What to verify on an ISO 9001 certificate
- Company name and certified site locations.
- Scope of quality management certification.
- Certificate number and certification body.
- Initial certification, surveillance, issue, and expiry dates.
- Accreditation details where claimed on the certificate.
Procurement and tender use
For tenders, ISO 9001 verification should be completed before award or vendor approval. The certificate scope should match the work being purchased, not simply prove that a company has any quality certificate.
Common mismatch examples
Common issues include a certificate issued for a different legal entity, an expired certificate attached to a bid, a scope that excludes the supplied service, or a certification body that cannot confirm the record.