Consultancy Support on the Road to EN ISO/IEC 17065 Accreditation
What is EN ISO/IEC 17065?
ISO/IEC 17065 is an internationally recognized standard that demonstrates the impartiality, competence, and credibility of certification bodies certifying products, processes, and services. This standard ensures that certification bodies operate in a transparent, fair, and technically competent manner.
Why Obtain EN ISO/IEC 17065 Accreditation?
For certification bodies, it is not only the certificates that need to be trustworthy but also the certification process itself. With ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation:
✅ Your organization’s impartiality and independence are formally recognized.
✅ You gain national and international recognition.
✅ Your product certification processes are officially accepted.
✅ You strengthen trust with clients and stakeholders.
✅ It provides the foundation for certifications like CE Marking, Halal, Organic, Energy Labels, and others.
What is ISO/IEC 17065 Consultancy?
ISO/IEC 17065 consultancy is a professional service that helps product certification bodies establish a management system in compliance with the standard and successfully navigate the accreditation process.
Our consultancy covers:
🔹 Current system assessment
🔹 Gap analysis and road mapping
🔹 Documentation (Quality Manual, procedures, forms, etc.)
🔹 Staff training and awareness programs
🔹 Risk management and integration of impartiality principles
🔹 Internal audits and management review facilitation
🔹 Full support during accreditation application and assessment
How Does the Consultancy Process Work?
- Initial Assessment: Analysis of your organization’s operations and objectives.
- Gap Analysis: Identification of gaps against ISO/IEC 17065 requirements.
- System Development: Establishment of processes and documentation infrastructure.
- Training: Comprehensive training to ensure all personnel comply with the standard.
- Internal Audit: Pre-assessment audits to ensure readiness before official accreditation.
- Accreditation Application: Submission to TURKAK or another relevant accreditation body.
- Audit Support: On-site and remote support during formal assessments.
Why Should You Work with a Consultant?
The ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation process involves not only technical requirements but also ethical, managerial, and legal aspects. With Sertifike’s experienced consultants:
✔ Achieve accreditation in a faster time frame
✔ Minimize risks and errors
✔ Use your resources more efficiently
✔ Improve your success rate in accreditation assessments
Conclusion
ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation serves as a “trust mark” for product certification bodies. It is essential for demonstrating professionalism, impartiality, and competence to clients and regulatory authorities.
Managing this process accurately and efficiently with professional consultancy provides a significant advantage. If you are ready to take confident and correct steps toward ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation, contact us to learn more about our consultancy services.
