Certification Body Consulting

Build a Credible, Accreditation-Ready Certification Body

We help certification bodies, conformity assessment bodies, and personnel certification organizations achieve and maintain accreditation under ISO 17021, ISO 17024, ISO 17065, and related IAF/ILAC standards.

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Muhammad Y. Fahmy — Certification Body Consulting

Standards We Cover

Certification Body Standards — At a Glance

We have hands-on experience with the full suite of ISO conformity assessment standards required by accreditation bodies worldwide.

Standard	Scope	Who Needs It
ISO/IEC 17021-1	Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems	Management system certification bodies (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, etc.)
ISO/IEC 17024	Requirements for bodies operating certification of persons	Personnel certification bodies (professional certifications, competency schemes)
ISO/IEC 17065	Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes, and services	Product/process/service certification bodies
ISO/IEC 17020	Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection	Inspection bodies across all industries
ISO/IEC 17025	General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories	Testing and calibration laboratories
ISO/IEC 17011	Requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies	National and regional accreditation bodies
IAF MD & ILAC P-Series	Mandatory documents and guidance for accredited certification bodies	All accredited certification and inspection bodies

Our Services

What We Do for Certification Bodies

From initial setup to accreditation readiness and ongoing compliance — we are your specialist partner throughout the journey.

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CB Setup & Structure Design

Design the legal structure, governance model, impartiality committee, and organizational framework required for a compliant certification body from day one.

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Quality Manual & Procedures

Develop a complete, accreditation-ready quality manual and full set of procedures covering all certification processes — from application to certificate issuance.

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Gap Analysis & Accreditation Readiness

Identify gaps against your target accreditation standard and accreditation body requirements, with a clear remediation roadmap and realistic timeline.

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Auditor/Assessor Competency Programs

Design competency frameworks, qualification criteria, and ongoing monitoring programs for your auditors, assessors, or inspectors — fully aligned with ISO 17021/17024/17065.

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Impartiality & Conflict of Interest Management

Design robust impartiality management systems, conflict of interest procedures, and impartiality committee governance to meet accreditation body requirements.

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Ongoing Compliance & Surveillance Support

Support through accreditation surveillance visits, complaint and appeal management, and continuous improvement to maintain accreditation status year after year.

Transparent Pricing

Certification Body Consulting Packages

Specialized expertise at transparent, market-competitive rates. All packages are customizable to your specific standard and scope.

Starter

CB Readiness Assessment

$4,500 starting at

For organizations exploring certification body setup or assessing current compliance

Gap analysis against target CB standard
Written assessment report with findings
Prioritized remediation roadmap
2 expert advisory sessions (90 min each)
Template documentation starter kit
30-day email support

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Accreditation Build-Out

$12,000 starting at

Full system design and documentation for accreditation readiness under one CB standard

Comprehensive gap analysis
Complete quality manual & procedures suite
Certification process design & forms
Auditor/assessor competency framework
Impartiality management system design
Internal audit facilitation
Pre-accreditation mock assessment
90-day post-submission support

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Enterprise

Multi-Standard CB Program

$24,000 starting at

For certification bodies operating under multiple standards or requiring ongoing accreditation management

Multi-standard CB system design (e.g., 17021 + 17024)
Dedicated senior CB specialist assigned
Full documentation suite for all scopes
Auditor training program development
Accreditation body liaison support
12-month ongoing compliance support
Surveillance visit preparation
Complaint, appeal & NCR management support

Expert advisory available at $250/hr · All prices in USD · Custom scopes quoted on request

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions? Email us directly — we respond within 24 hours.

ISO/IEC 17021 applies to bodies that certify management systems (e.g., certifying companies to ISO 9001 or ISO 14001). ISO/IEC 17024 applies to bodies that certify individuals (e.g., professional certifications, competency schemes). ISO/IEC 17065 applies to bodies that certify products, processes, or services. Each has distinct requirements for impartiality, competence, and certification processes.

Typically 12–24 months from initial application to accreditation, depending on the accreditation body, the standard, and how well-prepared your organization is. With our support, organizations are typically fully prepared for the accreditation assessment within 8–14 months.

We have experience with accreditation bodies across North America (ANAB, SCC), the GCC (EGAC, SAAC, DAkkS), and internationally. We help you select the most appropriate accreditation body for your geographic scope and certification scheme.

Yes. Many accredited CBs face challenges maintaining compliance between surveillance visits. We provide targeted support to address non-conformities, strengthen processes, and ensure your system remains robust and effective between accreditation cycles.

Yes. We help design complete certification schemes — including scope definition, competency criteria, examination design, certification process, and the full documentation suite required to operate a credible, accreditation-ready certification program.

Ready to Build a World-Class Certification Body?

Let's discuss your certification body's goals, current status, and the fastest path to accreditation.

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