GCQMTrust Today • Better Tomorrow

Exclusive agent of GQCL (UK) in Iraq

Certification people in Iraq actually trust.

We help Iraqi companies earn internationally accredited ISO certificates, inspections and carbon verification, with a team in Baghdad that speaks your language and knows your industry.

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  • ISO/IEC 17021-1 Management system certification bodies
  • ISO/IEC 17020 Inspection bodies (Type A)
  • ISO/IEC 17029 Validation & verification bodies
  • ISO 14065 GHG validation & verification

Our partnership

Exclusive agent of GQCL in Iraq

Global Certification of Quality Management Limited (GCQM) is the exclusive agent of Global Quality Certification Ltd (GQCL), a UK-registered, independent certification, inspection and validation & verification body accredited by EGAC, a signatory of the IAF and ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangements. Everything on this site is delivered locally by our team under GQCL's accreditation.

  • Certificates issued by GQCL (UK)
  • Verifiable on GQCL's public register
  • Local audit teams across Iraq
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What we do

Four services, one local team

Certification, inspection, carbon verification and training, all under GQCL's ISO/IEC 17021-1, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17029 and ISO 14065 accreditations.

ISO/IEC 17021-1

ISO Management System Certification

Accredited, internationally recognised ISO certification across quality, environmental, health & safety, information security, energy, food safety and educational management systems.

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ISO/IEC 17029

GHG Validation & Verification Services

Independent Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse-gas verification under ISO 14064, CBAM-ready, delivered under GQCL's ISO/IEC 17029 and ISO 14065 accreditation.

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ISO/IEC 17020

Accredited Inspection Services

Impartial, ISO/IEC 17020 Type A accredited inspection for lifting equipment, NDT, tubular goods, pre-shipment conformity and food hygiene.

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ISO 19011

Training & Capacity Building

Public awareness, internal auditor and implementation training that builds in-house competence in ISO standards and GHG reporting.

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The GCQM team, Baghdad

People first

Behind every certificate is a conversation

We start by listening: what your clients ask for, what tenders require, where your team is today. Then we plan an audit that fits your reality, not a template. Our auditors explain findings in plain Arabic, Kurdish and English, and we stay reachable long after the certificate is framed on your wall.

  • Plain language, no jargon

    You will always understand what we found and what to do next.

  • Your schedule, your sites

    We audit in Baghdad, Basra, Erbil and anywhere your work happens.

  • One number to call

    The person who quotes your project is the person who follows it through.

Why people choose us

Accredited internationally. Delivered by neighbours.

UK registration and EGAC accreditation, combined with a team that knows how business is done in Iraq.

Recognised everywhere

GQCL is accredited by EGAC, an IAF and ILAC MRA signatory. Your certificate is accepted by regulators, clients and tenders worldwide.

Honest and impartial

An active Impartiality Committee and strict conflict-of-interest rules keep every audit, inspection and verification fair.

On the ground across Iraq

A Baghdad team with auditors and inspectors reaching Basra, Erbil, Mosul, Najaf, Kirkuk and beyond, in Arabic, Kurdish and English.

We know your sector

Oil & gas, construction, food, education, healthcare, IT, logistics and public sector experience on every audit team.

A partner, not a one-off audit

Clear guidance before, during and after certification, plus training that builds your own team's confidence.

Fair, transparent pricing

Quotations calculated under IAF audit-day rules, explained in plain language, with no hidden fees.

ISO standards

Certification for every management system your business needs

Accredited under EGAC-IAF for the world's most requested standards, with direct certification available for specialised schemes.

All standards

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management Systems

ISO 9001 is the world's most recognised quality management standard. It sets out a process-based framework for consistently meeting customer and regulatory requirements while driving continual improvement.

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ISO 14001:2015

Environmental Management Systems

ISO 14001 provides a framework for managing environmental aspects, meeting legal obligations and continually improving environmental performance, from waste and emissions to energy and water use.

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ISO 45001:2018

Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems

ISO 45001 helps organisations prevent work-related injury and ill health by providing a systematic approach to hazard identification, risk control, worker participation and legal compliance.

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ISO/IEC 27001:2022

Information Security Management Systems

ISO/IEC 27001 specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an information security management system, protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.

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ISO 22000:2018

Food Safety Management Systems

ISO 22000 combines HACCP principles with management system requirements to control food safety hazards across the entire food chain, from farm to fork.

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ISO 50001:2018

Energy Management Systems

ISO 50001 helps organisations establish the systems and processes to improve energy performance, including energy efficiency, use and consumption.

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ISO 21001:2018

Educational Organizations Management Systems

ISO 21001 is a management system standard for educational organisations, focused on meeting the needs of learners and other beneficiaries through effective educational products and services.

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ISO 22301:2019

Business Continuity Management Systems

ISO 22301 specifies requirements to plan, establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain and continually improve a system to protect against, reduce the likelihood of, and recover from disruptive incidents.

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How it works

From first call to certificate in five clear steps

A structured, impartial process aligned with ISO/IEC 17021-1. You always know what happens next.

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  1. 1

    Application and quotation

    Tell us about your organisation, sites and scope. We calculate audit days under IAF rules and send a transparent quotation.

  2. 2

    Stage 1 readiness audit

    A document review confirms your management system is designed to meet the standard and you are ready for Stage 2.

  3. 3

    Stage 2 certification audit

    An on-site audit of implementation and effectiveness, with opening and closing meetings and a clear findings report.

  4. 4

    Certification decision

    An impartial reviewer independent of the audit team takes the decision. GQCL issues your certificate with QR verification.

  5. 5

    Surveillance and renewal

    Annual surveillance audits maintain the certificate. A recertification audit renews it for a further three-year cycle.

Industries

Serving the sectors that keep Iraq moving

  • Oil & gas
  • Construction & engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Food & hospitality
  • Logistics & ports
  • Real estate & facilities
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • IT & telecoms
  • Banking & government

FAQs

Questions we hear every day

Straight answers about accreditation, timelines, validity and cost.

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What is the relationship between GCQM and GQCL?
GCQM (Global Certificate for Quality Management Limited Liability Company) is the exclusive agent in Iraq of Global Quality Certification Ltd (GQCL), a UK-registered, EGAC-accredited certification, inspection, and validation & verification body. GCQM manages applications, audit planning, local audit teams and client support in Iraq, while GQCL issues the accredited certificates and statements.
What is ISO certification?
ISO certification is a formal recognition, by an accredited third-party body, that an organisation's management system meets the requirements of an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001.
Which ISO standards can you certify?
ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), ISO 45001 (Health & Safety), ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security), ISO 22000 (Food Safety), ISO 50001 (Energy) and ISO 21001 (Education) under EGAC-IAF accreditation. ISO 22301, ISO 13485, ISO 28003 and ISO 10002 are also available.
Why should my business get ISO certified?
It improves customer trust, enhances operational efficiency, helps win tenders and international business, ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and strengthens brand reputation.
How long does it take to get ISO certified?
Small organisations with structured processes: around 3–6 months. Medium organisations: 6–12 months. Large, multi-site organisations: 12–18 months or longer. If your system is already implemented, the certification audit itself can be scheduled within weeks.

Ready to get certified?

Talk to our Baghdad team for a free, no-obligation quotation. We reply within one working day.

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