ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Accreditation of Certification Bodies
Become the Auditor of Auditors. Establish Your Global Authority.
ISO 17021 is the cornerstone of absolute impartiality and technical competence required for organizations certifying management systems. At FMD Quality, we transform you from just a company into an Accredited Certification Body capable of issuing internationally recognized certificates.
Purpose of the Service – Global Certification Power
Our goal is to ensure you are flawless in the eyes of TÜRKAK or international accreditation bodies:
- International Recognition: Ensure the certificates you issue are valid worldwide under the IAF MLA (Multilateral Recognition Arrangement).
- Audit Authority: Rise to the highest level in the industry—not merely as a “certificate issuer,” but as an entity that “verifies compliance with standards.”
- Unwavering Impartiality Framework: Establish an organizational structure that manages conflicts of interest and is ethically and technically beyond reproach.
Who Is It For?
- Entrepreneurial Auditors: Senior lead auditors who wish to establish their own certification brand.
- Industry Associations and Unions: Organizations seeking to certify their members according to international standards.
- Those Seeking Global Partners: Individuals or entities acting as local representatives of foreign certification bodies and looking to expand their accreditation scope.
Scope of Service – Comprehensive Audit Management
We don’t just write procedures; we build a living certification mechanism:
- Certification Decision Processes: A flawless workflow design from the technical review of audit reports to the decision-making stage.
- Auditor Pool and Competency Management: Designing auditor assignment, monitoring, and performance evaluation systems in accordance with ISO 17021-1 and related standards (ISO 17021-3, 17021-10, etc.).
- Independence Protection Committee (IPC) Structure: The legal and operational infrastructure ensuring the system’s independence.
Service Process – The Strategic Path to the Top
- Organizational Structuring: We establish an “accreditable” structure, from the company’s articles of incorporation to the organizational chart.
- Documentation and Software Integration: We make complex audit processes digital and traceable.
- Pilot Audit Applications: We stand by your side during your first real audits, conducting a “field rehearsal” prior to TÜRKAK.
- Accreditation Office and On-Site Audit Defense: We fortify your system and team against auditors’ technical questions.
Deliverables - Your Authorization Documents
- ISO 17021 Quality Manual and Procedure Set: The constitution of your certification body.
- Auditor Assignment and Competency Matrices: Data sets proving your technical expertise.
- Certificate Design and Logo Usage Guidelines: International-standard outputs reflecting your brand’s prestige.
Customer Benefits – Why Should You Be an Accredited “Body”?
- High Profitability: Go beyond consulting; enter a sustainable and high-volume commercial sector like the certification market.
- Brand Value: Gain unshakable prestige in the industry with the “certification body” label.
- Market Diversity: Build your own portfolio in popular standards such as ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.
Industry Experience – We’ve Been on Both Sides of the Table
At FMD Quality, we understand the mindset of both the audited and the auditing sides. We anticipate the most critical mistakes organizations make during accreditation processes (such as breaches of impartiality, inadequate technical reviews, etc.) and guide you safely through this minefield.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does this process take? Typically 6–12 months. Because we’re not just creating documents—we’re building an organizational culture.
- Can anyone become a certification body? Any professional entity that meets the technical and ethical requirements can. We help you reach that level of professionalism.
- Why FMD Quality? Because we don’t just provide consulting; we’re training the industry’s new “Referees.”