QUACERT Gesellschaft zur Zertifizierung von Qualitätsmanagementsystemen mbH

What QUACERT Gesellschaft zur Zertifizierung von Qualitätsmanagementsystemen mbH does

QUACERT Gesellschaft zur Zertifizierung von Qualitätsmanagementsystemen mbH is a privately held German certification body (technische Überwachungsorganisation) headquartered in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg, founded in 1994 and operational since 1995. The company is DAkkS-accredited across five certification schemes: ISO 9001 (quality management, since 1995), ISO 14001 (environmental management, since 2000), ISO 50001 (energy management, since 2012), AZAV (education provider certification, since 2005), and TÜO accreditation under EfbV (waste disposal company certification, since 1998). Its core product is the issuance of independent third-party certificates that confirm organizational compliance with these standards, with surveillance and recertification audits as recurring revenue streams.

QUACERT serves four primary customer segments: small and medium-sized enterprises (its founding focus), waste disposal companies (Entsorgungsfachbetriebe), education and training providers seeking Arbeitsagentur/Jobcenter funding access through AZAV, and energy-intensive companies pursuing ISO 50001 certification for energy tax relief and BECV carbon leakage compensation. The company charges certification fees on a quote basis (structured by scope and type) and generates ancillary revenue through paid seminars and workshops (AZAV certification courses at 450 EUR, customer experience exchanges at 50 EUR, measure calculation workshops at 195 EUR). Distribution is direct sales — website inquiry forms, phone, email, LinkedIn, and event-based demand generation focused exclusively on the German market.

The company's technology stack is modest and operational rather than transformational: a Nextcloud-based document portal for AZAV submissions and a proprietary digital AZAV-Maßnahmentool launched in April 2025 enabling end-to-end digital application submission, document upload, and process communication. The company has roughly 8 employees and 12 named team members, including three managing directors (Muth, Hauser, Seel) and a specialized auditor/project management team. There is no disclosed external investment, parent company, or subsidiary structure. QUACERT operates as a sub-scale, independent, SME-focused certification body whose competitive position rests on regulatory accreditation, domain expertise, and German-language regulatory fluency rather than technology scale.

Name

QUACERT Gesellschaft zur Zertifizierung von Qualitätsmanagementsystemen mbH

Legal name

QUACERT Gesellschaft zur Zertifizierung von Qualitätsmanagementsystemen mbH

Website

https://quacert.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

QUACERT is a German DAkkS-accredited certification body (TÜO) founded in 1995 that certifies SMEs, education providers, waste disposal companies, and energy-intensive firms against ISO 9001/14001/50001, AZAV, and EfbV standards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management System Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFALACAI

Integrated Management System Certification (Food Safety + Quality/Environment/OHS)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Safety, Testing & Certification/Food Safety Certification Bodies (ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, SQF)

SECONDARYAFALACAA

Accredited Certification Bodies (CBs) – ISO 22000/FSSC 22000/BRCGS/SQF

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Safety, Testing & Certification/Food Safety Certification Bodies (ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, SQF)

Keywords

• Management system certification
• ISO certification services
• Quality management auditing
• Environmental management certification
• AZAV education certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Schwäbisch Gmünd

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certification Services - Management Systems: QUACERT generates revenue through certification fees for Quality Management (ISO 9001), Environmental Management (ISO 14001), Energy Management (ISO 50001), and Education Management (AZAV) systems. Certification fees are charged for initial certification audits and annual surveillance audits. Fees are structured by certification scope and type.
2. TÜO Certification - Waste Management (EfbV): QUACERT certifies and monitors Entsorgungsbetriebe (waste disposal companies) as a technical monitoring organization (TÜO) per the Entsorgungsfachbetriebeverordnung (EfbV). Revenue is generated through initial certification and annual on-site audits.
3. Seminars and Training: QUACERT offers paid seminars and training events including AZAV certification preparation courses (450 EUR per course), customer experience exchange sessions (50 EUR), and measure calculation workshops (195 EUR). These serve both as revenue stream and GTM/education channel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

QUACERT is a DAkkS-accredited certification body that issues independent third-party certificates for quality management (DIN EN ISO 9001), environmental management (DIN EN ISO 14001), and energy management (DIN EN ISO 50001) systems. It also operates as a Technical Monitoring Organization (TÜO) certifying waste disposal companies under the German EfbV regulation and serves as a fachkundige Stelle certifying education providers and individual measures under AZAV, enabling access to Federal Employment Agency and Jobcenter funding. The company conducts initial certification audits and annual surveillance audits, supported by a proprietary digital AZAV measure approval tool and a network of external auditors.

Product overview

QUACERT offers a portfolio of certification services focused on management system standards, with a particular emphasis on German SMEs. The core offerings include ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 50001 (Energy Management) certifications, all accredited by DAkkS. The company also provides specialized AZAV certification for educational training providers seeking access to employment agency funding, and Entsorgungsfachbetrieb (EfbV) certification for waste disposal companies. Supporting these are digital tools for AZAV applications, verification of ecological compensation requirements under BECV, and professional development seminars. The company operates as an accredited certification body with regional expertise in Baden-Württemberg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DIN EN ISO 9001 Certification (Quality Management) Independent third-party certification confirming an organization's compliance with DIN EN ISO 9001 quality management standards. Includes initial certification audits and annual surveillance audits, with the certificate serving as independent verification of organizational processes and customer orientation for SMEs and other organizations.
• DIN EN ISO 14001 Certification (Environmental Management) Independent certification of environmental management systems per DIN EN ISO 14001, helping organizations minimize environmental impact, use resources efficiently, and improve their public image. Scope 31 extension enables certification of logistics companies, freight forwarders, and communications companies.
• DIN EN ISO 50001 Certification (Energy Management) Independent certification of energy management systems per DIN EN ISO 50001, enabling organizations to continuously improve energy-related performance, reduce energy costs, and avoid unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions. Certification supports eligibility for BECV carbon leakage compensation and EnFG benefits.
• AZAV Trägerzulassung (Education Provider Certification) AZAV provider certification (Trägerzulassung) for German education and training providers (Bildungsträger), enabling access to public funding from the Bundesagentur für Arbeit and Jobcenters for vocational training, activation, and qualification measures. Valid for 5 years across 6 specialist areas.
• AZAV Maßnahmenzulassung (Measure Certification) Certification of individual training measures under AZAV, confirming compliance with quality standards for employment agency-funded programs. Valid for 3 years. Required for each individual training measure to qualify for Arbeitsagentur/Jobcenter funding.
• Entsorgungsfachbetrieb Certification (EfbV) Certification of waste disposal companies (Entsorgungsbetriebe) under the German Entsorgungsfachbetriebeverordnung (EfbV), confirming reliability, proper organization, and compliance with legal obligations. Conducted as a Technical Monitoring Organization (TÜO) with annual on-site inspections.
• AZAV Seminare und Schulungen (Training Seminars) Paid training seminars covering AZAV certification pathways, measure cost calculation (BDKS framework), and customer experience exchanges (Erfahrungsaustausche) for QM, UM, and EnMS topics. Serves as both a paid service and a customer acquisition channel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies with ISO 50001-certified energy management systems can qualify for BECV carbon leakage compensation (retroactive applications for 2021-2025 open until 14 September 2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (DAkkS)coreTechnology or IntegrationQUACERT holds DAkkS accreditation for four certification schemes (ISO 9001 since 1995, ISO 14001 since 2000, AZAV since 2005, ISO 50001 since 2012). DAkkS is the national accreditation body for Germany and its accreditation is a prerequisite for issuing legally recognized certificates. QUACERT undergoes regular DAkkS surveillance audits to maintain accreditation. DAkkS also coordinates with the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) for mutual recognition.
• Umweltministerium Baden-WürttembergcoreTechnology or IntegrationQUACERT is accredited by the Environment Ministry of Baden-Württemberg as a Technical Monitoring Organization (TÜO) per EfbV (Entsorgungsfachbetriebeverordnung) since 1998. This accreditation authorizes QUACERT to certify and monitor waste disposal companies (Entsorgungsbetriebe) under German waste law.
• Bundesagentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency)coreTechnology or IntegrationQUACERT acts as a fachkundige Stelle (expert/accrediting body) for AZAV certification, which is mandated under SGB III by the Bundesagentur für Arbeit. The Federal Employment Agency sets the regulatory framework (AZAV, B-DKS rates) that QUACERT implements in its certification processes. QUACERT reports AZAV certificate revocations to DAkkS, which then notifies the Bundesagentur für Arbeit.
• Deutsche Emissionshandelsstelle (DEHSt)coreTechnology or IntegrationQUACERT supports clients in obtaining BECV (Carbon Leakage Compensation) and EnFG (Energy Financing Act) benefits by certifying energy management systems (ISO 50001). DEHSt is the competent authority for BECV carbon leakage compensation and processes aid applications. QUACERT's ISO 50001 certification serves as a prerequisite for BECV eligibility.
• Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA)coreTechnology or IntegrationQUACERT's ISO 50001 certifications enable clients to qualify for BAFA-administered benefits including the special compensation regime under EnFG ( Begrenzung der KWKG- und Offshore-Netzumlage) and BECV carbon leakage compensation. BAFA requires third-party confirmation of ecological compensation measures by a prüfungsbefugte Stelle, which QUACERT provides as a DAkkS-accredited certification body.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DQS GmbH: Germany-based management systems certification body (ISO 9001/14001/50001, IATF, etc.) operating globally with multiple DAkkS accreditations. Directly comparable as a competing German-anchored CB for management systems.
• LRQA: Internationally accredited certification body offering ISO 9001/14001/50001 and integrated management system audits. Direct competitor, especially for German clients needing international certificates.
• Bureau Veritas Certification: Global TIC player with DAkkS accreditation offering ISO 9001/14001/50001 management systems certification in Germany. Competes for SME and larger accounts.
• TÜV NORD CERT: German-accredited CB providing ISO 9001/14001/50001 and other management systems certifications. Directly comparable service portfolio and customer base.
• EQM Zert GmbH: German DAkkS-accredited certification body offering ISO 9001/14001/50001 management systems certification with a comparable SME focus. Mid-sized peer competing in the same Mittelstadt segment.
• GUTcert GmbH: Berlin-based DAkkS-accredited certification body focused on sustainability, energy (ISO 50001), and management systems for SMEs. Closest niche peer to QUACERT given SME and ISO 50001 emphasis.
• TÜV Rheinland Cert: Global DAkkS-accredited certification body providing ISO 9001/14001/50001 and other management systems certification. Competes directly with QUACERT in the German SME segment.
• DEKRA Certification: Large German testing, inspection and certification body offering DAkkS-accredited ISO 9001/14001/50001 management systems certification. Direct competitor to QUACERT in the German Mittelstand.
• TÜV SÜD Management Service: Major German-accredited certification body offering ISO 9001/14001/50001, ISO 45001, and sector-specific management systems certification. Directly competes with QUACERT for SME management system audits.

Others

• DAkkS (Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH): Germany's national accreditation body that grants QUACERT its ISO 9001/14001/50001/AZAV accreditations. Not a competitor but the regulatory gatekeeper whose oversight framework shapes QUACERT's operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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