Qscert, s.r.o

What Qscert, s.r.o does

QSCert, s.r.o (QSCert, spol. s r.o.) is a Slovak-German accredited certification body headquartered in Zvolen, Slovakia, founded in March 2000. The company holds accreditation from the Slovak National Accreditation Service (SNAS) and is one of the two largest certification bodies in Slovakia, having issued more than 18,000 certificates since inception. QSCert operates a global network of 35+ foreign branch offices spanning Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa, delivering accredited certification services to enterprise clients worldwide.

The company's core offering is management system certification across a broad portfolio of international standards, including ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), ISO/IEC 27001 (information security), ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety), ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 (food safety), ISO 50001 (energy), ISO 37001 (anti-bribery), ISO/IEC 20000-1 (IT service management), ISO 22301 (business continuity), ISO 20121 (sustainable events), CSA STAR (cloud security), and ISO 3834 (welding quality). Beyond ISO management systems, QSCert delivers EMAS environmental verification, ESG certification, eIDAS certification for EU digital trust services, ETSI telecommunications certification, IT security audits, personnel audits, and construction contractor certification. Notable enterprise clients include Škoda Slovakia, Maersk, Shell, Falck, Geis, SPP, Zetor, Slovenská sporiteľňa, Tipos, Tatra banka, and IKEA Industry Malacky.

The business operates on a professional-services revenue model with quote-based pricing structured as multi-year contracts covering initial certification and ongoing surveillance audits. Sales is consultative and enterprise-field-driven, with a request-for-quotation workflow on the company website as the primary intake channel. The firm has 18 employees and no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or external investment, operating as an independent privately held Slovak-German joint venture.

Name

Qscert, s.r.o

Legal name

QSCert, spol. s r.o.

Website

https://qscert.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QSCert, s.r.o is a Slovak-German SNAS-accredited certification body offering ISO management system certifications, ESG, eIDAS, and related audit services through 35+ global branches, serving enterprise clients across automotive, energy, banking, logistics, and manufacturing sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management System Certification Services

akta.pro primary industry

Food Safety & Quality Scheme Certifications (GFSI Programs) (AFALAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Quality Management Systems (QMS) & ISO Training (ISO 9001/IATF/AS9100) (EDABAKAD)

Keywords

• Management system certification
• ISO certification services
• Quality management auditing
• Compliance certification audits
• Accredited certification body

Headquarters

HQ city

Zvolen

HQ country

Slovakia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Management System Certification Services: Professional certification services for management systems including ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, etc.), EMAS, ESG certification, IT security audits, and personnel audits. Revenue is generated through certification fees, audit fees, and ongoing surveillance audit fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

QSCert is an accredited certification body that issues management system certifications against international standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, ISO 50001, ISO 37001, ISO 22301, CSA STAR, etc.), EMAS environmental verification, ESG certification, eIDAS trust services certification, IT security audits, personnel audits, and construction contractor certification. Revenue is generated through certification fees, audit fees, and ongoing surveillance audit fees.

Product overview

QSCert, s.r.o is a Slovak-German certification body offering a comprehensive portfolio of management system certification services and personnel auditing. The company's core service is Management System Certification covering over 20 international standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, ISO 50001, ISO 37001, ISO/IEC 20000-1, ISO 22301, ISO 20121, CSA STAR, ISO 3834, QS 10006, CSR 26001, EMAS). Additional services include Personnel Audit, Construction Contractor Certification, eIDAS Certification, ESG Certification, IT Security Audit, and ETSI Certification. QSCert holds SNAS (Slovak National Accreditation Service) accreditation and operates 35+ international branch offices.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Management System Certification (Certifikácia manažérskych systémov) Core accredited certification service covering multiple international management system standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, ISO 50001, etc.) for enterprise organizations seeking third-party verification of their management systems.
• Personnel Audit (Personálny audit) Personnel auditing service for assessing and certifying workforce competencies and qualifications, used by organizations that need to verify individual employee skills and credentials.
• Construction Contractor Certification (Certifikácia zhotoviteľa vyhradených stavieb) Certification service for construction contractors of designated buildings (vyhradené stavby) under Slovak regulations, required for contractors performing work on specific building categories.
• eIDAS Certification (Certifikácia podľa eIDAS) Certification service for electronic identification and trust services under the EU eIDAS regulation, used by organizations providing qualified electronic signature, seal, and trust services.
• EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) European Union Eco-Management and Audit Scheme verification for organizations committed to environmental performance improvement and regulatory compliance.
• ESG Certification (ESG certifikácia) Environmental, Social, and Governance certification service for assessing corporate sustainability and responsibility practices, used by organizations seeking third-party validation of their ESG performance.
• IT Security Audit (Audit bezpečnosti IT) Information technology security auditing service for assessing and certifying IT security practices at organizations handling sensitive data or critical IT infrastructure.
• ETSI Certification European Telecommunications Standards Institute certification services for telecommunications and ICT standards compliance, used by telecom operators and ICT service providers.

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SNAS (Slovenská národná akreditačná služba)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQSCert holds accreditation from SNAS (Slovak National Accreditation Service), the national accreditation body. This accreditation is fundamental to their operations as a certification body, providing regulatory authority to issue accredited certificates recognized internationally.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DNV (Det Norske Veritas): Norway-headquartered certification body with strong ISO 9001/14001/45001 and food safety/energy management certification lines. Directly comparable to QSCert's standards portfolio and enterprise go-to-market.
• SGS SA: World's largest testing, inspection, and certification company with deep ISO and food safety (FSSC 22000) certification lines. A direct competitor across QSCert's portfolio including ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and ESG.
• BSI (British Standards Institution): One of the world's largest certification bodies, issuing ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 45001, and ESG certifications globally. BSI is a direct competitor to QSCert across the same management system standards and enterprise customer base.
• TÜV Rheinland: Major European-origin certification body with broad ISO, ISO 27001, and food safety certification offerings. Directly comparable to QSCert in standards covered and multinational enterprise targeting.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC major with a meaningful ISO management system certification business. Comparable to QSCert in serving multinational enterprises with ISO standards and ESG/sustainability certification.
• Kiwa: Netherlands-based TIC group offering ISO certification, food safety (FSSC 22000), and ESG services. Closely comparable to QSCert in European footprint, multi-standard portfolio, and SME/mid-market focus.
• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC and certification body offering ISO management system certification, EMAS, and industry-specific accreditation. Competes directly with QSCert for the same ISO 9001/14001/45001 enterprise engagements.
• Intertek: Global TIC provider offering ISO management system certification, food safety (FSSC 22000), and cybersecurity certification. A direct competitor to QSCert's core offering across enterprise and mid-market segments.
• DEKRA: Germany-based certification body with broad ISO management system certification services. Comparable to QSCert in European origin, standards portfolio, and enterprise customer targeting.

Broad incumbents

• Eurofins Certification: Part of the global Eurofins Scientific group, offering ISO and food safety certification (FSSC 22000) alongside its dominant testing operations. Comparable to QSCert in standards, but with significantly broader testing capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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