746.
• MDSAP Audits Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) audits providing a single regulatory audit of a medical device manufacturer's quality management system for multiple markets.
• GMP Audits for Pharmaceuticals Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audits for pharmaceutical manufacturers and suppliers, including third-party audits and documentation verification.
• ISO 22716 & IFS HPC Certification Quality management system certification for cosmetics manufacturers compliant with ISO 22716 (GMP) and IFS HPC standards for household and personal care products.
• Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) Cosmetic product safety assessment and CPSR preparation required under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 for legal market placement in the EU.
• Cosmetic Audits Independent conformity assessments for cosmetics including PIF audits, labelling and marketing claims audits, and third-party supplier audits.
• ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Information security management system certification and implementation support compliant with ISO/IEC 27001 requirements.
• TISAX Certification Information security certification for the automotive industry based on ISO 27001, focusing on data exchange security between automotive partners.
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework Cybersecurity risk management framework implementation and assessment following NIST standards for U.S. federal contractors and critical infrastructure organizations.
• ESRS Sustainability Reporting European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) compliance services including report preparation, double materiality analysis, and stakeholder dialogue.
• CSRD Compliance Services Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) compliance support helping organizations meet EU sustainability disclosure requirements.
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Product life cycle assessment following ISO 14040/14044 standards, evaluating environmental impacts from raw material extraction through disposal.
• Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Environmental product declaration preparation compliant with ISO 14025 and EN 15804, providing transparent lifecycle environmental impact information.
• GHG Protocol Carbon Footprint Organizational carbon footprint calculation following GHG Protocol standards, covering Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for ESRS E1 reporting.
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems Environmental management system certification compliant with ISO 14001, supporting organizations in minimizing environmental impact and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• ESG Consulting & Advisory Strategic ESG consulting services including sustainability strategy development, carbon footprint management, circular economy transition, and EU Taxonomy alignment.
• ESG Training Programs ESG workshops and training programs covering environmental, social, and governance topics aligned with CSRD, GRI, SASB, TCFD, and SFDR standards.
• Global Compliance Services Certification and conformity assessment services for products entering markets outside the EU, including Market Scan, Certification Service, Local Representative, and Testing Coordination across Korea, China, USA, India, Vietnam, and Latin America in partnership with KTR.
• Conformity Assessment & CE Marking Conformity assessment services for products entering the EU market, including CE marking, technical documentation review, and risk analysis to ensure compliance with applicable EU directives and regulations.
• Audits & Quality Management Systems Independent audits and quality management system certification services to verify compliance with industry-specific standards and regulatory requirements across regulated sectors.
• Market Introduction Services Services supporting the introduction of products to the EU market, including regulatory compliance assessment, technical documentation preparation, and conformity evaluation procedures.
• Training Programs Professional training programs covering regulatory requirements, conformity assessment, quality systems, and product safety across industries including machinery, medical devices, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KTR (Korea Testing & Research Institute)coreTechnology or IntegrationGCB operates in partnership with KTR (Korea Testing & Research Institute), a renowned research institution. This partnership enables GCB to provide comprehensive support for product certification on international markets, particularly for Korean and Asian markets. KTR provides laboratory testing infrastructure and certification services that complement GCB's conformity assessment capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Intertek: Intertek is a global TIC company offering product testing, certification, and quality assurance across consumer goods, medical devices, and industrial sectors — a broad incumbent comparable to GCB's certification services.
• DEKRA: DEKRA is a major German-based testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) organization operating as a Notified Body across machinery, automotive, medical devices, and cybersecurity — competing directly with GCB in conformity assessment and certification services.
• TÜV Rheinland: TÜV Rheinland operates as a leading EU Notified Body providing conformity assessment, CE marking, ISO certifications, and MDR/IVDR medical device services — a direct competitor across GCB's core machinery, medical devices, cosmetics, and ESG service lines.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global TIC provider offering certification and conformity assessment across marine, industry, construction, and consumer products — a broad incumbent with overlapping medical device, machinery, and ESG certification capabilities.
• BSI Group: BSI Group is a UK-based certification body and Notified Body providing ISO certifications, CE marking, and medical device services, with significant overlap with GCB's QMS certification and conformity assessment offerings.
• DNV: DNV is a Norway-based certification body providing accredited certification, verification, and assessment services across healthcare, energy, food, and maritime sectors — competing with GCB in ISO certifications and ESG verification.
• SGS: SGS is the world's largest TIC company offering certification, inspection, and testing services across multiple industries including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and ESG — directly comparable to GCB's multi-vertical certification platform.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a global Notified Body and one of the largest certification/conformity assessment providers, offering CE marking, ISO management system certification, MDR/IVDR, and cybersecurity certifications across machinery, medical devices, and regulated industries — directly overlapping GCB's six verticals.
• Kiwa: Kiwa is a European-based certification and testing organization operating as a Notified Body across multiple regulated sectors — directly comparable to GCB in providing CE marking, QMS certifications, and sector-specific assessments.

Emerging players

• Eurofins Scientific: Eurofins is a leading testing services group expanding into certification and compliance services for pharma, medical devices, cosmetics, and ESG — partially overlapping with GCB's conformity assessment focus but more weighted toward laboratory testing.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance18 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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