Accreditation & Validity
Disclosure of our Independent Assessment Body (IAB) status and global registry protocols.
1. Authorized Accreditation (IECC-CAB-1751)
AQX Cert is a globally recognized independent assessment body, officially accredited by the International Evaluation and Certification Center (IECC). Our accreditation encompasses Personnel Certification (ISO/IEC 17024) and Management Systems (ISO/IEC 17021 compliant frameworks).
Scope: Global Compliance Audit & Professional Certification Services.
Verification: Status may be verified via the IECC Global Oversight Board.
2. The High-Integrity Accredited Framework
We operate within an IECC Accredited Commercial Framework, designed to meet the speed and cost requirements of modern SMEs while maintaining technical compliance with ISO/IEC standards. Our assessments focus on AI-powered automated reviews of organizational governance and quality management systems.
3. International Suitability Grid
| Sector / Use Case | Suitability | Verification Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Business-to-Business (B2B) | HIGH | Trust, Compliance Proof, Quality Assurance |
| Private Supply Chains | HIGH | Vendor Pre-qualification, Internal Governance |
| Government Tenders (IAF) | LOW | Statutory Mandates requiring National Accredit. |
| Healthcare / High-Risk | MEDIUM | Secondary Verification only (Internal Audits) |
4. QR-Backed Digital Ledger
Every certificate issued by AQX Cert is anchored to a High-Integrity Digital Ledger. This ensures that the record is immutable and verifiable in real-time by any stakeholder worldwide.
- QR Verification: Instant validation of scope and expiration.
- Unique Register ID (URI): A cryptographic alphanumeric identifier for every organization.
- Active Monitoring: Real-time status updates reflecting suspensions or revocations.
5. Universal Registry Status Codes
The AQX registry utilizes standardized lifecycle indicators to define the current validity of a certificate:
- ACTIVE: Currently verifiable and within the compliance cycle.
- SUSPENDED: Under investigation or pending audit documentation update.
- REVOKED: Permanently invalidated due to non-compliance or fraud.
- EXPIRED: Certification cycle has completed without renewal.