Third-party verification without the overhead.
C10G Certification provides independent, non-accredited certification for UK SMEs who need credible third-party verification of their management systems — at a cost and pace that works for smaller organisations.
Not accredited. Still credible.
Accredited certification — issued by a UKAS-accredited certification body — is the gold standard for ISO management systems. It is also expensive, time-consuming, and often disproportionate for smaller organisations whose customers simply want evidence of a working system.
C10G Certification provides independent third-party certification that is not issued under UKAS accreditation. Our auditors assess your management system against the relevant standard and issue a certificate where the system meets the requirements.
This is the right choice for organisations whose contracts require evidence of a management system but do not specifically mandate UKAS-accredited certification — and for those who want to build and verify a system before committing to the cost of full accreditation.
C10G Certification is transparent about its non-accredited status. We never misrepresent our certificates as UKAS-accredited. If your contract requires UKAS accreditation, we will tell you — and refer you to an appropriate accredited body.
Standards we certify against.
Quality Management Systems
Independent certification against ISO 9001:2015. Suitable for organisations who need to demonstrate a working quality management system to customers or tender panels.
Environmental Management Systems
Independent certification against ISO 14001:2015. Demonstrates a structured approach to managing environmental impact and legal compliance.
Occupational Health & Safety
Independent certification against ISO 45001:2018. Provides third-party evidence of a systematic approach to workplace health and safety.
Information Security Management
Independent certification against ISO 27001:2022. Demonstrates a structured approach to information security risk management and control implementation.
Integrated Management Systems
Single-audit certification covering two or more standards simultaneously — typically ISO 9001 + 14001 + 45001. Reduces audit burden and cost for organisations running an integrated system.
Clear stages. Fixed timelines.
Application & scoping
Submit an application and we will confirm scope, agree the audit programme, and issue a fixed-price proposal. No hidden fees — the price you see is the price you pay.
Stage 1 — Document review
A desktop review of your management system documentation. We assess whether your system is sufficiently developed to proceed to Stage 2 and identify any areas requiring attention.
Stage 2 — On-site audit
An on-site audit to verify that your management system is implemented and effective. Our auditors assess conformity against the standard and gather objective evidence.
Certification decision
Where the audit confirms conformity, we issue a C10G certificate valid for three years. Any non-conformities are agreed with you before the decision is made.
Surveillance & renewal
Annual surveillance audits maintain your certification and verify continued conformity. A full recertification audit is conducted at the three-year renewal point.
When independent certification makes sense.
- Your customer or tender requires evidence of a management system but does not specify UKAS accreditation
- You want credible third-party verification before investing in full accredited certification
- You are an SME for whom the cost of accredited certification is disproportionate to the contract value
- You need certification quickly and cannot wait for an accredited body's scheduling
- Your contract explicitly requires UKAS-accredited certification
- You are tendering for public sector contracts that mandate accredited certification
- Your sector regulator requires accredited certification as a licence condition
Find out if independent certification is right for you.
Tell us your standard, your contract requirement, and your timeline. We will give you a straight answer — including whether you need accredited certification instead.