BQR Cert

Name

BQR Cert

Legal name

BQR Cert

Website

https://bqrcert.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Safety & Quality Scheme Certifications (GFSI Programs) (AFALAMAI), Pre-Assessment, Gap Assessment & Certification Readiness Services (AFALACAE), Certification & Licensing Exam Management Platforms (EDAFADAG)

Keywords

• ISO certification services
• Management system certification
• Food safety certification
• Product certification
• Compliance training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

İzmir

HQ country

Türkiye

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. Certification Services: Professional certification and audit services for ISO management system standards and food safety standards including ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, IFS, HACCP, GMP, and product certifications such as Halal, Kosher, Vegan, Gluten Free, CE, and FDA. Certification fees are based on organization size, complexity of processes, and number of standards.
2. Training Services: Professional training programs including internal audit training, awareness training, lead auditor training, and accreditation training. Training is offered for ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 45001, ISO 27001 and other management system standards.
3. Consulting Services: System setup, integration, and improvement consulting for management systems. Services include system establishment, documentation work, risk management, and continuous improvement processes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BQR Cert is a Turkey-based certification body that issues accredited ISO management system certifications (e.g., quality, food safety), product certifications, and related sector-specific certifications. It also operates a training arm (BQR Akademi) and provides consulting services to help organizations achieve and maintain compliance with international standards.

Product overview

BQR Cert is a certification, training, and consulting company based in Izmir, Turkey, operating under the tagline 'Benefit · Quality · Reliability' (Fayda · Kalite · Güvenilirlik). The company offers three interconnected service pillars: System Certification (Sistem Belgelendirme), Food Certification (Gıda Belgelendirme), and Product Certification (Ürün Belgelendirme). System Certification covers 14 ISO management system standards including ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 50001, ISO 13485, ISO 3834, ISO 42001, ISO 16949, ISO 21001, ISO 31000, ISO 22301, and ISO 10002. Food Certification includes FSSC 22000, BRCGS, IFS, GMP, and HACCP. Product Certification encompasses Gluten Free, Vegan, Halal, Kosher, CE, and FDA. The company also provides professional training through BQR Akademi (including internal audit, lead auditor, and accreditation training) and consulting services for system setup, certification preparation, and process improvement. BRCGS Version 9 transition, published August 1, 2022, is a notable standard update referenced on the platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISO Management System Certification
• Food Safety Certification
• Product Certification
• BQR Akademi Training
• Consulting Services

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification giant offering ISO management system, food safety (FSSC 22000, BRCGS, IFS), and product certification services worldwide — directly competes with BQR Cert across every standard in its portfolio but at vastly greater scale and brand recognition.
• Intertek: Global TIC company offering ISO management system, food safety (BRCGS, FSSC 22000, SQF), and product certification — overlaps with essentially all of BQR Cert's service pillars and frequently chosen by multinationals for global account consistency.
• DNV: Norway-headquartered certification body strong in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 22000, and ISO 13485 — directly comparable to BQR Cert's system certification pillar with strong food and industrial verticals.
• TÜV Rheinland: Global testing and certification body offering ISO management systems, food safety, and product certifications — directly comparable service mix to BQR Cert with strong presence in European export markets relevant to Turkish manufacturers.
• Control Union: Global certification body specializing in food, agriculture, sustainability, and product certifications including organic, Halal, and Kosher — overlaps with BQR Cert's food and product certification offerings and frequently chosen for agro-food supply chains.
• Kiwa: European certification body with strong food safety, product (including Halal, organic), and management system certification offerings — comparable to BQR Cert's food and product certification pillars, particularly relevant for export-oriented clients.
• TÜV SÜD: Global certification body providing ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 27001, ISO 13485 and automotive certifications — directly comparable service mix to BQR Cert, with strong recognition in Turkey and Europe for industry-specific certification programs.
• SGS: World's largest testing, inspection and certification company with comprehensive ISO, food safety, and product certification offerings — directly comparable to BQR Cert's portfolio and the most-frequently selected CB by Turkish exporters seeking globally accepted certificates.
• BSI Group: UK-origin standards and certification company that originated many ISO standards and offers certification, training, and consulting across ISO management systems — comparable to BQR Cert on the integrated certification-training-consulting model.
• DEKRA: German-based certification and testing organization active in ISO management systems, automotive (IATF 16949), and product certification — overlaps with BQR Cert's industrial and manufacturing segment focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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