What GTM - Testing, Inspection and Certification does

GTM - Testing, Inspection and Certification is a privately held Brazilian certification body headquartered in Santana de Parnaíba, São Paulo state, with a secondary office on Av. Paulista in São Paulo city. The firm is accredited by Cgcre (the accreditation arm of Inmetro) as both a Product Certification Body (OCP) and a Quality Management System Certification Body (OCS), enabling it to issue conformity certificates required for the commercialization and importation of regulated products in Brazil. Its core technology is its accredited certification methodology and technical expertise in regulatory compliance assessment, supported by documented impartiality and independence frameworks (FM-422, PR-7-SGQ ISO 9001 scheme).

The company's product portfolio spans mandatory certifications under Portaria 672 MTE (15 EPI categories from Annex A through O, covering safety helmets, insulating gloves, fall protection, surgical gloves, respirators, protective clothing, hearing protectors, firefighting helmets, insulating sleeves, conductive garments, air-purifying respirators, protective creams, general gloves, and safety/electrical footwear), mandatory Inmetro product certifications (automotive components under Portaria 145/2022, motorcycle components under Portaria 71/2022, metallic cookware under Portaria 499/2021, and new tires under Portaria 379/2021), fire protection product certification, voluntary ABSOLAR solar photovoltaic quality certification, nutritional supplement labeling and creatine purity certification, and ABNT NBR ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certification.

GTM operates a project-based professional services revenue model with quote-driven pricing per certification engagement and multi-year contracts for ISO 9001 maintenance audits. Go-to-market is conducted through direct enterprise field sales and inside sales via WhatsApp (+55 11 98731-1973) and phone (11 4063-1973), supplemented by LinkedIn and Instagram presence, Google Business reviews, and educational blog content. The firm serves Brazilian manufacturers, importers, and distributors across regulated verticals including personal protective equipment, fire safety, automotive replacement parts, cookware, tires, solar energy, nutritional supplements, and general industrial clients seeking ISO certification.

Name

GTM - Testing, Inspection and Certification

Legal name

GTM

Website

https://gtmcert.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GTM is a Brazilian Cgcre/Inmetro-accredited certification body that issues mandatory and voluntary conformity certificates for manufacturers and importers across EPIs, automotive components, fire safety, cookware, tires, solar energy, supplements, and ISO 9001 systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

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. Product Certification Services: GTM generates revenue through certification fees for evaluating and certifying products against Brazilian regulatory standards. This includes EPI certification (Portaria 672), Inmetro product certification, fire protection products, automotive components, and nutritional supplements. Revenue is project-based per certification.
2. Quality Management System Certification (ISO 9001): Certification services for companies seeking ABNT NBR ISO 9001:2015 certification. Includes initial audit, certification, and periodic maintenance audits.
3. ABSOLAR Voluntary Quality Certification: Voluntary certification services for solar energy companies under the ABSOLAR program, evaluating companies based on their role in the photovoltaic chain.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GTM is a Brazilian accredited certification body (OCP and OCS under Cgcre/Inmetro) that issues conformity certificates for personal protective equipment (EPI under Portaria 672, Annexes A–O), fire protection products, ABSOLAR solar energy equipment, automotive and motorcycle components, new tires, metallic cookware, and nutritional/creatine supplements, and also certifies ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems. Services combine laboratory testing, on-site factory audits, document review and issuance of regulated or voluntary certificates for manufacturers and importers needing market access or compliance in Brazil.

Product overview

GTM is an accredited Product Certification Body (OCP) and Quality Management System Certification Body (OCS) that provides testing, inspection, and certification services primarily for the Brazilian market. The company operates under Portaria 672 MTE for EPI (Personal Protective Equipment) certifications across 15 categories (Annexes A through O), covering safety helmets, insulating gloves, fall protection equipment, respirators, protective clothing, hearing protectors, safety footwear, and electrical work equipment. GTM also offers Inmetro product certifications for automotive components, motorcycles, metal cookware, and tires, as well as voluntary certifications including ABSOLAR for solar energy companies and nutritional supplement certifications. The portfolio is organized as a unified certification service offering that covers compulsory certifications (mandated by law) and voluntary certifications (market-driven), serving manufacturers, importers, and distributors seeking Certificate of Conformity (Certificado de Conformidade) required to obtain the Certificate of Approval (CA) from MTE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EPI Certification (Portaria 672 - Annexes A through O) Compulsory conformity certification for personal protective equipment manufactured or imported into Brazil, executed under Portaria 672 across 15 product categories (Annexes A–O), issued through GTM's Inmetro-accredited OCP status. Targeted at PPE manufacturers and importers that need market access and regulatory compliance for end users in occupational safety.
• Fire Protection Products Certification

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ABSOLAR (Associação Brasileira de Energia Solar Fotovoltaica)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGTM is an authorized OCP conducting ABSOLAR Voluntary Quality Certification for solar energy companies. The partnership enables certification of companies in various photovoltaic categories (importers, distributors, project firms, installers, integrators, operators, trainers, manufacturers, shared energy managers) under ABSOLAR's quality program with classification levels A, AA, AAA.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Intertek: Global TIC firm with Brazilian presence offering product testing, certification, and ISO system audits across consumer goods, industrial, and automotive categories.
• DEKRA: International TIC provider with Brazilian operations focused on product safety, automotive, and certification services — a broad incumbent competing with GTM.
• SGS: World's largest TIC company with Brazilian offices providing product certification, ISO 9001, and inspection services that compete head-to-head with GTM's OCP/OCS offerings.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC leader with extensive Brazilian operations offering product, system, and inspection certification across EPI, automotive, industrial, and ISO standards — directly overlapping GTM's accreditation scopes.
• TÜV Rheinland: German-origin global TIC major with Brazilian accreditation for product and management system certification, competing in EPI, automotive, and industrial verticals.
• UL (Underwriters Laboratories): Global safety science organization with Brazilian operations providing product certification, testing, and management system audits across multiple verticals overlapping GTM's scope.
• Applus+: International TIC group with presence in Brazil delivering testing, inspection, and certification services across industrial and consumer product categories.

Direct peers

• Instituto Falcão Bauer: Brazilian OCP accredited by Cgcre/Inmetro offering product certification, ISO 9001 audits, and conformity assessment services — a direct domestic peer competing in the same regulatory framework as GTM.
• Fundação Vanzolini: Brazilian certification body accredited by Inmetro for ISO 9001 and product certifications, providing direct competition in management system audits in the same market as GTM.
• ABNT (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas): Brazilian national standards body that also conducts certification activities through its certification arm, competing with GTM in ISO and conformity certification services across multiple verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gtmcert
• Instagraminstagram.com/gtmcert

Compliance2 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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