Why BVS
Four commitments you can test
Independence, competence, transparency and verifiability — and how to check each one.
Independence
Auditors report findings and objective evidence. Audit days, findings and decisions are set by technical staff, independent of commercial considerations.
Impartiality policyCompetence
Each auditor holds an authorisation for a specific standard and industry sector, granted after evidence review, examination and observed auditing.
How we authorise peopleTransparency
Audit time is calculated under IAF MD 5. Your quotation shows the days and the rate. Fees are independent of the result.
How fees are setVerifiability
Certificates can be checked by number, name or QR code. Suspended or withdrawn certificates show their real status.
Verify a certificateSee the commitments in action
Read how a certification file moves from application to decision.