Accreditation

Our Global Accreditation Framework

TÜV United operates under a rigorous multi-layered accreditation structure, recognized by leading national and international accreditation bodies. Our accreditation is not merely a certificate on the wall — it is a guarantee that every audit we conduct, every certificate we issue, and every decision we make is independently verified to meet the highest global standards of impartiality, competence, and integrity.

EGAC — Egyptian Accreditation Council

TÜV United is accredited by the Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC), Egypt's national accreditation body and a full member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). EGAC accreditation confirms that TÜV United's management system certification activities comply with ISO/IEC 17021-1, the internationally recognized standard for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems.

This accreditation covers our certification activities across ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, and other management system standards. It provides clients with the assurance that TÜV United operates with full independence, technical competence, and consistent application of certification requirements.

IAF — International Accreditation Forum

Through EGAC's membership in the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), TÜV United certificates carry global recognition through the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA). The IAF MLA is the world's most authoritative network of accreditation bodies, covering over 100 economies worldwide.

What this means for our clients: certificates issued by TÜV United are accepted and trusted in all IAF MLA signatory economies — eliminating trade barriers and enabling seamless market access across the GCC, Africa, Europe, Asia, and beyond.

SAAC — Saudi Accreditation Center

TÜV United is recognized by the Saudi Accreditation Center (SAAC), the national accreditation body of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia operating under the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO). SAAC recognition ensures that TÜV United's certification services are fully compliant with Saudi regulatory requirements and accepted by Saudi government entities, procurement authorities, and regulated industries.

For organizations seeking to enter or operate within the Saudi market, TÜV United certificates recognized by SAAC provide a decisive competitive advantage and satisfy mandatory regulatory requirements across multiple sectors.

SASO — Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization

Alignment with SASO standards is central to our certification activities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. TÜV United's certification programs are structured to meet SASO's technical and regulatory requirements, ensuring that certified organizations comply with Saudi national standards alongside their international equivalents.

Our certification against SASO-endorsed standards supports our clients in achieving and demonstrating compliance with Saudi technical regulations — a prerequisite for market approval, government contracting, and licensed operation across key industries including food, construction, manufacturing, and services.

SFDA — Saudi Food and Drug Authority

TÜV United operates in sectors regulated by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), the Kingdom's primary regulatory body for food safety, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and cosmetics. Our certification services in ISO 22000 (Food Safety Management), HACCP, and related standards align with SFDA regulatory expectations, supporting manufacturers, importers, and distributors in meeting SFDA licensing and registration requirements.

Organizations certified by TÜV United in SFDA-regulated sectors benefit from audit processes designed to address Saudi food safety legislation alongside international best practices — reducing regulatory risk and strengthening market position.

Why Accreditation Matters to Your Business

• Global market access — IAF MLA recognition ensures your certificate is accepted in over 100 countries without re-certification

• Regulatory compliance — SAAC, SASO, and SFDA alignment meets mandatory requirements for operating in the Saudi market

• Supply chain confidence — Accredited certificates are demanded by multinational buyers, government tenders, and international procurement programs

• Legal defensibility — Certificates issued under an accredited framework carry legal and contractual weight that unaccredited certificates cannot provide

• Reduced audit fatigue — One TÜV United certificate, recognized by multiple bodies, reduces the need for repeated customer or regulatory audits

Verify Our Accreditation

The validity of TÜV United's accreditation status can be independently verified directly through EGAC's official registry and through the IAF CertSearch database. We encourage all clients and stakeholders to verify our standing as part of their supplier qualification process — transparency and accountability are at the core of what accreditation represents.