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Normec Certification

More than meeting the standard. Normec Certification supports organisations with certification, verification and inspections, carried out fully independently and impartially in accordance with applicable accreditation requirements. This gives you confidence in the quality of your processes, performance and systems.

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Demonstrable in practice.

Normec Certification supports organizations with certification, verification and inspections. Each service is performed completely independently and impartially, in accordance with the applicable accreditation requirements, so you can always count on an objective assessment without conflicts of interest. Our auditors verify that your management systems and processes meet (inter)national standards. Verification gives you certainty about the accuracy of data and performance. And inspections give you insight into how processes are actually carried out on the shop floor.

So you can be sure that your organization is not only compliant on paper, but demonstrably strong in practice.

Sectors we operate in

Normec Certification is active in a variety of industries and supports organizations with independent certification, verification and inspections. Find out in which industries we operate and how we help your organization demonstrate quality, safety, sustainability and compliance in practice.

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Flexible employment industry

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Infrastructure, construction and installation

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Safety

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Environment, sustainability and ESG

Freight transport by container ship, truck, and airplane in a port logistics environment

Transportation, aviation and maritime

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Information security and IT

Agri, feed and food

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Healthcare and life sciences

Reference Projects

Human-Centered Approach to Inspections

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OTTO Work Force and Labor Housing

OTTO Work Force and Labor Housing

Peace of mind and clarity thanks to the convenient system

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C.A. de Groot

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— Mariska van Schaik, Managing Director Normec Sustainability

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Working at Normec Certification

Within Certification, you perform independent assessments of organizations based on established standards and requirements. Our auditors and inspectors assess companies every day and ensure they meet the appropriate standards. We also play an important role in the energy transition by verifying CO₂ reduction measures and certifying the sustainability of renewable energy and raw materials.

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