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IQNet Profile
Foundation
1990 with headquarters in Bern (Switzerland)
Purpose
Mutual recognition of certificates and
promotion of companies' quality standards through certification of management systems.
Provision
of local certification services and expertise to customers with global operations.
Partners
37 certification companies:- 23
from Europe
- 7 from America
- 7 from Asia and Oceania
which are incorporated within the
IQNet through co-operation agreements. Partner network
- 237
offices in 60 countries
- 11'500 auditors
- 301'000 management system certificates issued
Mandate
- Co-operation
in client certification (joint audits and co-certifications)
- Realization of global certification projects (Global Account Management)
- Issuance of the IQNet certificate along with the certificate of the national partner
- Issuance of the IQNet certification logo
- Further development of certification methods and harmonisation
- Further development of the assessment and certification services
- Training and qualification of auditors
- Representation in international committees
- Administration of the global IQNet certification register
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