Certification Services
In India, certification services span a wide range of sectors and standards to ensure quality, safety, compliance, and environmental and social governance. Here’s a categorized list of major types of certification services available in India:
✅ 1. Quality Management Certifications
ISO 9001 – Quality Management System (QMS)
ISO 13485 – Medical devices QMS
Six Sigma Certifications (Green Belt, Black Belt)
✅ 2. Environmental & Safety Certifications
ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System
ISO 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety Management
Fire & Safety Certifications
Green Building Certifications (IGBC, GRIHA)
✅ 3. Food & Agriculture Certifications
FSSAI License – Mandatory for food businesses
HACCP – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management
Organic Certifications – NPOP, USDA Organic, Jaivik Bharat
GAP Certification (Good Agricultural Practices)
✅ 4. IT & Information Security Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001 – Information Security Management System
ISO/IEC 20000 – IT Service Management
SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3 – System and Organization Controls
CERT-IN Empanelment – For cybersecurity service providers
✅ 5. Product Certifications
ISI Mark (BIS) – Bureau of Indian Standards for products
CE Marking – European conformity (for export)
ECO Mark – Environmental-friendly products
Hallmarking – For gold and silver
AGMARK – Agricultural produce quality certification
✅ 6. Energy & Power Certifications
BEE Star Ratings – Bureau of Energy Efficiency for appliances
ISO 50001 – Energy Management System
✅ 7. Social & Ethical Certifications
SA 8000 – Social Accountability
SEDEX/SMETA Audit – Ethical trade audits
Fair Trade Certification
✅ 8. Industry-Specific Certifications
GMP – Good Manufacturing Practices (Pharma, Cosmetics)
NABL Accreditation – For laboratories (ISO 17025)
Drug License – For pharmaceutical businesses
CDSCO Certification – For medical devices and drugs
✅ 9. Business & Legal Certifications
Startup India Certification – DIPP-recognized startups
MSME/Udyam Registration
Import Export Code (IEC) – DGFT certification
GST Registration – Goods and Services Tax compliance
✅ 10. Education & Skill Certifications
AICTE/UGC Approvals – For educational institutions
NSDC Certifications – National Skill Development Corporation
Skill India / PMKVY Certificates