Certification Europe is based in Dublin and provides assessment and certification
against international management system standards in the fields of Quality,
Environment, Health & Safety, Information Security and Electronic
Signature systems (CAs / CSPs)
Certification Europe provides certification services to the Irish and
International markets.
Certification Europe is pioneering the introduction of leading-edge standards
in the new market sectors of information security and electronic-signature
certification. Our senior executives are experts in these fields and actively
participate in national and international committees in the development
of such standards.
Certification Europe is the first certification body in Ireland to offer
a service in the Information Security standards BS 7799 / IS 17799 / ISO
17799
Certification Europe has particular expertise in assessing and certifying
Quality systems to ISO 9000 in the software development sector (include
an in depth knowledge of TickIT).
Certification Europe is the only company accredited by the National Accreditation
Board of Ireland in the environment standard ISO 14001.
Certification Europe provides an independent, impartial and confidential
certification service - we do not act as system consultants, provide system
implementation or offer product endorsements.
Certification Europe believes that modern businesses demand and expect
an innovative and proactive approach to certification and we operate to
a quality system.
Certification Europe is accredited by the National accreditation Board
of Ireland to conduct audits and issue certifications for quality management
systems compliant with the ISO 9001:1994 and the current revised version
ISO 9000:2000.
Our assessors are highly experienced and qualified. In addition we have
particular expertise in the assessment and certification of software
development business and are familiar with the TickIT scheme.
In the field of the Environment, Certification Europe
became the first private company to be accredited to certify ISO 14001
in Ireland. The National Accreditation Board of Ireland awarded our
accreditation under IS EN 45012 and EA 7/02 in December 1999. The company,
as of now, is the only certification body accredited by the National
Accreditation Board of Ireland in the environmental field.
With experience in environmental management systems dating back to the
early 90's, our staff have a unique insight on the environmental problems
and legislative challenges facing European businesses today
Certification Europe has recently extended its certification services
into the Health & Safety Market , benchmarking systems to the OHSAS
18001 standard. Health and Safety is major issue for many organisations
who need to be aware and comply with legislation as well as implementing
good working practices.
We employ knowledgeable and experienced assessors to conduct health
& safety system audits and provide certification.
In 2001 Certification Europe became Ireland's first
certification provider for information security management systems to
BS 7799 / IS 17799 / ISO 17799.
Information Security has become a complex challenge
and a priority issue in many organisations today. By default it is a
responsibility that resides with the IT manager but it is really an
issue which all employees, at all levels, within an organisation should
be involved. Another common mistake is to promote hardware and software
combinations, such as firewalls, as a corporate solution. Such solutions
cannot provide the necessary safeguards in the absence of procedures,
controls and a defined security policy being in place.
The ISMS standards take a broad approach by addressing
information security on an organistaion wide basis, identifying all
internal and external risks and requiring properly documented controls
and procedures.
The secure management and control can often be vital to a company's
survival, and its long-term relationship with customers, shareholders
and partners. Our certification process allows client companies to identify
relevant threats and risks, and initiate appropriate controls using
'best practice' and complaint with recognised standards.
The certification process will assess compliance with regulatory requirements
such as Data Protection and Privacy legislation, and certification can
be achieved under either the Irish (IS 17799) or British (BS 7799) standards
for information security management systems.
The proposed ISO standard for ISMS is in the final stages of drafting
and is due to be launched soon.
Certification Europe, together with the National Accreditation Board
of Ireland, is developing a public accreditation/certification scheme
for organisations (CA's and CSP's) using PKI systems wishing to demonstrate
compliance with the EU's Electronic Signatures Directive, and the Electronic
Commerce Act 2000.
The Certification Europe e-signature certification
scheme is based on a combination of legislative requirements , relevant
international standards and 'best practices' and is designed for organisations
using PKI who wish to issue qualified certificates and demonstrate that
the resultant electronic signatures will have legal recognition in any
European court.
Through liaison with the European Accreditation Forum
(EAF) and participation in EU Commission committees on the subject we
anticipate that our e-signature certification scheme will be recognised
and applicable throughout all fifteen Member States.
If you would like to know more about the scheme
or be kept informed on developments in e-signatures and qualified certificates
please email us at info@certificationeurope.com
Certification Europe is the first and only fully independent Accredited Inspection Contractor (AIC) accredited by the Irish National Accreditation Board as an inspection body.
