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Frequently Asked Questions about Certification

What is "Accreditation" ?

Accreditation is the formal recognition that a certification body, like Kiwa, is competent to assess and certify organizations against ISO standards. It is granted by an official accreditation body, usually appointed by a government or a recognized authority. Accreditation ensures that the certification process meets international best practices, providing confidence in the reliability and impartiality of the certification.

Why is "Accreditation" so important for ISO certification?

Accreditation is crucial because it guarantees that a certification body (like KIWACERT) Is technically competent to assess organizations against ISO standards. Operates with impartiality, transparency, and integrity. Consistently applies high-quality assessment and certification processes. Without accreditation, there’s no assurance that a certification body follows globally accepted standards, which could lead to inconsistencies and unreliable certifications.

How does KIWACERT ensure its certification services meet the highest standards?

We (KIWACERT) is accredited by multiple accreditation bodies worldwide, demonstrating its commitment to excellence in certification. This accreditation confirms that Kiwacert's certification processes are reliable, impartial, and aligned with international quality assurance standards. By choosing an accredited certification body like KIWACERT, organizations can be confident that their ISO certification holds global credibility and trust.

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Certification services offered by KiwaCert

and our partner certification bodies are accredited Internationally by various Accreditation Body,

eg: JAS-ANZ (Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand), ACCREDIA (Italy) , Department Standard Malaysia (DSM) which all are International Accreditation Forum (IAF) member. Also, by International Automotive Task Force (IATF) , FSSC Foundation & Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARII).

We are also an approved Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) by Medical Device Authority, Malaysia (MDA) for medical devices related certification.

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Jabatan Standard Malaysia

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Jabatan Standard Malaysia

KiwaCert Academy Division is an approved Exemplar Global for various training programs eg: Lead Implementer, Lead Auditor, Internal Auditor and various professional programs.

Through our business partner, we also can provide fully accredited CQI-IRCA Lead Auditor training programs and IQF USA accredited Six Sigma & Lean Six Sigma belt certification programs.

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