Management Systems
We are the only internationally recognized accreditation body in Canada offering the Management Systems Accreditation Program, which is based on ISO/IEC 17021-1, the international standard for providing management systems audit and certification.
Organizations implementing management systems standards like ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO/IEC 27001 often turn to SCC-accredited certification bodies for third-party oversight. Reasons include procurement eligibility requirements, regulatory compliance and competitive differentiation.
We are signatories to the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) for most of our management systems sub-programs. This means that certification by SCC-accredited certification bodies in these sub-programs is widely accepted internationally. Additionally, to uphold our signatory status, we undergo peer evaluations by the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), further enhancing trust.
This SCC accreditation signals that an organization is qualified to audit and certify management systems, ensuring that standards are applied correctly and consistently. We create a foundation of trust by ‘checking the checkers’ and making sure certification bodies meet the requirements of national and international standards.
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Sub-programs
Aerospace Quality Management Systems
AS9100, AS9110, AS9120
Anti-Bribery Management Systems
ISO/IEC TS 17021-9, ISO 37001
Artificial Intelligence Management Systems
ISO/IEC 42001
Business Continuity Management Systems
ISO/IEC 17021-6, ISO 22301
CyberSecure Canada
SCC Requirements and Guidance for the Accreditation of CyberSecure Canada Certification Bodies
Energy Management Systems
ISO 50003, ISO 50001
Environmental Management System
ISO 17021-2, ISO 14001
Food Safety Management Systems
ISO TS 22003, ISO 22000
Forestry Management Systems – American Tree Farm System
ATFS Standards of Sustainability
Forestry Management Systems – Sustainable Forestry Initiative
SFI Forest Management Standard, Fiber Sourcing Standard, Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard, Small Land Group Certification Module, Small Scale Forest Management Module for Indigenous Peoples and Families
Information Security Management Systems
ISO/IEC 27006, ISO/IEC 27001
Occupational Health and Safety Management
ISO/IEC TS 17021-10, ISO 45001, CAN/CSA Z1000, ANSI Z10
Privacy Information Management Systems
ISO/IEC 27006, ISO/IEC 27701
Quality Management Systems
ISO/IEC TS 17021-3, ISO 9001
Accreditation documents and resources
Bulletins (technical updates)
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Steps to accreditation
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Training
The SCC Learning Centre offers a range of public and tailor-made accreditation and standardization training courses. Our top-notch instructors are industry leaders who share their passion with Canadian and international participants.
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