Accredited Certification Bodies

Alberk QA Technic is one of the world’s leading organizations in training, product certification, testing, inspection, auditing, and quality management, as well as personnel certification, energy management, and greenhouse gas emissions monitoring. Despite being younger than its competitors, the company has built a highly experienced and qualified team since its establishment in 2004. Accredited in USA and Turkiye, Alberk QA Technic supports clients worldwide through its offices by continuously enhancing their performance in management systems, product certifications, national agreements, CE marking, and customized audits for supply chain management.

Control Union Certification offers a global one-stop-shop for a wide range of certification programmes with a global presence that spans more than 70 countries in six continents. We understand the importance of impartiality and objectivity, and how to professionally manage conflicts of interest. From the beginning, sustainability has been the main focus of our certification services. Control Union Certifications presents a wide range of programmes in agriculture, food, feed, forest products, textiles, bio-energy, and tourism. In 2016, Control Union Certifications became the first Accredited CB for the GSTC Standards for Hotels and Tour Operators, and currently work with a dedicated sustainable tourism team on GSTC Certification, providing the highest level in terms of credibility within the GSTC Assurance Program. This means that Control Union Certifications can certify hotels and tour operators directly against the GSTC Standards.

Dream&Charme is an Italy-based international certification body with headquarters in Milan, Italy. The company, founded in 2006, is dedicated to maintaining high standards in the hospitality industry, focusing on sustainable practices and hospitality reliability across various accommodations worldwide. Dream&Charme is focused only in the hospitality industry to verify and certify, as an accredited third party, therefore independent and impartial, their characteristics its reliability and sustainability. DREAM&CHARME is operating worldwide, especially in: Italy, France, Spain, United States of America, Greece, Egypt, Kenya, Cape Verde, Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritius, Maldives, Oman, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Mexico.

RoyalCert is a reputable certification body based in Germany, operating in 25 countries globally. RoyalCert offer assessment and certification services to a wide range of industries, including Tourism Industry, and serving thousands of customers. RoyalCert core strength lies in their experienced auditors, who have over 20 years of auditing expertise. The company is committed to sustainable growth and adheres to high ethical standards, focusing on integrity and customer satisfaction. By partnering with RoyalCert, customers can improve their operations, enhance business performance, and make a positive impact on society and the environment.

United Certification Systems Limited is proud to be among the first GSTC-Accredited Certification Bodies, also holding accreditations for other prestigious environmental schemes like ASC, MSC, and GSES. Headquartered in the EU, UCSL provides GSTC Certification for Hotels and Tour Operators globally (except Türkiye), with a special focus on Europe (including the UK), Latin America (including the Caribbean), the Middle East, India, South-East Asia, and Japan. UCSL’s foundation is built on exceptional quality and expertise, driven by a team of dedicated international sustainability leaders. UCSL offers unparalleled knowledge and experience, championing the adoption of genuine sustainable practices and enhancing a better tomorrow for tourism businesses, nature, and communities.

Mauritius Standards Bureau (MSB) is a non-profit parastatal body in the island of Mauritius that certifies Hotels & Accommodations and Tour Operators operating within the Mauritian jurisdiction and territories, as per the GSTC-Recognized Standard MS 165 (Sustainable Tourism Management System) labelled as the Blue Oasis. MSB holds a prominent regional and international presence, contributing to standardization and conformity assessment bodies. The paramount goal of MSB is to drive industrial advancement and foster economic expansion in Mauritius, by boosting the local tourism industry towards sustainability.

TRB International Certification Company was established in 2004 and was accredited by TÜRKAK in 2006 within the scope of system certification and in 2009 within the scope of Product Certification. TRB has also been an authorized institution within the scope of Good Agricultural Practices since 2007 and Organic Agriculture (Plant, Animal Production, Processing, Packaging, Labeling, Storage, Transportation and Marketing of Organic Products) from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry since 2018.

FQC Certification is an independent certification and training body established to help organizations achieve excellence and world-class competitiveness through the application of various International Standards. Its main objective is to elevate organizations to international stature and ensure that their products and services are globally accepted. FQC offers value-added, efficient, and cost-effective certification and training services to all sectors, including Government, Public, and Private.

GCL International Ltd is a globally recognized certification and inspection body based in the United Kingdom. GCL specializes in the assessment, inspection, training, and certification of various product and management systems, including quality, environmental, health & safety, food safety, textiles, recycling, organic, forestry, social and sustainability schemes. GCL International provides services across five continents with its network of offices and is accredited by several internationally recognized accreditation bodies. GCL International engages highly skilled professionals worldwide to deliver its services, ensuring quality and integrity. GCL’s approach is pragmatic and supportive, meeting the rigorous technical demands of accredited certification. GCL International Ltd has been a global benchmark for quality and integrity since its establishment 30 years ago.

As an independent Austrian company with more than 60 subsidiaries in over 30 countries and more than 3,300 employees since 1872, we unite safety, quality, innovation, environmental protection, sustainability, and entrepreneurship across various sectors, from industrial companies, healthcare, and municipal sectors, to scientific and research institutions. From planning to ongoing operations, TÜV AUSTRIA TURK, with more than 200 employees and 11 branches, provides personalized services in testing, inspection, cybersecurity, data protection, sustainability, system certification, and product certification for our customers and partners. Additionally, we offer training and advanced training services.

The TÜV Rheinland is a leading provider of technical services worldwide. The company has been operating for more than 150 years and ranks among the world’s leading testing service providers. It has more than 26,000 employees in over 50 countries. TÜV Rheinland’s highly qualified experts test technical systems and products around the world, support innovations in technology and business, train people in numerous professions and certify management systems according to international standards.

EarthCheck is a leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for travel and tourism. Since 1987, we have helped businesses, communities and governments to deliver clean, safe, prosperous and healthy destinations for travellers to visit, live, work and play. The EarthCheck program is built on Agenda 21 principles and is currently used in more than 70 countries across the globe in six languages. EarthCheck patented software and systems have set a benchmark for sustainability reporting for the travel and tourism industry.

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. SGS is committed to delivering innovative solutions that help our clients improve performance, reduce risks, and ensure sustainability. Our expertise spans a wide range of industries, including agriculture, automotive, consumer goods, energy, industrial manufacturing, life sciences, logistics, mining, oil and gas, public sector, and transportation.

Vireo Srl is an Italian certification body specialized in sustainability certifications for the tourism sector. Established in 2010, Vireo has developed a strong expertise in auditing and certifying hotels and tour operators according to internationally recognized standards, including the GSTC Standards. Vireo's mission is to promote sustainable tourism practices that benefit both the environment and local communities. With a team of experienced auditors and sustainability experts, Vireo Srl provides comprehensive certification services that help tourism businesses improve their sustainability performance and demonstrate their commitment to responsible tourism.