When seeking to verify a certification issued by an accredited certification body, you can either:
It is important to note that ISO itself does not perform certifications or accredit certification bodies.
ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, develops international standards but does not directly manage certification processes. National accreditation bodies play a key role in accrediting certification bodies globally.
Use the International Accreditation Forum’s global database, IAF CertSearch (note that this database includes only accredited certificates). CertSearch consolidates data from the IAF, accreditation bodies, and certification bodies, allowing you to confirm certification and accreditation status in one place. Certificates can be verified individually, in bulk, or via API; or
The database provides details about certifications, issuing bodies, and their respective accreditation status, making it a comprehensive resource for verification.
Contact the relevant certification body, accreditation body, or IAF directly to confirm the respective statuses.
You may also get in touch with your national accreditation body as they have comprehensive records of certified bodies within their jurisdiction.