GUTcert's core business is the certification of management systems according to the globally recognised standards of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).
We validate environmental statements in accordance with the European EMAS standard and, as an independent environmental verifier and recognised expert organisation, verify emissions reporting in accordance with EU ETS and carbon footprints in the field of sustainability audits. Extensive auditing services for greater energy efficiency expand our profile.
We pass on our experience and the extensive know-how of our auditors in the seminars and events of the GUTcert Academy (in German).
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Audits with added value
A willingness to learn is an essential factor for success today. Our audits help organisations to develop potential and minimise risks. We love to ‘surprise’ our customers during on-site audits with newly discovered opportunities. We encourage them to rethink their business processes and thus ensure the long-term success of their company.
As a subsidiary of the globally active AFNOR Group, we have a network of more than 3,000 auditors. This means you can have audits carried out in over 100 countries worldwide, both through GUTcert and the AFNOR Group. If required, we can provide you with a bilingual contact person (German/English) and, on request, an auditor can take on the leading role centrally.
Accreditation is a basic requirement for the work of every certification body. Here you will find an overview of all approvals on the basis of which we perform testing services.
The accreditation ensures international recognition of the certificates issued by GUTcert. The accreditations are currently valid for the industries mentioned. However, we are constantly expanding our accreditation and will be happy to provide information on current procedures upon request.
We are passionate service providers and want to inspire our customers. Competence, friendliness, speed, and flexibility are the foundation of our work.
Our customers are partners whose performance we trust. Our objective audits are designed to provide security and promote progress. We always act with integrity and keep compliance in mind.
Fair offers without small print are a matter of course for us in order to generate real added value for our customers.
We do not compromise on quality: our central tool is an effective QM management system, which we use to ensure the continuous improvement and effectiveness of our accredited procedures. In this way, we offer our customers security, provide them with reliable support in achieving their goals, and issue certificates that are recognized and valued in the market. We do not rest on our laurels, but are constantly developing our services.
We create a working environment and conditions for our employees that promote efficiency and enjoyment at work.
As part of our testing services, we undertake to
enable all customers to access the certification process, regardless of size, membership in associations or groups, or the number of previous certifications
take into account the interests of indirect customers and other interested parties
remain impartial by
not allowing financial interests to influence our decisions
not providing, distributing, or offering consulting services on management systems or product certifications
not providing any other products or services that could compromise the confidentiality, objectivity, or impartiality of our certification process and certification decisions
exclusively employ impartial auditors and employees who have no direct or indirect financial or material conflicts of interest with the clients they audit
make certification decisions based on objective evidence
oppose all forms of corruption and operate a program for the prevention and detection of corruption
With regard to direct certification activities, the GUTcert employees involved are not subject to any technical instructions and are therefore not susceptible to influence.
If internal or external cases become known that could jeopardize impartiality or violate contractual and other rights of GUTcert (e.g., unauthorized use of certificates, marks, etc.), the certification body decides on follow-up measures on a case-by-case basis, in cooperation with the advisory board if necessary.
This also applies in the event that potential conflicts of interest become known that affect internal or external personnel (e.g., employees, auditors) or persons associated with GUTcert. This will be documented.
Updated and put into effect on October 20, 2025.
In 1997, the GUTcert certification company for management systems was founded - spun off and made independent from the engineering and consulting company for business organisation and environmental protection GUT (Gesellschaft für Umwelttechnik), which had existed since 1986.
By joining the AFNOR Group (Association Francaise de Normalisation) in May 2008, GUTcert gains a strong partner and grows rapidly - the number of employees triples in the following 3 years.
Thanks to numerous accreditations of GUTcert and the successful partnership with AFNOR, the international business is also significantly expanded: In association with our parent company, we offer the entire spectrum of certification services in Germany and abroad. Audits according to TS 16949 in the automotive sector or certifications for railway suppliers according to IRIS can be combined with audits according to ISO 9001, ISO 50001, ISO 14001, EMAS or BS OHSAS 18001, for example.
Sustainable development has always been particularly important to us. We continually set ourselves ambitious goals and develop measures to achieve them. We report on this in our sustainability report in accordance with GRI (in German).
We will keep you up to date on our services and all important certification-related changes with our monthly Newsletter.
Meeting all requirements regarding German language regulations, diversity and linguistic fluency is a major challenge – unfortunately, it is impossible to achieve perfection in this area.
We hope that our much-discussed internal ‘GUTcert Gender Catalogue’ conveys our open attitude and appeals to all people, regardless of their gender or origin.
However, in order not to impair the flow of reading, we refrain from using gender gaps. Where possible, we use alternative terms.
