ISO/IEC 17021-1 Accredited Management Systems Registrar

Accredited Management Systems Certification

GICG is an internationally accredited certification body offering independent third-party assessments under Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) and United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accreditations.

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12Accredited Standards Displayed

ISO 9001:2015

SACUKASIAF

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Quality & Safety

The gold benchmark for process reliability, customer satisfaction, and risk-based operational excellence.

Increase customer retention and tender win rates across public and multinational bids

Eliminate operational redundancy, rework waste, and costly delivery defects

3-Year Certification Cycle

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ISO/IEC 27001:2022

UKASSACIAF

Information Security, Cybersecurity & Privacy Protection (ISMS)

Information Security & AI

Rigorous protection of digital assets, cloud infrastructures, customer telemetry, and data privacy.

Mitigate crippling data breaches, ransomware incidents, and compliance liabilities

Satisfy strict enterprise vendor procurement requirements and SOC 2 / GDPR mappings

3-Year Certification Cycle

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ISO/IEC 42001:2023

SACIAF

Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS)

Information Security & AI

The world’s first certifiable standard for responsible AI, model governance, and ethical deployment.

Proactively align with EU AI Act, US NIST AI RMF, and ASEAN AI Governance frameworks

Audit training data pedigree, algorithmic fairness, hallucination controls, and bias

3-Year Certification Cycle

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ISO 14001:2015

SACUKASIAF

Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

Environmental & ESG

Structured environmental stewardship, carbon footprint minimization, and resource efficiency.

Demonstrate tangible ESG performance to green-fund investors and sustainability rating agencies

Cut energy, water, and raw material waste costs through continuous resource optimization

3-Year Certification Cycle

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ISO 45001:2018

SACUKASIAF

Occupational Health & Safety Management (OH&SMS)

Quality & Safety

Prevent workplace injury, ill-health, and foster proactive worker safety cultures.

Drastically reduce lost-time injuries (LTI) and fatal accident risks

Lower workers compensation insurance premiums and liability risks

3-Year Certification Cycle

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ISO 22000:2018 / HACCP

SACUKAS

Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)

Food & Cold Chain

End-to-end farm-to-fork hygiene, allergen management, and food safety validation.

Prevent product recalls, biological contamination, and brand damage

Satisfy export hygiene standards for AVA/SFA, FDA, and EU food import authorities

3-Year Certification Cycle

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ISO 13485:2016

UKASSAC

Medical Devices Quality Management Systems (MD-QMS)

Healthcare & Medical

Stringent regulatory compliance for design, cleanroom production, and device sterilization.

Key foundation for CE Mark (EU MDR/IVDR) and FDA 510(k) QSR submissions

Rigorous risk management adhering to ISO 14971 principles

3-Year Certification Cycle

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ISO 50001:2018

SACIAF

Energy Management Systems (EnMS)

Environmental & ESG

Systematic reduction of greenhouse gas intensity and enterprise thermal/electrical consumption.

Reduce utility electricity and thermal expenditure by 8% - 22% within 18 months

Qualify for government carbon tax credits and green building energy incentives

3-Year Certification Cycle

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ISO/IEC 27701:2019

SACUKASIAF

Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)

Information Security & AI

The global privacy extension to ISO 27001 for GDPR, PDPA, and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) governance.

Demonstrate verifiable compliance with EU GDPR, Singapore PDPA, and global privacy mandates

Differentiate your brand with enterprise buyers by guaranteeing rigorous Personally Identifiable Information (PII) controls

3-Year Certification Cycle

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ISO 22301:2019

SACUKASIAF

Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS)

Quality & Safety

Ensure operational resilience, crisis survival, and continuous service delivery during catastrophic disruptions.

Safeguard enterprise reputation, share value, and customer contracts during severe outages

Establish validated Maximum Tolerable Period of Disruption (MTPD) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO)

3-Year Certification Cycle

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SS EN 206:2014 / SS 544

SAC

Ready-Mixed Concrete Product Conformity Scheme

Product Schemes

Singapore BCA & SAC accredited product conformity certification for batching plants and concrete durability.

Mandatory qualification for batching plants to supply BCA-registered building and infrastructure projects

Validate consistency of water-cement ratios, slump tolerances, and durability against chloride attack

3-Year Certification Cycle

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BC1:2012 / SS EN 1090

SAC

Factory Production Control for Structural Steel Fabrication

Product Schemes

BCA mandated Factory Production Control (FPC) certification for structural steel fabricators and welders.

Essential statutory requirement for tender eligibility on BCA Singapore structural steel contracts

Validate Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)

3-Year Certification Cycle

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Accreditation Journey

5-Stage Interactive Certification Pathway

A transparent, predictable certification roadmap adhering strictly to ISO/IEC 17021-1 conformity assessment requirements.

STAGE 01Day 1 - 5

Application & IAF MD5 Scoping

Scope Definition, Manday Calculation & Formal Agreement

Standard SLA Protocol: ISO/IEC 17021-1

Stage Overview & Technical Activities

Organization submits company profile, site locations, employee headcounts, and desired certification standard. GICG Technical Secretariat determines audit mandays adhering strictly to IAF MD5 guidance and issues the formal certification agreement.

Formal Deliverables & Artifacts

IAF MD5 Auditor Manday Calculation Schedule
Accredited Certification Contract & Impartiality Review
Designated Lead Auditor & Lead Technical Reviewer Assignment

STAGE 02Week 2 - 4

Stage 1 Audit: Readiness Review

Document Structure, Scope Verification & Readiness Check

Standard SLA Protocol: ISO/IEC 17021-1

Stage Overview & Technical Activities

The Lead Auditor reviews your management system documentation, policies, key performance indicators, internal audit records, and management review meeting minutes to verify readiness for Stage 2 on-site evaluation.

Formal Deliverables & Artifacts

Official GICG Stage 1 Readiness Audit Report
Areas of Concern & Documentation Gap Identification
Confirmation of Stage 2 On-Site Audit Itinerary

STAGE 03Week 5 - 8

Stage 2 Audit: On-Site Evaluation

Rigorous On-Site & Process Conformity Verification

Standard SLA Protocol: ISO/IEC 17021-1

Stage Overview & Technical Activities

Auditors interview personnel across functional departments, inspect physical facilities, witness operational procedures, and verify objective evidence of standard adherence and risk mitigation controls in live practice.

Formal Deliverables & Artifacts

Comprehensive On-Site Audit Findings Report
Non-Conformity Notices (Minor / Major if applicable)
Formal Closing Meeting & Recommendation for Certification

STAGE 04Week 9 - 10

Technical Review & Parchment Issuance

Independent Impartiality Review & Official Certification

Standard SLA Protocol: ISO/IEC 17021-1

Stage Overview & Technical Activities

An independent GICG Certification Technical Committee—independent of the audit team—reviews the audit dossier and corrective action evidence before formally granting accredited certification status under SAC or UKAS marks.

Formal Deliverables & Artifacts

Accredited Parchment Certificate with QR Code Seal
Digital GICG Certification Marks for marketing collaterals
Entry into Global GICG & IAF CertSearch Sovereign Public Registries

STAGE 05Year 1, 2 & 3

Surveillance & 3-Year Recertification

Continuous Improvement & Annual Surveillance Verification

Standard SLA Protocol: ISO/IEC 17021-1

Stage Overview & Technical Activities

Annual surveillance audits (Month 12 and Month 24) ensure ongoing system maintenance and continual improvement. In Year 3, a full recertification audit renews the 3-year cycle without disruption to your commercial standing.

Formal Deliverables & Artifacts

Surveillance Audit Verification Letters
Continual Improvement Performance Benchmarks
Seamless Triennial Recertification Audit Schedule

Transferring from Another Registrar or Need Integrated Audits?

We provide seamless certificate transfer protocols adhering to IAF MD2 with zero downtime in your certification status and integrated IMS manday reductions.