Did you know that obtaining APCER certification may also entitle your organisation to an IQNET certificate?
This is one of the advantages of choosing a certification body that belongs to IQNET – The International Certification Network, an international network of which APCER has been a member since 1996.
For certified organisations, this connection brings practical benefits: an additional certificate for eligible management system standards, the opportunity to use the IQNET certification mark, and inclusion in an international database.
One Certification, Two Certificates
For certain management system standards, certification issued by APCER is accompanied by an IQNET certificate, reflecting its connection to the international network of certification bodies.
This document is issued alongside the APCER certificate for standards covered by IQNET, enabling organisations to present their certification in association with an internationally recognised brand.
For companies serving international customers, exporting products or operating within global supply chains, this can be a valuable advantage when presenting their credentials.
International Recognition Matters
A company supplying components to an international manufacturer, an organisation participating in a public tender, or a supplier seeking to enter a new supply chain all face a similar challenge: demonstrating that they meet the requirements set by their customers and business partners.
Certification is often one way of doing so. The credibility of the certification body can also play a role in this assessment.
Through IQNET, organisations certified by APCER can benefit from their association with an internationally recognised brand, strengthening their credentials when engaging with buyers, retailers, public authorities, non-governmental organisations and other business partners.
This connection does not replace the specific requirements of individual markets or customers, but it adds an international dimension to the certification obtained.
How Can Organisations Make the Most of IQNET Certification?
The IQNET certificate is not the only resource available. Organisations certified against eligible standards can also benefit from two additional tools:
IQNET Recognized Certification Mark
The IQNET certification mark may be used in corporate and communication materials, subject to the applicable rules of use.
It provides an additional way to highlight certification and the connection to the international network, particularly in company presentations, commercial documentation and other communication materials.
A Network Present in 79 Countries and Territories
Founded in 1989, IQNET currently brings together 41 partner certification bodies, operating across 79 countries and territories through 322 offices.
Collectively, its members have issued more than 420,000 valid management system certificates, covering organisations across a wide range of industries.
The network also participates in international standardisation and accreditation activities, contributing to the development and evolution of conformity assessment practices.
APCER has been part of this network for three decades, maintaining close cooperation with certification bodies from different regions of the world.
Is Your Organisation Already Benefiting?
If your organisation is certified by APCER, it is worth exploring the resources available through IQNET and understanding how they can support communication with customers and business partners.
The issuance of an IQNET certificate depends on the applicable certification standard, while use of the certification mark is subject to specific requirements.
Would you like to know whether your certification is eligible?
Contact APCER to learn more about the benefits available to your organisation.
