ISO 27001 Certification
Certification body profile

NQA

NQA is a global management-systems certification body with an explicit focus on right-sized service for small and mid-sized companies. It certifies ISO 27001 alongside the classic quality, environmental, and safety standards.

At a glance

HeadquartersDunstable, United Kingdom
FoundedNot disclosed
Firm typeAccredited certification body (UKAS / ANAB regionally)
Audit-fee planning range$10K–$30K (published planning range, Sept 2026)
Typical certification window3–6 mo
Frameworks (per firm)ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001
Official websitenqa.com

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Questions about NQA

Is NQA an accredited body that can issue ISO 27001 certificates?

NQA is listed here as a Accredited certification body (UKAS / ANAB regionally). Only accredited certification bodies can issue ISO 27001 certificates — confirm the body's current accreditation for ISO 27001 (check the accreditation body's directory, e.g. UKAS, ANAB, DAkkS, RvA) before engaging.

What frameworks does NQA support?

Per the firm's public materials: ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001.

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