Your guide to a hassle-free certification transfer

Transferring your certification to a different provider can sometimes feel daunting, however, it is important to remember that change is most often motivated by a need for improvement.

You might be experiencing one or more factors that prompt the need for change, such as:

• Unsatisfactory service levels

• Lack of value for money

• Fragmented communication

• Problematic certification approaches

• Inconsistent assessors or auditors

• Organisational changes

• Contractual requirements

• Group pressure or acquisitions

Fear of the unknown is a natural response when faced with uncertainty. However, if you are unhappy with your current certification body's service, thinking about transferring, or simply want to learn more about the benefits of working with NQA, this guide will help you make an informed decision for your business.

Why choose NQA?

Here at NQA, we take pride in being a global certification body with a local feel. This enables us to respond swiftly to your specific needs and industry changes, while continuously improving our knowledge and services.

We are passionate about helping our clients improve their products, processes, and people to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.

What you can expect from NQA 

• Excellent Value: Enjoy competitive rates with no hidden fees and access to world-class technical support.

• Focus on Improvement: We not only assess your compliance with your chosen standard, but we also support clients to continually improve through the auditing process.

• Practical Advice: We help you understand the technical requirements and stages of the certification process in plain English.

• Comprehensive Service: We provide access to a complete range of certification services with global coverage, enabling you to integrate certification for greater efficiency.

• Latest Technical Insights: Benefit from our worldwide network of experts who participate in technical committees and standards writing, supporting you in keeping up with developments.

• Flexible Learning Options: Choose from online, classroom, and in-house courses; we believe in the importance of being able to gain new technical skills in the way that suits you best.

The benefits of transferring

Transferring your certification can offer numerous advantages, which you might not have considered, that often outweigh the benefits of staying put:

• Opportunities for Improvement: A fresh assessment approach can revitalise your audits and uncover new opportunities for improvement.

• Exceptional Service: Experience a knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and individual approach from your NQA team.

• Expert Assessors: NQA boasts some of  the most knowledgeable assessors globally, who continuously expand their expertise across all sectors.

• Competitive Pricing: We continually monitor the industry to ensure our pricing is fair, competitive, and completely transparent. Flexible finance packages are also available to help you manage your business costs effectively.

• Integrated Certification: Combining multiple certifications is a more efficient and effective use of your budget and resources.

• Multi-Site Certification: Managing and certifying multiple sites under one certification is more straightforward and cost-effective.

A certification transfer can provide an opportunity for you to reflect on your goals and what you hope to achieve through certification. You may wish to integrate your certification for maximum efficiency, minimising audit fatigue and duplication. You may be thinking about adding a standard to your certification, changing your scope of certification, or expanding your scope to include additional business activities or new operational sites and offices.  

See what our clients have to say

Asteelflash Bedford Ltd is one of the many clients who have chosen to transfer to NQA in the past year. Specialising in electronic manufacturing services, Asteelflash Bedford Ltd focuses on box build assembly and PCBA across various industries, including automotive, defence and aerospace, industrial, energy management, transportation, and more. Here's what they had to say about their experience:



Their positive experience highlights the seamless transition and value NQA provides, reinforcing our commitment to excellent service and client satisfaction. You can read more about their experience with us by reading our case study here.

3 steps to transfer your certification 

Step 1. 
Contact our friendly sales staff who will collect the information required for a transfer and talk you through every stage of the process. Either email us: sales@nqa.com or call us on 0800 052 2424 (option 2). NQA will issue you with a quotation for your transfer and ongoing certification. 

Step 2. 
Once the quote is accepted, a Transfer Audit will take place either remotely or onsite. This will likely be conducted remotely unless you have outstanding non-conformities that have not been closed by your current certification body. 

Step 3. 
NQA will issue a new certificate which is aligned to your existing certification body of your transfer. 

*Please note: the process for transferring Automotive and Aerospace certification differs slightly – please contact us for details. 

For a limited time, UK organisations can transfer their certification to NQA free of charge (T&Cs apply).

By transferring to NQA, you can expect an improvement-focused partnership that supports your business growth and operational excellence. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your certification experience and achieve greater success with NQA. 

Ready to make the first step? Get in touch with our team.



Want to learn more about our easy transfer process? Check out our webinar.