In 1993, seven prominent organizations in the field of testing and certification established a joint certification body for management system certification – CQS, which obtained accreditation from the national accreditation body, the Czech Accreditation Institute (ČIA), in 1996.

In 1998, CQS became a full member of IQNET, a global network of certification bodies issuing internationally recognized management system certificates in more than 39 countries worldwide.

WHY GET CERTIFIED WITH US?

• Audits conducted by highly qualified and experienced professionals with in-depth industry expertise.
• A respected and internationally recognized certificate that enhances credibility and trust.
• Stronger positioning on both the Czech and global markets.
• Increased competitive advantage and clearer differentiation from competitors.
• Demonstrated compliance with qualification requirements, including those for public procurement.
• Time and cost savings through efficient integrated audits.
• Enhanced legal awareness and greater regulatory confidence.
• Effective promotion of management systems using the prestigious CQS and IQNET certification marks.
• Access to valuable CQS training programs and professional development events.

CQS operates across all industrial sectors and covers a broad range of services:

• ČSN EN ISO 9001 - Quality management;
• ČSN EN ISO 14001 - Environmental management;
• ČSN ISO 45001 - Occupational health and safety management;
• ČSN EN ISO 50001 - Energy management systems;
• ČSN ISO/IEC 27001 - Information Security Managementu;
• ČSN ISO/IEC 20000-1 - Information technology – Service management ;
• ČSN EN ISO 13485 - Medical devices;
• HACCP dle Věstníku MZe 1/2001 - HACCP - Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points;
• ČSN EN ISO 22000 - Food safety management;
• ČSN EN ISO 3834-2 - Welding processes;
• IATF 16949 - Automotive industry;
• SUCO - Waste Management Professional Certification;
• IRIS - International Railway Industry Standard
• ISO 22301 - Business continuity management systems 

Statement of Impartiality

The management of the CQS certification body is committed to ensuring the impartiality of its certification activities and to proactively addressing all potential threats arising from actual or possible conflicts of interest that could influence CQS certification and audit activities. It ensures the coordination and management of employees and auditors and their activities within the certification process.

The impartiality of CQS is monitored by the Coordination and Methodology Committee, which reviews risks related to potential conflicts of interest, decides on the approach for handling each business case, and oversees the correctness and integrity of its implementation.

CQS, whose sole activity is the certification of management systems, does not carry out any consultancy activities. The correctness and impartiality of CQS procedures are supervised by an independent Certification Council.

General Information

Code of Ethics

Information on the Processing of Personal Data

Personal data at CQS z.s. are processed only for the period necessary for the specific purpose of processing. This period varies depending on the individual purpose. After this period expires, personal data are either deleted or further retained in accordance with the applicable Records Management and Retention Plan.

If your personal data are processed by CQS z.s., you have the right to:

• request information about the processing of your personal data,
• request access to your personal data,
• request the rectification of inaccurate personal data (if you believe that the personal data processed by CQS z.s. are inaccurate),
• request the erasure of your personal data or request restriction of their processing,
• object to the processing of your personal data,
• request the portability of personal data that you have provided to CQS z.s.,
• lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority.

If the processing of your personal data is based on your prior consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out on the basis of consent before its withdrawal.

You may exercise your rights in relation to CQS z.s. by contacting the Executive Director of CQS z.s.

CQS is the right choice for you – With us you become better.