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Frequently Asked Questions about Certification

What is "Accreditation" ?

Accreditation is the formal recognition that a certification body, like Kiwa, is competent to assess and certify organizations against ISO standards. It is granted by an official accreditation body, usually appointed by a government or a recognized authority. Accreditation ensures that the certification process meets international best practices, providing confidence in the reliability and impartiality of the certification.

Why is "Accreditation" so important for ISO certification?

Accreditation is crucial because it guarantees that a certification body (like KIWACERT) Is technically competent to assess organizations against ISO standards. Operates with impartiality, transparency, and integrity. Consistently applies high-quality assessment and certification processes. Without accreditation, there’s no assurance that a certification body follows globally accepted standards, which could lead to inconsistencies and unreliable certifications.

How does KIWACERT ensure its certification services meet the highest standards?

We (KIWACERT) is accredited by multiple accreditation bodies worldwide, demonstrating its commitment to excellence in certification. This accreditation confirms that Kiwacert's certification processes are reliable, impartial, and aligned with international quality assurance standards. By choosing an accredited certification body like KIWACERT, organizations can be confident that their ISO certification holds global credibility and trust.

IAF

Jabatan Standard Malaysia

IAF

Jabatan Standard Malaysia

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Certification services offered by KiwaCert

and our partner certification bodies are accredited Internationally by various Accreditation Body,

(KIWACERT) is an accredited certification body under the Department of Standards Malaysia (DSM) and officially listed in the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) database. This recognition affirms that all certifications issued by KIWACERT are globally accepted, reliable, and verifiable through the IAF platform, providing organizations with the highest level of credibility and international trust.

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Officially Recognized by the Ministry of Health Malaysia

KIWACERT is officially listed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia as an Approved Auditor (ACB-GMP/HACCP/FSMS) under the Food Safety Division. This recognition confirms that KIWACERT auditors are qualified and authorized by MOH to conduct GMP, HACCP & FSMS audits, ensuring compliance with national food safety requirements. With this approval, organizations working with KIWACERT gain the assurance that their audits are carried out by MOH-recognized professionals, delivering the highest level of credibility, regulatory alignment, and confidence in food safety certification.

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We are also an approved Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) by Medical Device Authority, Malaysia (MDA) for medical devices related certification.

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KiwaCert Academy Division is an approved Exemplar Global for various training programs eg: Lead Implementer, Lead Auditor, Internal Auditor and various professional programs.

Through our business partner, we also can provide fully accredited CQI-IRCA Lead Auditor training programs and IQF USA accredited Six Sigma & Lean Six Sigma belt certification programs.

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