What Scandinavian Certification As does

Scandinavian Certification AS (DBA: Scancert) is an independent, privately held third-party certification body founded in 2014 and headquartered in Porsgrunn, Norway. The company delivers accredited ISO management system certifications to organizations in the Nordic countries, Poland, Italy, and Azerbaijan, operating through a network of local offices in Norway (Porsgrunn, Mjøndalen), Rome (opened May 2024), and Baku (opened July 2025). It is accredited by Norwegian Accreditation under accreditation number MSYS019, with recognition across the EEA and globally through IAF and EA multilateral agreements.

The company's core offering comprises nine ISO certification services — ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 22000 (Food Safety), ISO 27001 (Information Security, 2017 and 2022 versions), ISO 37001 (Anti-corruption), ISO 39001 (Road Traffic Safety), ISO 42001 (AI Management System), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety) — plus supplementary services including GRI sustainability report review, independent audits against client-defined requirements, and a free gated Knowledge Centre of ISO resources. Certification is delivered through a two-stage audit (Stage 1 and Stage 2) followed by annual surveillance audits and a three-year recertification cycle, with internal audit management software handling nonconformity tracking and certificate holder records.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees on a quote-based engagement model. The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales with no channel or reseller partners, supported by a digital-first marketing approach (multi-language website, LinkedIn, content marketing). The global auditor network numbers 50+ audit managers, auditors, and technical experts, with a core team of approximately 15 in Norway. The company has no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, funding rounds, or external investors; it operates under Norwegian law and complies with GDPR for data processing related to its Knowledge Centre.

Name

Scandinavian Certification As

Legal name

Scandinavian Certification AS

Website

https://scancert.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Independent Norwegian ISO certification body founded in 2014, accredited by Norwegian Accreditation (MSYS019), delivering nine ISO management system certifications (quality, environmental, information security, AI, food safety, HSE, etc.) plus sustainability report review across the Nordics, Poland, Italy, and Azerbaijan via direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ISO Management System Certification

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• ISO certification services
• Management system audits
• Third-party certification body
• Accredited certification services
• ISO standards compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Porsgrunn

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ISO Certification Services: Third-party audit and certification services for management systems according to ISO standards. Revenue generated through initial certification audits (Stage 1 and Stage 2), annual follow-up audits, and 3-year recertification cycles. Additional revenue from scope extensions and special audits.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Scandinavian Certification AS is an independent, accredited certification body that performs third-party audits and issues ISO certifications across eight management system standards: ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), ISO 22000 (Food Safety), ISO 27001 (Information Security), ISO 37001 (Anti-corruption), ISO 39001 (Road Traffic Safety), ISO 42001 (AI Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety). Certifications follow a two-stage initial audit (Stage 1 and Stage 2) with annual surveillance audits and a three-year recertification cycle, complemented by GRI-based sustainability report reviews, independent audit services, and a free Knowledge Centre offering ISO templates and guides.

Product overview

Scandinavian Certification AS is an independent certification body offering certification of management systems according to internationally recognized ISO standards. Their core offering consists of nine distinct ISO certification services: ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 22000 (Food Safety), ISO 27001 (Information Security), ISO 37001 (Anti-corruption), ISO 39001 (Road Traffic Safety), ISO 42001 (Artificial Intelligence Management System), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety). These certifications are complemented by supplementary services including a Knowledge Centre providing free ISO resources, templates, and guides for registered members, as well as sustainability report review services against GRI standards and independent audit services against organizational self-requirements. The company operates through a two-stage audit process (Stage 1 and Stage 2) with annual follow-ups and three-year recertification cycles, with accredited services delivered through Norwegian Accreditation (accreditation number MSYS019).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISO 9001 Quality Management Certification Accredited certification service for Quality Management Systems according to ISO 9001:2015, helping organizations demonstrate their ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification Accredited certification service for Environmental Management Systems according to ISO 14001:2015, helping organizations improve environmental performance through better management of environmental aspects.
• ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Certification Accredited certification service for Food Safety Management Systems according to ISO 22000:2018, helping organizations in the food chain ensure food safety through systematic control of hazards.
• ISO 27001 Information Security Certification Accredited certification service for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) according to ISO 27001, helping organizations manage information security risks systematically. Available for ISO 27001:2017 and 2022 versions.
• ISO 37001 Anti-corruption Management Certification Accredited certification service for Anti-corruption Management Systems according to ISO 37001:2016, helping organizations prevent, detect, and respond to corruption through controls and measures.
• ISO 39001 Road Traffic Safety Certification Accredited certification service for Road Traffic Safety Management Systems according to ISO 39001:2012, helping organizations reduce deaths and serious injuries related to road traffic accidents.
• ISO 42001 Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) Certification Accredited certification service for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems according to ISO 42001, helping organizations establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve AI management practices.
• ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety (HSE) Certification Accredited certification service for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems according to ISO 45001:2018, helping organizations provide safe and healthy workplaces by preventing work-related injuries and ill health.
• Sustainability Report Review Services Independent scrutiny and review of sustainability reports according to GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) standards, helping organizations ensure credibility and compliance in their sustainability disclosures.
• Independent Audit Services Independent audit services conducted against an organization's own requirements, providing objective assessment and verification of internal standards and compliance measures.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA: German-headquartered TIC provider with accredited ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, and 45001 certification services, with deep penetration in European enterprise markets.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) major offering accredited ISO management system certifications across all of Scancert's standards, with broader geographic reach and enterprise penetration.
• Intertek: Global TIC company providing accredited ISO management system certifications alongside a broader portfolio of testing and assurance services.
• SGS: Swiss-based global TIC leader offering ISO management system certification as part of a broad testing, inspection, and certification portfolio — directly comparable offering with much larger scale.
• TÜV Rheinland: Major global certification body offering accredited ISO management system certifications across multiple standards with established brand recognition in European enterprise markets.
• TÜV SÜD: Global TIC provider offering accredited ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 45001 and other management system certifications, competing for the same enterprise and mid-market clients as Scancert.

Direct peers

• DNV: Norwegian-origin global certification body offering accredited ISO management system certifications (9001, 14001, 27001, 45001, etc.) — the closest direct peer by origin, scale, and service overlap.
• Kiwa: European-headquartered certification body with strong presence in Northern and Central Europe, offering accredited ISO management system certifications with similar mid-market focus to Scancert.

Regional players

• Certiquality: Italian certification body offering accredited ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 45001 and other certifications, directly overlapping with Scancert's newly entered Italian market.
• Eurocert AB: Smaller Nordic/Swedish certification body offering accredited ISO management system certifications — closer in scale and regional positioning to Scancert than the global majors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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