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Through our certification process, clients gain valuable insights into their operations, enabling them to improve efficiency and pursue new business opportunities.
Our services include certification of management systems such as VCA, VCU, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001 and CO₂-Performanceladder. We also certify non-accredited standards, including the Safety Culture Approach, Security Certifications, CSR, Workplace Security and Personnel Registration.
One of Normec Certification Institute's key strengths is our focus on transparency, personal involvement and participation. We turn audits into inspiring experiences that drive continuous improvement, enabling clients to achieve and maintain compliance with confidence.
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06 Jul 2026
ISO 27001 certification is not the same as NIS2 compliance
Moniek Steegers has been working at Normec Certification Institute (NCI) for over two years as an ISO auditor for ISO 27001 and ISO 9001. Prior to that, she worked at KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers as an IT auditor and consultant, as well as a compliance and information risk officer at NXP and Canon. Given her background, she understands well why ISO 27001 certification is an appropriate way for organizations to have their information security management systems independently assessed. However, it is not necessarily sufficient to also comply with the European NIS 2 Directive, for which Dutch legislation will soon apply as well, as she explains in this interview.
30 Jun 2026
VCA-MAX Recognized by ViA: What Does This Mean for Your Organization?
Starting July 1, 2026, an important change will take effect for many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the construction, infrastructure, engineering, and industrial sectors. Starting then, VCA-MAX will be recognized as supplementary evidence of safety culture within the updated Safety in Procurement Guidelines (ViA). For organizations with up to 250 employees, this offers new opportunities to meet the requirements related to safety culture. But what exactly is changing? For which organizations is this relevant? And when does SCL certification remain the right choice?
19 Jun 2026
NCI Becomes Normec Certification Institute: Trusted Service, a Stronger Future
In early June, NCI rebranded as Normec Certification Institute. This marks an important milestone for the certification body, which has been part of the Normec Group since 2024. What exactly is changing? And what will remain the same? We spoke with Astrid Plettenburg, Managing Director of Normec Certification Institute, about this.
13 May 2026
Still want to obtain your VCA or ISO 9001 certificate in 2026? You can at Normec Certification Institute
Do you still want to be certified according to VCA or ISO 9001 this year? Good news: at NCI Certification we still have room in our planning for 2026!
13 May 2026
Hallmark security - Version 2026
This changes and these are the deadlines The Dutch Security Industry has agreed to a completely updated version of the Security Hallmark. This new standard will enter into force on April 1, 2026, with a transition period until June 30, 2029. In this article we, as the certifying institution, clearly outline the most important changes compared to the current version, the relevant deadlines and the points of attention for your organization.
13 May 2026
Reminder: Transition deadline Security Hallmarks and POB
We would like to remind you of the transition period for maintaining your certificate for the security and POB hallmarks.
13 May 2026
🎄✨ Happy holidays on behalf of NCI Certification! ✨🎄
The end of the year is the time to take a moment to reflect. At all that we have achieved together in the areas of safety, health, environment, quality and sustainability.
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Frequently asked questions about Normec Certification Institute
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Normec Certification Institute supports organizations with certifications in the areas of safety, quality, environment, sustainability and information security. With independent audits, Normec Certification Institute helps you bring processes demonstrably in order and comply with relevant standards and laws and regulations.
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You can come to Normec Certification Institute for certifications such as VCA, VCU, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001 and the CO₂-Performanceladder. In addition, Normec Certification Institute supports organizations with certifications around safety culture, corporate social responsibility and personnel registration.
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A certification track usually consists of several steps, including a documentation review, implementation audit, certification decision and interim audits. During the audit, an auditor assesses processes, documentation and practical implementation within your organization, among other things.
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Yes, auditors from Normec Certification Institute can audit multiple standards simultaneously or combined. ISO standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 combine well due to their structure. Audits for schemes such as VCA and ISO 9001 can also be combined.
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In many cases a certificate is valid for three years. During this period interim audits take place to check whether your organization still meets the requirements of the relevant standard or certification scheme.
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You can find more information about accreditations and certificate validity through Normec Certification Institute's official accreditation bodies and certificate holder directory. You can also contact us for additional information about certifications and scopes.
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Organizations choose Normec Certification Institute because of its personal approach, engaged auditors and pragmatic way of working. The audits not only focus on compliance, but also help you to improve processes, reduce risks and gain new insights within your organization.