KPMG CERT GmbH

KPMG Cert GmbH, based in Cologne, is the accredited certification and auditing company of KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft. We act independently: KPMG Cert does not provide consultancy services in connection with the development, introduction, internal audit or operation of management systems.  Always close to you Rapid availability and open, clear communication are a matter of course for us. Our strong regional and national presence enables us to always be close to you and provide you with reliable support. Contact us and benefit from our in-depth expertise. We look forward to receiving your enquiry.

We fulfil the strict criteria regarding impartiality, independence and objectivity and the requirements set in connection with accreditation in every respect. This includes the following in particular:

• KPMG Cert does not provide consultancy services in connection with the development, introduction, internal audit or operation of management systems
• KPMG Cert does not certify management systems or audit greenhouse gas emissions for which the applicant client has received management system advice or internal audits from KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft.
• The services of KPMG Cert are not linked to the auditing or consulting business of KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft.
• The financing of KPMG Cert is adequately secured in fulfilment of the requirements for financial independence.
• The KPMG Cert Advisory Board ensures that interested groups have access to an appropriate extent without individual interests dominating.
• The head of the certification body is not bound by the technical instructions of the management.
• KPMG Cert has an appropriate number of permanent staff (management, auditors, inspectors, technical experts, QM officer, independent verifiers, secretariat) and non-permanent auditors, inspectors and technical experts.
• Auditors, inspectors and technical experts who are not permanently employed are obliged to refrain from giving any advice in connection with the certified company.
• The decision on certification is not outsourced to third parties, but is made by KPMG Cert. No consulting organisations are commissioned to carry out certification activities.
• KPMG Cert does not certify the management system of any other certification body.
• Potential conflicts of interest arising from relationships with related parties are regularly analysed, documented and clarified.

Our Zeichensatzung regulates the use of the name and logo of the certification body. We will be happy to send you these on request. Simply send us an e-mail.