Registration
Request the current QS Registration Certificate and confirm certificate number, issue date, and expiry date.
01Guardian Middle East LLC (QFC Licence 03870) is a Qatar General Organization for Standardization (QS / QGOS) registered ISO Certification Body, holding QS Registration RB066-26 for ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety). Guardian is also accredited under the United Accreditation Foundation (UAF) and the International Accreditation Service (IAS) — both signatories of the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement — giving certificates issued through Guardian both Qatar regulatory recognition and international IAF recognition.
Verify before you certify. Always check that your Certification Body holds a valid QS Registration in Qatar. Guardian’s current registration is RB066-26 (issued 02/04/2026, valid to 01/04/2027) under Ministerial Decree No. (363)/2018.
Guardian Middle East LLC is QGOS / QS approved for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 in Qatar. The registration sits with Guardian Assessment Pvt Ltd (the parent accredited body), with Guardian Middle East LLC as its officially listed local representative. Beyond these three standards, Guardian offers ISO 21001, 27001, 37001 under UAF / IAS accreditation, and a wider standards portfolio through TNV Global Limited.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Local entity (QFC-licensed) | Guardian Middle East LLC — QFC 03870 |
| QS / QGOS registration | RB066-26 |
| QS-approved scope | ISO 9001 (QMS), ISO 14001 (EMS), ISO 45001 (HSMS) |
| QS issuing decree | Ministerial Decree No. (363)/2018 |
| QS issue date | 02 April 2026 |
| QS expiry date | 01 April 2027 |
| Body accredited under QS | Guardian Assessment Pvt Ltd |
| International accreditation | UAF (United Accreditation Foundation) · IAS (International Accreditation Service) |
| IAF / ILAC recognition | Yes — IAF MLA Recognised |
| Affiliated UK-accredited entity | Guardian Assessment UK Ltd (UAF) |
| Group parent | TNV Global Limited |
The Qatar General Organization for Standardization (QGOS), commonly referenced as “QS”, is the national standards and conformity-assessment authority of the State of Qatar. Under Ministerial Decree No. (363)/2018, QS operates a national register of Certification Bodies authorised to issue management-system certificates within Qatar. A Certification Body is “QGOS approved” — or, equivalently, “QS registered” — only when it appears on this register and holds a current QS Registration Certificate.
QS approval is therefore a regulatory status, not a marketing label. Three points follow:
Guardian Middle East LLC is the QFC-licensed local representative listed on QS Registration Certificate RB066-26. The registration is issued in the name of Guardian Assessment Pvt Ltd (the accredited parent body) with Guardian Middle East LLC named as Represented By. This is the standard QS-registration model for international certification bodies operating into Qatar through a locally licensed entity.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Certificate Number | RB066-26 |
| Body Name | Guardian Assessment Pvt Ltd |
| Represented By | Guardian Middle East LLC (جارديان ميدل ايست ذ.م.م) |
| Date of Issue | 02/04/2026 |
| Date of Expiry | 01/04/2027 |
| Address (registered) | Zone 45, Street 250, Building 67, Doha, Qatar |
| CR No. | QFC 03870 |
| Scope of Registration | QMS ISO 9001 · EMS ISO 14001 · HSMS ISO 45001 |
| Issuing Authority | Qatar General Organization for Standardization (QS / QGOS) |
| Decree of Issue | Ministerial Decree No. (363)/2018 |
This certificate is independently verifiable. Organisations may request a copy directly from Guardian or verify status with QS / QGOS.
Each of the three standards on Guardian’s QS Registration RB066-26 has its own dedicated H3 below. These anchors are designed to capture six high-intent head terms in Qatar search.
Guardian Middle East LLC is a QS / QGOS approved ISO 9001 (Quality Management System) certification body in Qatar under QS Registration RB066-26. ISO 9001 is the world’s most adopted management system standard and is a frequent prerequisite in Qatar government and semi-government tenders, ministry vendor pre-qualification, and large private-sector procurement. An ISO 9001 certificate issued under Guardian carries:
Sectors most often certified to ISO 9001 in Qatar: construction & contracting, oil & gas services, manufacturing, logistics, professional services, healthcare support services, education, public sector, IT services, and facilities management. [ → Read the full ISO 9001 in Qatar page /iso-9001-qatar/ ]
Guardian Middle East LLC is a QS / QGOS approved ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) certification body in Qatar under QS Registration RB066-26. ISO 14001 supports compliance with Qatar’s National Environment and Climate Strategy and is increasingly mandated in MoECC permits, large-project ESIA conditions, and Qatar National Vision 2030 sustainability disclosures. ISO 14001:2015 is the current certifiable revision; the new edition is approaching publication and Guardian’s clients will be supported on the formal transition.
[ → Read the full ISO 14001 in Qatar page /iso-14001-qatar/ ]
Guardian Middle East LLC is a QS / QGOS approved ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management System) certification body in Qatar under QS Registration RB066-26. ISO 45001:2018 is the current certifiable revision. For Qatari organisations, ISO 45001 is the most directly tender-relevant of the three Tier-1 standards: it is routinely required for construction main contractors and sub-contractors, EPC vendors, oil & gas service contractors, and large facilities-management bidders.
[ → Read the full ISO 45001 in Qatar page /iso-45001-qatar/ ]
An ISO certificate is valid in Qatar only when it satisfies both layers of recognition. Either layer alone is incomplete.
| Layer | Source | Question Answered |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1 - National (Qatar) recognition | QS / QGOS Registration of the Certification Body under Ministerial Decree 363/2018 | Is this CB authorised to issue certificates within Qatar? |
| Layer 2 - International recognition | Accreditation of the Certification Body by an IAF MLA / ILAC MRA signatory such as UAF, IAS, UKAS, ANAB, etc. | Is this certificate recognised internationally and by IAF peer arrangements? |
A certificate that satisfies both layers — Layer 1 (QS) and Layer 2 (IAF MLA) — is a fully recognised certificate in Qatar. A certificate that satisfies only Layer 2 may be technically issued under valid international accreditation but the issuing CB is operating outside the Qatar regulatory framework defined by Ministerial Decree 363/2018, and the certificate is not recognised for QS-mandated purposes within Qatar.
QS Registration is issued for a defined period (typically twelve months) under Ministerial Decree 363/2018. On expiry, the CB must complete a re-registration cycle with QS. Three implications:
Where a Certification Body issues an ISO certificate to an organisation in Qatar without holding a current QS Registration, the organisation accepting that certificate is exposed to compliance, commercial, and reputational risk. The risks below are framed conservatively and reference the regulatory framework established by Ministerial Decree No. (363)/2018.
Practical guidance: Before signing any certification contract in Qatar, ask the CB to share (a) its current QS Registration Certificate with issue and expiry dates, (b) the scope of standards covered by that registration, and (c) its IAF MLA-recognised accreditation certificate. If any of these is missing or expired, walk away.
Guardian operates an integrated, multi-entity accreditation architecture. This means a single client engagement can access different accredited routes depending on the standard, while remaining locally represented by a single QFC-licensed entity in Qatar (Guardian Middle East LLC).
| Entity | Jurisdiction | Accreditation Held | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Middle East LLC | Qatar (QFC 03870) | QS / QGOS Registration RB066-26 as local representative | Local QFC-licensed entity · client interface · QS-registered CB representative |
| Guardian Assessment Pvt Ltd | India | UAF / IAS (IAF MLA), and the QS-registered body for RB066-26 | Accredited issuing CB for ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 / 21001 / 27001 / 37001 |
| Guardian Assessment UK Ltd | United Kingdom | UAF (IAF MLA) | Accredited issuing CB for clients preferring UK-jurisdiction certificates |
| TNV Global Limited | India, group parent | UAF (IAF MLA) | Group parent · accredited CB for extended standards portfolio: ISO 13485, 27701, 20000-1, 50001, 55001, 41001, 42001 |
Guardian’s combined accreditation footprint covers three tiers. Be aware which tier each standard sits in, because the disclosure on the certificate will differ.
These three standards are covered by Guardian’s QS Registration RB066-26 and by UAF / IAS accreditation under IAF MLA. Certificates issued for these standards carry both Qatar regulatory recognition and international IAF recognition.
These standards are accredited internationally under UAF / IAS. They are issued in Qatar under Guardian’s UAF / IAS scope; QS approval is not claimed for these standards on this certificate.
Where a Qatar client requires standards beyond Tier 1 and Tier 2, Guardian Middle East LLC coordinates the engagement and TNV Global Limited issues the certificate under its UAF accreditation.
Use this five-step procedure on every prospective Certification Body — including Guardian. A reputable CB will pass all five without hesitation.
Request the current QS Registration Certificate and confirm certificate number, issue date, and expiry date.
01Cross-check the body name. If it differs, confirm the contracting entity is named as local representative.
02Confirm the registration includes the exact ISO standard required, such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001.
03Request the IAF MLA-recognised accreditation certificate and check its scope and validity on the public register.
04Confirm active operations, physical address, recent surveillance activity, and published complaints procedure.
05Guardian publishes its QS Registration Certificate RB066-26 and its UAF / IAS accreditation certificates on the page. Any prospective client may request the originals before contracting.
Beyond QS registration, the choice between Certification Bodies in Qatar should be made against this seven-factor framework. Apply it consistently across every CB you shortlist.
| # | Factor | What to ask / verify |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | QS / QGOS registration | Current certificate, scope, issue / expiry date, and decree reference. |
| 2 | International accreditation (IAF MLA) | Accreditation body, scope, expiry date, and public register listing. |
| 3 | Local presence and licensing | QFC / MoCI licence, physical Doha address, and Arabic-capable team. |
| 4 | Sector experience | Audit team competence in your sector. Request CV summaries before appointment. |
| 5 | Audit-team continuity | Ask whether the same lead auditor will cover future surveillance audits. |
| 6 | Pricing transparency and IAF MD 5 alignment | Audit-day calculation aligned to IAF MD 5, with no “all-in” lump sums hiding scope cuts. |
| 7 | Complaints and appeals process | Published, independent, and supported by documented turnaround SLAs. |
Guardian’s certification pathway follows ISO/IEC 17021-1 Stage 1 / Stage 2 / Surveillance / Recertification model. Each stage is documented and predictable.
Initial scope discussion, application form, and formal quotation. We do not provide pre-audit advice or gap-analysis services.
01Formal application accepted. Customer Due Diligence under QFC AML/CFTR 2019. Contract issued, audit team selected, and impartiality declared.
02Documentation and readiness review against the applicable standard. Site familiarisation. Stage 1 report issued per ISO/IEC 17021-1 9.3.1.2.
03Full system implementation and effectiveness audit on-site, or remote per IAF MD 4 where applicable. Includes findings, nonconformity reports, and conclusions.
04Independent decision-maker, separate from the audit team, reviews findings. Certificate is issued and listed on IAF CertSearch where accredited.
05Year 1 and Year 2 surveillance audits annually. Year 3 recertification audit. Three-year certification cycle throughout.
06Choose a Certification Body that is registered, accredited, and locally licensed. Guardian Middle East LLC is QS / QGOS approved (RB066-26), UAF / IAS accredited under IAF MLA, and QFC-licensed (03870) — the full three-signal stack for Qatar.
Request a quotation for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 21001, ISO 27001, or ISO 37001 certification in Qatar.
Under Ministerial Decree No. (363)/2018, certification bodies operating in Qatar are required to be registered with the Qatar General Organization for Standardization (QS / QGOS). A CB that issues ISO certificates within Qatar without holding a current QS Registration is operating outside this regulatory framework. Certificates issued by such a CB are not recognised for QS-mandated purposes in Qatar and may be rejected in tender, regulator, and customer-contract verifications. Always verify QS registration before contracting a CB.
Yes. Guardian Middle East LLC is the QFC-licensed local representative on QS Registration Certificate RB066-26, issued to Guardian Assessment Pvt Ltd. The registration is valid from 02 April 2026 to 01 April 2027 and covers ISO 9001 (QMS), ISO 14001 (EMS), and ISO 45001 (HSMS). The certificate is issued under Ministerial Decree No. (363)/2018 and is independently verifiable.
Guardian's QS Registration RB066-26 covers three management-system standards: ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety). For other standards — including ISO 21001, 27001, 37001, 13485, 27701, 50001, 55001, 41001, and 42001 — Guardian issues certificates under UAF / IAS accreditation (or via group parent TNV Global Limited under UAF) with IAF MLA recognition.
It depends on the use case. A certificate issued by a non-QS-registered CB may carry valid international (IAF MLA) accreditation, but the issuing CB has not been authorised by Qatar's regulatory framework under Ministerial Decree 363/2018. In Qatari tender evaluation, ministry approvals, and many private-sector contracts the certificate may be treated as non-recognised. For Qatar-mandated purposes, only certificates issued by QS-registered CBs are reliable.
QS Registrations are typically issued for a twelve-month period. The exact issue and expiry dates are printed on the certificate. Once expired, the Certification Body must complete a re-registration cycle with QS before continuing to issue certificates within Qatar. Always confirm the registration is in date.
Request the CB's current QS Registration Certificate and confirm: (1) certificate number, (2) issue date and expiry date, (3) named body and represented entity, (4) scope of standards covered, and (5) the QS President / Head of Accreditation Section signatures and stamp. Cross-reference with the CB's IAF MLA-recognised accreditation. Guardian publishes its RB066-26 certificate on the [ → /verify/ ] page.
QS and QGOS refer to the same body — the Qatar General Organization for Standardization, Qatar's national standards authority. IAF MLA (International Accreditation Forum Multilateral Recognition Arrangement) is an international peer-recognition arrangement among accreditation bodies. QS provides Qatar national recognition; IAF MLA provides international recognition. Best practice is to hold both — Guardian does.
Yes. Guardian's certificates are issued under UAF (United Accreditation Foundation) and IAS (International Accreditation Service) accreditation, both signatories of the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement. This means Guardian-issued certificates are recognised by IAF MLA signatories worldwide, alongside their Qatar regulatory recognition through QS.
Typical timelines from contract signing to certification decision are three to six months for an organisation that already has a documented management system, and six to nine months for an organisation building the system from scratch. Audit duration is calculated per IAF MD 5 (mandatory document for audit duration). Guardian provides an indicative schedule on enquiry.
Indicative pricing is QAR 3,000–10,000 for the initial certification cycle for small-to-mid sized organisations. Final price depends on (a) number of employees and effective sites, (b) IAF MD 5 audit-day calculation, (c) complexity of scope, and (d) integrated vs single-standard audit. Guardian publishes pricing principles and never quotes lump-sum prices that hide scope cuts. Request a formal quote on enquiry.
Yes. Guardian's audit team in Qatar includes Arabic-language auditors. Audit reports can be issued in English or bilingually. Documentation review can be conducted on Arabic-language management-system documents.
Your existing certificate remains valid for the period printed on it (typically three years), but the issuing CB must renew QS registration before performing any further audits in Qatar — including surveillance audits and recertification. If the CB fails to renew, you may need to transfer your certificate to a QS-registered CB. Guardian's transfer service is documented on the [ → /transfer-certificate/ ] page.
Yes. Government and semi-government tender authorities in Qatar — including ministries, Ashghal, KAHRAMAA, QatarEnergy, and major procurement entities — increasingly require ISO certificates issued by QS-registered Certification Bodies. Holding a QS-CB-issued certificate strengthens vendor pre-qualification and reduces the risk of bid disqualification on certification grounds.
Yes. Where the existing certificate has been issued by a CB accredited under an IAF MLA signatory, Guardian operates a structured certificate transfer process compliant with IAF MD 2. The transfer typically completes within four to six weeks and preserves the existing certificate cycle. Where the existing CB is not QS-registered or not IAF MLA-recognised, a fresh certification audit is usually required.
Guardian's QS Registration Certificate RB066-26 is published on the [ → /verify/ ] page along with Guardian's UAF / IAS accreditation certificates and QFC Licence. Originals can be requested directly from Guardian Middle East LLC. Email [ contact ] for a verified PDF.
No. Under QS Registration RB066-26 (notes section) and IAF MD 17 / ISO/IEC 17021-1, an accredited Certification Body shall not offer consultancy services for the registered scope. Guardian therefore provides certification only and refers clients to independent consultants where implementation support is needed. This separation protects the integrity and impartiality of certification.