PCC-CERT Polskie Centrum Certyfikacji

What PCC-CERT Polskie Centrum Certyfikacji does

PCC-CERT Polskie Centrum Certyfikacji (PCC-CERT Group sp. z o.o.) is a Polish accredited certification body founded in 2001, headquartered in Kobierzyce, near Wrocław. The company holds Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) accreditation number AC 082, which grants its certificates international recognition through IAF MLA/MRA multilateral agreements. With a lean team of approximately 14 employees, PCC-CERT operates a sales-led, direct-engagement go-to-market model reaching customers through website quote forms, dedicated phone/email departments for marketing, certification, and training, and a network of European branch offices.

The company's core offering is accredited management system certification across an extensive ISO portfolio: ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety), ISO 27001 (information security), ISO 50001 (energy), ISO 37001 (anti-corruption), ISO 13485 (medical devices), IATF 16949 (automotive), HACCP/ISO 22000 (food safety), and AQAP (defense). Complementary services include product certification with CE marking, GDPR compliance audits, internal auditor training courses, and two proprietary certifications: 'Solidny Płatnik' (payment reliability) and 'Firma bez Mobbingu' (anti-mobbing). The technology base is fundamentally a service-delivery platform relying on credentialed auditors, site visits, and standardized audit reports rather than software products.

Revenue mechanics combine recurring certification revenue (certificates are valid for three years with mandatory annual surveillance audits, generating predictable recurring service fees) with professional services revenue from training courses and one-time product/GDPR engagements. Pricing is predominantly quote-based, with GDPR audits disclosed from 2,900 PLN and training following a tiered discount structure that rewards repeat customers. Customers span SMEs seeking their first ISO certificate through large international corporations, with vertical penetration across healthcare, construction, mining, food production, and recycling. The company maintains representative offices in Italy (Naples, Rome, Palermo), Macedonia (Skopje), and Serbia (Belgrade), while a Croatian/Bosnia office (OPTIMUS STOP d.o.o.) is currently suspended. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors; its only material funding event was an EU grant under the Innovative Economy Operative Programme in September 2014 supporting export development.

Name

PCC-CERT Polskie Centrum Certyfikacji

Legal name

PCC-CERT Group sp. z o.o.

Website

https://pcc-cert.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PCC-CERT is a Polish accredited certification body founded in 2001, providing ISO management system certification, auditor training, and GDPR audits to SMEs and international corporations across Europe via offices in Poland, Italy, Macedonia, and Serbia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ISO Management System Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Computer Training (611420)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Assessment Platforms & Computer-Based Testing Authorities (EDADAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA), Legal, Governance, Privacy & Audit Certifications (EDAAANAN)

Keywords

• ISO certification services
• Management system auditing
• CE marking certification
• GDPR compliance audits
• Internal auditor training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kobierzyce

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

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: Accredited certification services for management systems including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 50001, ISO 37001, and HACCP. Certificates are valid for 3 years with annual surveillance audits.
2. Training Services: Internal auditor training courses for various ISO standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, IATF 16949, and ISO 45001. Discount structure for repeat customers.
3. Product Certification (CE Marking): Product certification services including CE marking for various product categories
4. GDPR Audit Services: GDPR compliance audits starting from 2900 PLN, training from 350 PLN for existing customers
5. Specialized Certification Systems: Additional certifications including Payment Management System 'Solidny Platnik' and Anti-Mobbing System 'Firma bez Mobbingu'

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PCC-CERT is an accredited certification body that performs third-party audits and issues internationally recognized certificates for ISO management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 50001, ISO 37001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AQAP, HACCP/ISO 22000) and CE product marking. The company also delivers internal auditor training courses and specialized compliance audits such as GDPR, with PCA accreditation AC 082 ensuring certificates are accepted worldwide through IAF MLA/MRA agreements.

Product overview

PCC-CERT is an accredited certification body offering a comprehensive portfolio of management system certification services and professional training. The core offerings include ISO management system certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 50001, ISO 37001, HACCP, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AQAP) and product certification including CE marking. Supporting services include GDPR compliance audits, ISO implementation consulting, and professional training courses for internal auditors. Additional specialized certifications include the Solidny Platnik payment management system and Firma bez Mobbingu anti-mobbing system. The company holds PCA accreditation No. AC 082 and operates internationally with representative offices in Italy, Macedonia, Serbia, and previously Croatia/Bosnia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISO 9001 Certification (Certyfikacja ISO 9001) Quality management system certification service that confirms an organization meets ISO 9001 requirements for consistent quality in products and services. Targets organizations across industries including small family businesses and large international corporations.
• ISO 14001 Certification (Certyfikacja ISO 14001) Environmental management system certification service that verifies an organization's commitment to reducing environmental impact. For organizations needing to demonstrate environmental responsibility and compliance.
• ISO 45001 Certification (Certyfikacja ISO 45001) Occupational health and safety management system certification service confirming compliance with ISO 45001 standards. For organizations seeking to verify workplace safety practices.
• ISO 27001 Certification (Certyfikacja ISO 27001) Information security management system certification (ISMS) service that verifies an organization's ability to protect information assets. For organizations handling sensitive data requiring certified security practices.
• ISO 50001 Certification (Certyfikacja ISO 50001) Energy management system certification service that confirms an organization's effective energy use and consumption optimization. For organizations seeking to reduce energy consumption, costs, and greenhouse gas emissions.
• ISO 37001 Certification (Certyfikacja ISO 37001) Anti-corruption management system certification service that verifies an organization's measures to prevent, detect, and respond to bribery and corruption. For organizations seeking to demonstrate anti-corruption compliance.
• HACCP Certification (Certyfikacja HACCP) Food safety management system certification service based on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles for the food industry. For food producers, processors, and distributors.
• ISO 13485 Certification (Certyfikacja ISO 13485) Quality management system certification for medical devices manufacturers, confirming compliance with ISO 13485 requirements. For medical device manufacturers needing sector-specific certification.
• IATF 16949 Certification (Certyfikacja IATF 16949) Quality management system certification for the automotive industry, based on ISO 9001 with additional automotive-specific requirements. For automotive suppliers and manufacturers.
• AQAP Certification (Certyfikacja AQAP) Allied Quality Assurance Publications certification for NATO and defense sector suppliers meeting military quality assurance requirements. For defense industry suppliers.
• CE Marking Certification (Certyfikacja Wyrobów CE) CE marking certification service for products requiring compliance with European health, safety, and environmental protection standards. For manufacturers placing products on the European market.
• GDPR Compliance Audit (Audyt zgodności z RODO) GDPR compliance audit service that verifies an organization's compliance with EU General Data Protection Regulation requirements. For organizations processing personal data of EU residents.
• ISO Internal Auditor Training (Szkolenia ISO) ISO training courses including internal auditor training for various ISO standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, ISO 45001, IATF 16949, and ISO 27001. For professionals seeking auditor competency.
• Solidny Płatnik Certification (System Zarządzania Płatnościami) Payment management system certification confirming an organization as a reliable payer meeting financial obligations. For organizations seeking to demonstrate financial reliability to business partners.
• Firma bez Mobbingu Certification (Anti-Mobbing System) Anti-mobbing management system certification confirming employer compliance with workplace harassment prevention obligations. For employers seeking to certify anti-mobbing practices.
• ISO 9001 Implementation Consulting (Wdrożenia ISO 9001) ISO 9001 implementation consulting service to help organizations establish and maintain quality management systems. For organizations seeking guided implementation prior to certification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Certificates recognized globally through IAF MLA/MRA agreements
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Zero Emission Car Project (Politechnika Wrocławska)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019PCC-CERT sponsored the Zero Emission Car project by students from Wrocław University of Technology, providing free courses on IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards for the student team building an electric racing car.
• Certiso S.r.l.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian branch office in Naples providing PCC-CERT certification services to Italian clients. Located at Via del Parco Margherita, 24b – 80121 Napoli.
• Optima Italia S.r.l.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian branch office in Rome providing PCC-CERT certification services to clients in the Rome area. Located at Via Enrico Fermi, 79 – 00146 Roma.
• PCC-CERT SiciliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSicily branch office in Palermo providing PCC-CERT certification services to clients across Sicily region.
• IntercertcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMacedonian representative office in Skopje providing PCC-CERT certification services to Macedonian clients.
• OPTIMUS STOP d.o.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCroatian and Bosnia and Herzegovina representative office, currently suspended. Located in Slavonski Brod.
• PCC-BalkancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSerbian representative office in Belgrade providing PCC-CERT certification services to Balkan region clients.
• IAF (International Accreditation Forum)coreOthersGlobal network ensuring PCC-CERT certificates are recognized internationally through MLA (Multilateral Recognition Arrangement) agreements
• PCA (Polskie Centrum Akredytacji)coreOthersPolish accreditation body granting PCC-CERT accreditation number AC 082. Certificates bearing IAF MLA/PCA marks are universally accepted.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SGS: Swiss-headquartered TIC leader providing ISO management system certification among a vast testing and inspection portfolio. Competes with PCC-CERT for ISO certification work, particularly for multinational clients seeking globally consistent auditors.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global TIC group offering accredited ISO certifications alongside product testing and industrial services. Head-to-head competitor on the core ISO 9001/14001/27001 family with significantly stronger brand and international footprint.
• DNV: Norwegian certification body offering accredited ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, 50001) alongside maritime and energy sector assurance. Directly comparable to PCC-CERT's standards portfolio and serves a similar customer base seeking accredited certifications.
• BSI Group: UK-based standards body and certification provider offering ISO management system certifications and standards-related training. Closely comparable product offering with stronger global brand and direct connection to the development of ISO standards.
• Intertek: Global TIC provider delivering ISO management system certifications, product testing, and industry-specific assurance. Competes directly for ISO certification business, especially with multinational clients needing integrated audit and testing services.
• DEKRA: German TIC company with substantial certification services business covering ISO management systems. Comparable in scope and product set, with much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Bureau Veritas: Global Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) giant offering ISO management system certification alongside a much broader portfolio of testing and compliance services. Directly comparable in the ISO certification product line, though it serves far larger multinational clients with bundled offerings.
• TÜV SÜD: Major German-based TIC and certification body providing ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, and sector-specific certifications globally. Overlaps directly with PCC-CERT's core ISO offering, with stronger brand recognition and deeper penetration of large enterprise accounts.

Direct peers

• DQS Group: German certification body delivering ISO management system audits (9001, 14001, 27001, 50001) and sector-specific certifications including IATF 16949 and ISO 13485. Very similar size tier, scope, and product overlap as PCC-CERT, making it one of the closest direct comparables in Europe.
• URS (United Registrar of Systems): UK-headquartered certification body accredited to issue ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 27001 certificates. Operates in a similar tier as PCC-CERT: mid-sized, multi-jurisdiction accredited certifier focused on management system certification rather than diversified TIC services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

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Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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