Norsk Sertifisering AS

What Norsk Sertifisering AS does

Norsk Sertifisering AS is an independent accredited certification body headquartered in Oslo, Norway, founded in 1998 and operating with approximately 10 employees. The company offers four core certification lines: Systemsertifisering (ISO 9001 Quality Management, ISO 14001 Environmental Management, ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety certification of organizations on 3-year cycles with annual follow-ups), Personsertifisering (certification of individual professionals such as Quality Managers, Auditors, Environmental Managers, HSE Managers, Maintenance Managers, Coaches, Diversity Managers, and Playground Inspectors), Arbeidsutstyr (certification of competent bodies and training organizations for work equipment safety under the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority designation held since 2001), and Verifikasjonsordninger (verification of electrical panel manufacturers against NEK 439 and related standards, with the Godkjent eltavleprodusent scheme running 5-year cycles with annual follow-ups).

All services are delivered through a digital self-service platform at app.norsksertifisering.no, which supports online registration, document submission, digital examinations, and certificate management, complemented by on-site audits at client premises for systems certification and periodic follow-ups. Distribution relies on this direct digital channel plus two approved course providers (Kiwa Kompetanse AS and KRN – Kvalitet og risiko Norge) that channel trained candidates into the firm's certification examinations. The business model is recurring subscription: certification fees scale with organization size and complexity, person certifications are priced at NOK 6,400–8,800 per cycle, and panel-manufacturer verifications at NOK 5,600–6,400 annually, all adjusted each year and exclusive of VAT. The company also offers an ISO IWA 48 ESG implementation framework and achieved full membership in IPC (International Personnel Certification Association) in April 2025, enabling international recognition of its certificates. Geographic scope is currently domestic Norway with international recognition via IPC.

Name

Norsk Sertifisering AS

Legal name

Norsk Sertifisering AS

Website

https://norsksertifisering.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Norsk Sertifisering AS is an independent accredited Norwegian certification body offering ISO management system, individual professional, work equipment, and electrical panel certifications to organizations and professionals, operating a self-service digital platform from Oslo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Standards, Metrology & Accreditation Bodies (BPAIAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ), Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)

Keywords

• ISO certification services
• Management system certification
• Personnel competency certification
• Work equipment certification
• Accredited certification body

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Systems Certification: Certification of organizations against ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) including initial certification audits and annual follow-up audits. Revenue is generated through certification fees based on organization size and complexity.
2. Person Certification: Certification of individuals against professional competency standards. Includes application fees, examination fees, and annual maintenance/recertification fees.
3. Work Equipment Certification: Certification of companies performing expert control and certified safety training for work equipment per Norwegian labor regulations.
4. Verification Schemes: Third-party verification of electrical panel manufacturers against NEK 439 and related standards. Includes initial verification and annual follow-up fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Norsk Sertifisering AS is an independent accredited certification body that issues ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management system certifications to organizations, professional competency certifications to individuals (Quality Manager, HSE Manager, Environmental Manager, Risk Leader, Maintenance Manager, Coach, etc.), work equipment safety certifications to companies under authorization from the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority, and a third-party verification scheme for approved electrical panel manufacturers. All certification activities are supported by a digital self-service platform for applications, online examinations, and certificate management.

Product overview

Norsk Sertifisering AS operates as an independent accredited certification body offering four main service lines: Systemsertifisering (system certification against ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001), Personsertifisering (individual certification for roles such as Quality Manager, Environmental Manager, and HSE Manager), Arbeidsutstyr (work equipment certification of competent bodies and training organizations designated by the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority), and Verifikasjonsordninger (verification schemes including the Godkjent eltavleprodusent scheme for electrical panel manufacturers). All certification services are supported by a digital self-service platform (Min Side) for online applications, examinations, and certificate management. The company also offers the Sikkerhetsopplæring scheme for certified safety training of work equipment operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Systems Certification (Systemsertifisering) Accredited third-party certification of organizations' management systems against ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety). Delivered through document review, on-site audits, and annual follow-up audits across a 3-year certification cycle. For Norwegian organizations of all sizes.
• Person Certification (Personsertifisering) Certification of individuals against professional competency standards (ISO 9000 family and ISO 17024), covering roles such as Quality Manager, Quality Auditor, Environmental Manager, HSE Manager, Risk Leader, Audit Manager, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Technician, Playground Inspector, Diversity Manager, Process Leader for Equal Working Life, and Coach. Includes application, examination, and annual maintenance/recertification fees. For individual professionals.
• Work Equipment Certification (Arbeidsutstyr) Certification of Norwegian businesses as competent bodies (sakkyndig virksomhet) and training organizations (opplæringsvirksomhet) for work equipment safety inspection and training, mandated by Arbeidstilsynet under the Forskrift om administrative ordninger. Operates on a 4-year certification cycle with annual follow-ups. For specialist work equipment inspection and training companies.
• Approved Electrical Panel Manufacturer Verification (Verifikasjonsordning for Godkjent eltavleprodusent) Independent third-party verification scheme for businesses that design, manufacture, and perform final inspection of low-voltage switchgear panels (lavspenningstavler), confirming compliance with NEK 439, NEK 400, FEU, and FEL as assembly manufacturers per the NEK EN 61439 series. Verification is valid for 5 years with annual follow-up. For Norwegian electrical panel manufacturers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IPC – International Personnel Certification AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Norsk Sertifisering achieved full membership in IPC in April 2025. IPC was established in 1995 and promotes certification body interests and societal needs for professional competence. IPC has agreements with ISO and is a member of IAF (International Accreditation Forum). IPC develops and owns certification schemes that specify frameworks and competency requirements. Certificates issued by Norsk Sertifisering can include the IPC logo for international recognition.
• Arbeidstilsynet (Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority)coreOthers · 1 January 2001Designated certification body by the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority since 2001 for certifying expert companies and training organizations for work equipment under Norwegian regulations. Norsk Sertifisering certifies companies performing expert control and certified safety training for work equipment per the Regulations on Administrative Arrangements.
• Kiwa Kompetanse ASminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerApproved course provider for Quality Manager certification. Located at Kabelgata 2, 0509 Oslo. Course approval validity until 21.02.2028. Provides training that prepares candidates for Norsk Sertifisering's certification examinations.
• KRN – Kvalitet og risiko NorgeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerApproved course provider for Quality Manager certification. Located at Kjørbokollen 30, 1337 Sandvika. Course approval validity until 24.10.2026. Provides training that prepares candidates for Norsk Sertifisering's certification examinations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DNV (Det Norske Veritas): Norway-headquartered global certification body offering ISO management system certification, product certification, and verification services across multiple industries. Direct competitor in Norwegian ISO 9001/14001/45001 certification market with much larger international scale.
• Intertek: Global TIC company offering management system certification, product testing, and verification services with Nordic operations. Competes for Norwegian ISO certification engagements across multiple industries.
• TÜV Rheinland: International TIC provider offering ISO management system and personnel certification with Nordic presence. Overlaps directly with Norsk Sertifisering on ISO 9001/14001/45001 audits and competes for Norwegian enterprise clients.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company with Norwegian operations providing ISO management system certification and sector-specific verification schemes. Competes for the same Norwegian enterprise customers across systems and person certification.
• PwC Norway (Certification & Advisory): Big Four advisory firm in Norway offering ISO implementation support, certification readiness, and related compliance services. Increasingly competes with standalone certification bodies by bundling certification advisory with broader consulting engagements.
• DNV GL (now DNV) Healthcare & Certification: Specific certification practice within DNV offering management system certification, including HSE and quality schemes relevant to Norwegian enterprises. Direct overlap on the systems certification product line.
• Eurofins Certification: International certification and testing group providing management system and product certification across multiple sectors. Operates in the Norwegian market and overlaps with Norsk Sertifisering on ISO 9001/14001/45001.

Direct peers

• Nemko: Norway-based testing, inspection, and certification body operating in electrical safety, ISO management systems, and product certification. Closely comparable given Norwegian origin and overlap in electrical panel verification schemes (NEK 439-adjacent).
• Kiwa Norge: Norwegian arm of Kiwa, a major European certification body, directly competing in ISO management system certification and related scheme areas. Kiwa Kompetanse AS is also referenced as an approved course provider relationship, highlighting market overlap.

Regional players

• Bell Labs Certification (Norwegian person certification): Norwegian person certification provider operating in adjacent professional competency certification segments (e.g., IT, leadership). Comparable as a regionally focused Norwegian person certification body competing for similar individual professional customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CertNSAS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/norsksertifisering

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Investors

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Investments

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