NCI Certificering

What NCI Certificering does

NCI Certificering (legal entity NCI B.V., trade names Nederlands Certificatie Instituut and Normec Certification Institute) is a Netherlands-based independent certification body founded in August 2002 and headquartered in Oostvoorne, with a secondary office in Düsseldorf, Germany. It is a wholly owned operating subsidiary of Normec Group. The company delivers third-party accredited certification audits against a portfolio of standards covering occupational safety (VCA, VCU, ISO 45001, Safety Culture Ladder), environmental management (ISO 14001, CO2-Prestatieladder), quality (ISO 9001), information security (ISO 27001), corporate social responsibility (MVO-Wijzer), private security (Keurmerken Beveiliging), and rail infrastructure safety (Werkplekbeveiliging & Personeelsteller). Accreditations from the Raad voor Accreditatie (RvA) and scheme mandates from NEN, SSVV, SKAO, RailAlert, and Nederlandse Veiligheidsbranche grant it authorization to issue legally recognized certificates. Since 2002, the company has issued more than 9,000 accredited certificates and currently certifies organizations across the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.

The company's technical core is a remote auditing capability that enables (partial) online control audits via secure, shielded connections, with explicit data handling commitments: material is not shared with third parties and is fully deleted after use, and no recordings are made without consent. The stack is otherwise auditor-delivered professional services rather than a software product — there are no public APIs, SDKs, or AI integrations documented. Lead Auditors are externally visible (Taco Buissant des Amorie for SCL, Moniek Steegers for ISO 27001, Monique Willemse for VCU), suggesting individual expertise is an important asset. The leadership transition in mid-2025 brought Astrid Plettenburg in as Director following founder Hanneke de Vries' departure on 27 June 2025.

NCI's revenue model is professional services, specifically project-based audit engagements with multi-year contractual cadence: annual surveillance audits plus triennial recertification audits create recurring revenue from existing clients. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; each engagement is priced against FTE count, number of locations, certification scope, and ISMS complexity, captured via a detailed online quote request form. Distribution is fully direct — phone, email, and website-driven — with no resellers or marketplace presence. Marketing relies on content (news/blog on norm changes), webinars on emerging standards, attendance at NEN-organized industry events, and Kiyoh-captured customer reviews. Customer segments span Dutch SMBs (the bulk of citations) up to large multinationals (e.g., Yunex Traffic B.V.), with vertical concentration in construction, industrial, security, staffing, government, and rail infrastructure.

Name

NCI Certificering

Legal name

NCI B.V.

Website

https://nci-certificering.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NCI Certificering (Normec Certification Institute) is a Dutch RvA-accredited certification body auditing management systems for safety, health, environment, quality, and sustainability. It serves SMBs through multinationals across the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Portugal, and the UK under parent Normec Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management System Certification & Auditing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal, Governance, Privacy & Audit Certifications (EDAAANAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK)

Keywords

• Management system certification
• ISO certification services
• Safety compliance auditing
• Environmental management systems
• Occupational health certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Oostvoorne

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certification Audit Services: NCI Certificering generates revenue by performing certification audits against a range of standards (VCA, VCU, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, CO2-Prestatieladder, Safety Culture Ladder, Keurmerken Beveiliging, MVO-Wijzer, PS/WPB) for client organizations. Revenue is project-based per audit engagement, with recurring annual control audits and triennial recertification audits providing ongoing revenue from existing clients. Quotes are customized based on number of FTE, locations, scope, and norm complexity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NCI Certificering is an accredited third-party certification body that performs independent certification audits and recertifications against management system standards covering safety, health, environment, sustainability, and quality (including VCA, VCU, ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, CO2-Prestatieladder, Safety Culture Ladder, Keurmerken Beveiliging, MVO-Wijzer, and Werkplekbeveiliging & Personeelsteller). Engagements are project-based with recurring annual control audits and triennial recertification, delivered through on-site or secure remote auditing by registered auditors.

Product overview

NCI Certificering (Normec Certification Institute) is an independent certification body offering certification services for management systems. The portfolio includes VCA (VGM Checklist Aannemers) with three levels (VCA*, VCA**, VCA-P Petrochemie) for occupational safety, ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental management, ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety, ISO 27001 for information security, VCU for temporary employment agencies, CO2-Prestatieladder for carbon footprint management, Safety Culture Ladder (SCL) with SCL Light variants for safety awareness, Keurmerken Beveiliging (7 security marks), MVO-Wijzer for CSR, and Werkplekbeveiliging & Personeelsteller for railway workplace safety. The company is RvA accredited for most certifications and operates primarily in the Netherlands and Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VCA Certification (Veiligheid, Gezondheid en Milieu Checklist Aannemers) Three-level (VCA*, VCA**, VCA-P Petrochemie) certification system for companies performing high-risk work activities, providing a structured approach to occupational safety and health policy for construction, industrial, and petrochemical firms needing accreditation to work for principals.
• VCU Certification (Veiligheid en Gezondheid Checklist Uitzendorganisaties) Certification for temporary employment agencies supplying personnel to VCA-certified companies in high-risk industries such as construction, industry and petrochemistry, demonstrating a complete VG management system.
• ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification International quality management system certification helping organizations develop, implement, and improve QMS processes and demonstrate quality assurance to clients and stakeholders.
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification Environmental management system certification enabling organizations to improve environmental performance through efficient resource use, waste reduction, and regulatory compliance.
• ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Certification Global occupational health and safety management system certification focused on identifying, evaluating, and controlling employee health and safety risks across an organization.
• ISO 27001 Information Security Management Certification International information security management system certification specifying requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an ISMS.
• CO2-Prestatieladder Certification (Handboek 4.0) CO2 management certification scheme enabling organizations to reduce CO2 emissions and save costs, covering three treden of ambition under the SKAO-managed framework.
• Safety Culture Ladder (SCL) Certification Behavioural safety assessment measuring safety and health awareness in companies through interviews, project visits and workplace walks, with five treden and a 2.0 methodology covering five themes, aimed at reducing unsafe situations via behavioural change.
• Keurmerken Beveiliging (Security Quality Marks) Certification Certification covering seven security marks developed by the Dutch Security Industry including Beveiliging, Evenementenbeveiliging, Horecabeveiliging, Geld- en Waardetransport, POB and related activities such as mobile surveillance and private investigation.
• MVO-Wijzer (CSR Self-Assessment and Certification) Instrument supporting organisations in implementing and assessing CSR (MVO) activities based on ISO 26000, delivered in two phases: MVO Declaration (2-year validity) and MVO Certification (3-year validity).
• Werkplekbeveiliging & Personeelsteller (Rail Safety) Certification Certification for organisations working on or near railway infrastructure, addressing risks of collision and electrocution and ensuring safe train operations; required to supply personnel or services to ProRail.
• VCA-MAX Certification (Pilot) New schema combining VCA certification with VCA Module Gedrag (VCA-MG), emphasising employee attitude, awareness and safe behaviour in addition to management systems and rules.

Quantifiable outcome

• Organizations with CO2-Prestatieladder certification reduce CO2 twice as fast as the Dutch average — 3.2% per year vs. 1.6% per year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NENcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEN is the scheme manager (schemabeheerder) of the Safety Culture Ladder. NCI Certificering is mandated by NEN to conduct SCL certifications and participates in the College of Deskundigen and harmonization meetings organized by NEN.
• SSVV (Stichting Samenwerken Voor Veiligheid)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSVV is the scheme manager for VCA and VCU certification schemes. It is a collaboration of 25 branch organizations from industry. NCI Certificering is an accredited CI for VCA and VCU under SSVV schemes. NCI was also involved in the VCA-MAX pilot.
• SKAO (Stichting Klimaatvriendelijk Aanbesteden & Ondernemen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSKAO is the administrator and independent owner of the CO2-Prestatieladder, responsible for the use and further development of the certification scheme. NCI Certificering obtained accreditation for CO2-Prestatieladder 4.0 in December 2025.
• Raad voor Accreditatie (RvA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) provides accreditation for NCI Certificering's certification schemes including VCA, VCU, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, and CO2-Prestatieladder. Accreditation demonstrates independence, impartiality, competence, and proper documentation of the certification process.
• Nederlandse VeiligheidsbranchecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNederlandse Veiligheidsbranche (Dutch Safety Industry association) has contracted NCI Certificering to determine whether companies meet all keurmerk requirements for Beveiliging, Evenementenbeveiliging, Horecabeveiliging, Geld- en Waardetransport, and POB.
• RailAlertcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRailAlert manages the certification scheme for Werkplekbeveiliging (WPB) and Personeelsteller (PS) for the rail sector. NCI Certificering is contracted by RailAlert to certify WPB companies and Personeelstellers.
• MVO-WijzercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMVO-Wijzer is an instrument supporting organizations in implementing and assessing MVO activities. NCI Certificering is an independent partner of MVO-Wijzer, authorized to issue MVO declarations and certificates.
• NVCi (Nederlandse Vereniging Certificatie-instellingen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNVCi is the Dutch industry association for certification bodies. NCI Certificering is a member of NVCi.
• SCCMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCCM develops the ISO 14001 certification scheme to improve company performance, manage risks, and strengthen relationships with clients and authorities. NCI Certificering is affiliated with SCCM as a certification body for ISO 14001.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DEKRA Certification: German-headquartered global TIC company with substantial Dutch operations offering ISO certifications, VCA audits, and safety scheme certifications. Competes directly with NCI for Dutch and German enterprise clients.
• LRQA: UK-based certification body with operations across Europe offering ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001, sector schemes, and management system certifications. Overlaps with NCI's ISO and safety portfolio.
• Control Union Certifications: Dutch-headquartered certification body offering ISO and sustainability certifications. Operates in the same Dutch market with overlapping client base in industrial and sustainability-compliance sectors.
• TÜV Rheinland: German global TIC organization with Dutch service offerings. Competes directly with NCI for ISO, VCA, and management system audit work in the Netherlands.
• Kiwa: Dutch-based certification body that issues ISO 9001/14001/45001, VCA, SCL, and sector-specific certifications. Closest direct competitor to NCI in the Dutch market, with overlapping scheme coverage and SMB-to-enterprise client base.
• TÜV NORD CERT: German certification body with Dutch presence offering ISO 9001/14001/45001/27001, VCA, and SCL certifications. Targets the same Dutch SMB and enterprise segments as NCI Certificering.
• CMark: Dutch certification body offering ISO, VCA, CO2-Prestatieladder, and SCL certifications. Most direct Dutch SME-focused competitor to NCI with similar scheme portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• SGS: Swiss-headquartered global TIC leader with Dutch operations. Provides ISO certifications, sector schemes, and compliance services overlapping with NCI's portfolio but at significantly larger scale.
• Bureau Veritas Certification: Global TIC giant with Dutch operations offering ISO, sector, and sustainability certifications. Significantly larger scale and broader portfolio than NCI; competes on enterprise and industrial accounts.
• DNV - Business Assurance: Norwegian-headquartered global TIC company with management system certification offerings in the Netherlands. Competes for ISO and safety certifications but focuses more on enterprise and industrial accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 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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