Cotecna is a leading provider of inspection, testing, certification, and digital solutions, aiming to ensure traceability, security and conformity of goods across both the public and private sectors.
Certification Services
Certification, verification and audit services help organisations demonstrate that they meet the requirements of key national or international standards, or other schemes.
In a world where regulatory compliance is growing, organisations are increasingly required to demonstrate their compliance with such requirements.
Evidence demonstrating compliance with requirements, whether supported by certification, verification, the issuance of marks or Certificates of Conformity helps businesses meet regulatory requirements and allows them to differentiate themselves from other organisations.
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Management Systems
Prove your compliance to national and internal standards with our management systems certification services.
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Forestry, Agriculture, Food Certification Solutions
Demonstrate your compliance with complex regulatory requirements and voluntary schemes with our Forestry, Agriculture and Food certification solutions.
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Carbon & Environmental Solutions
Illustrate your commitment to good environmental practices via a number of different sustainability related standards.
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Social Certification/Auditing Solutions
Drive responsible business practices by taking advantage of our social certification and auditing services.
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Consumer Products Certification/Auditing Solutions
Evidence your compliance with key consumer product certification requirements.
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Digital and Data Protection Solutions
Emphasise your security and compliance in the digital world with advanced digital and data protection solutions.
Cotecna Certification Businesses
The Cotecna Group includes over 140 offices and laboratories across over 50 countries. We offer certification testing centered around the following key businesses:

Beijing Cotecna Kaixin Certification
Kaixin is a leading certification body and preferred service partner in the supply-chain, accredited against ISO 17021 management system certification and ISO 17065 product certification. We adhere to the highest standards of compliance, sustainability and social welfare, thereby driving progress and innovation in the consumer products industry. Key services include:
- Management Systems Certification
- Product Certification
- Sustainability Certification
- Supplier Audit
- Carbon Verification & Carbon Footprint
- CSR audit

Cotecna Certification Services Argentina (CCS)
Cotecna Inspeccion Argentina S.A. has over 20 years of experience delivering management systems services to clients in Argentina and abroad. We work collaboratively with clients to help them show how solid their management systems are, in terms of processes, HSE and workplace safety programmes, ensuring compliance with national and international standards. The key services we offer include:
- Management Systems Certification
- Sustainability Certification
- Supplier Audit
- Training in Management Systems

Cotecna India
Cotecna India offers a wide scope of certification and conformity assessment services that guarantee compliance by helping businesses and manufacturers improve their management processes and by bringing products in-line with all relevant standards.
Key services include:
- Quality Management Systems Certification: Agriculture & Food schemes, Feed Safety, Cosmetics, Quality, Environment, Health & Safety (QHSE).
- Sustainability Certification: ISCC, Trustea, etc.
- Audits: Customized/Supplier/2nd party and Regulatory Compliance audits.
- Carbon/GHG - Verification & Validation audits.
- Training (In-house & Public courses).

Extensive Standard Technical Services (ESTS)
ESTS is a global certification body headquartered in Hong Kong, with operations in Zhejiang province, China. Specializing in social compliance, sustainability, food safety, and quality systems, ESTS offers a range of certifications including SA8000, SMETA, SLCP, FSC, MSC, ASC, RSPO, ISO14064, ISO14067, ISO22000, HACCP, C-TPAT, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, and ISO22716/GMPC. Key services include:
- Social Compliance Certification
- Sustainability Certification
- Food Safety and Quality Systems Certification
- Energy Audit and Carbon Verification
- Supply Chain ESG Initiatives

Suolo e Salute
Suolo e Salute has its origins in the Suolo e Salute Association, founded in 1969 and a pioneer in the promotion of organic agriculture. It is the leading control and certification body for organic in Italy, with over 23,500 certified organic operators and more than 700,000 hectares under inspection, representing 30% of the country’s organic farmland. Suolo e Salute is a leader in organic certification and has for years also provided services under other quality agri-food certification schemes.
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YOUR BENEFITS
- High standards of integrity and transparency
- Experienced and professional staff
- Global coverage of laboratories
- Internationally recognised certifications and accreditations
- Competitive pricing and fast service
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ESTS expands its FSC™ certification scope to Controlled Wood and the FSC™ Regulatory Module, strengthening its support for businesses preparing for EUDR requirements.
Cotecna Argentina Expands the Scope of Its ISO 9001:2015 Accreditation
New accredited sectors strengthen our ability to deliver quality certification services to a broader range of industries.
Digital Solutions by Cotecna
Cotecna's Digital Solutions are designed to revolutionize your operational capabilities using state-of-the-art technology and innovative tools.