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Non-ISO certification programmes

None of these are ISO standards. Each has its own scheme owner, its own rules and its own type of issuing body. The word "certificate" does not cover them all — which is why every record is shown together with its class.

Four different things the same word covers:

  • Accredited third-party certification
  • Scheme owner's certification programme
  • Public-authority ecolabel
  • Rating or award programme

Certification 10 programmes

FSSC 22000Foundation FSSC
Food Safety Certification Scheme

Requested by retailers and buyers across the food chain — built on ISO 22000 but a separate scheme from it.

Scheme owner's certification programme
IFSIFS Management GmbH
Food, Logistics and Broker Schemes

A modular scheme family — you cannot start without knowing which IFS module the buyer wants.

Scheme owner's certification programme
IATF 16949IATF
Automotive Supply Chain Scheme

Required by OEMs across the automotive supply chain — built on ISO 9001 but not an ISO standard.

Scheme owner's certification programme
GLOBALG.A.P.GLOBALG.A.P.
Agriculture and Aquaculture Certification

A good agricultural practice programme requested by exporters and retailers at primary production.

Accredited third-party certification
GOTSGlobal Standard gGmbH
Organic Textile Supply Chain Certification

An organic textile claim requires every link in the chain to be certified separately.

Accredited third-party certification
FSC Chain of CustodyForest Stewardship Council
Forest Products Chain of Custody

For every processor and trader that will use an FSC claim on wood, paper or packaging.

Accredited third-party certification
RSPO SCCRoundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
Palm Oil Supply Chain Certification

For food, cosmetics and chemical businesses that physically handle palm oil or its derivatives.

Accredited third-party certification
EU EcolabelEuropean Commission
EU Ecolabel

A voluntary environmental label for defined product and service groups placed on the EU market — licensed by a public authority.

Public-authority ecolabel
LEEDUSGBC / GBCI
Green Building Rating Programme

A points-based rating for building and interior projects — it certifies the project, not the company.

Rating or award programme
Blue FlagFEE
Beach and Marina Award Programme

An annual award for beaches, marinas and tourism boats — it is not a hotel certificate.

Rating or award programme

This page is for information only; it is not legal advice. A programme appearing here does not mean it is required for your business. This library does not issue certificates.

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