INDEPENDENT BY DESIGN
A US-based, virtually operated management system certification body built on impartiality, competence and transparent processes.
01 — COMPANY
DSR Certification, LLC is a US-based, virtually operated management system certification body. All certification activities remain under its sole responsibility and control.
Auditor competence evaluation, audit planning, certification decisions and impartiality management are controlled by DSR Certification, LLC.
DSR GmbH, Germany, provides administrative, commercial, IT and back-office support services. It does not perform certification activities or make certification decisions.
About Us — official PDF ↗OUR PRINCIPLES
Decisions based on objective evidence.
Certification decisions separated from commercial support.
Information handled under documented obligations.
Qualified auditors and technical experts.
02 — ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Our organizational structure distinguishes certification functions from external administrative and commercial support.
03 — ACCREDITATION STATUS
DSR Certification, LLC is currently undergoing the initial accreditation process with the International Accreditation Service (IAS) for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO/IEC 27001 management system certification, based on ISO/IEC 17021-1.
Certification under IAS accreditation will only be possible after accreditation has been granted and only within the approved scope.
Read the official accreditation status statement ↗IAS accreditation has not yet been granted.
No certificates have been issued by DSR Certification, LLC to date.
04 — CERTIFICATION STANDARDS
These are the management system standards included in the ongoing initial IAS accreditation process. Accreditation has not yet been granted.
Quality Management Systems
A framework for consistent processes, customer focus and continual improvement.
Environmental Management Systems
A structured approach to environmental responsibilities and improvement.
Information Security Management Systems
Risk-based management of information security through a documented ISMS.
05 — QUALITY POLICY
The approved Quality Policy will be published here when provided and released by DSR Certification, LLC.
This section is reserved for the official Quality Policy. No unapproved policy text has been published.
06 — IMPARTIALITY STATEMENT
Our commitment to independence, objectivity, competence and confidentiality is documented in our Impartiality Statement (MS-02, Rev. 00).
Certification decisions rely on objective audit evidence and applicable requirements.
Actual and potential conflicts of interest are assessed, documented and addressed.
The LLC does not provide management system consultancy or internal audits to certification clients.
Certification activities are conducted without discrimination.
07 — OUR CERTIFICATION PROCESS
A documented eight-step process provides a clear framework for management system certification. This describes the LLC's established procedures; IAS accreditation is still pending.
Requested scope, activities, locations, audit time and impartiality risks are reviewed.
DSR GmbH arranges commercial terms; the certification agreement is concluded directly with DSR Certification, LLC.
Management system documentation and readiness for Stage 2 are evaluated.
Qualified auditors evaluate implementation and effectiveness and document findings.
Authorized personnel not involved in the audit review the evidence and make the certification decision.
Following a positive decision, a certificate is issued with its scope and validity period.
First surveillance within 12 months of the initial decision; subsequent surveillance at least annually.
Recertification audit and decision before the end of the three-year certification cycle.
Scope changes, special audits, suspension, restoration and withdrawal are governed by the applicable certification rules. Under PR-13, certificates are generally valid for 364 days after issue, without exceeding the three-year certification cycle.
08 — PUBLIC DOCUMENTS
Access the publicly released certification rules, instructions and statements. Official PDFs open directly in your browser and can be downloaded.
09 — USE OF LOGOS AND CERTIFICATES
Certification marks and certificates may only be used in connection with valid certification and the certified scope. They must never imply product certification where only a management system has been certified.
Marks and certificates must not be used after expiry, suspension or withdrawal.
References must accurately describe the certified management system and scope.
Use of any IAS accreditation symbol is subject to the applicable rules. IAS accreditation has not yet been granted.
10 — COMPLAINTS & APPEALS
Complaints and appeals relating to certification activities are handled objectively, impartially and confidentially under the documented PR-08 procedure.
Complaints may concern our services, procedures, auditors, personnel or matters relating to certified organizations. Complaints are recorded, assessed and investigated. The documented general processing timeframe is 15 calendar days.
Applicants and certified organizations may request reconsideration of certification decisions or audit findings. Appeals are reviewed independently by persons without involvement or conflicts of interest in the matter concerned.
Send relevant details and supporting information to info@dsr-zert.de. Submission must not result in disadvantageous treatment.
11 — CERTIFICATE VERIFICATION
Access the existing online verification service to look up certificate information using the certificate ID and the organization's German postal code.
The linked verification system is provided in German and is operated on an external website. DSR Certification, LLC has not issued any certificates to date. For questions about LLC certification status, please contact us directly.
Open certificate verification12 — CONTACT & LEGAL NOTICE
For certification inquiries, public information requests, complaints or appeals, contact DSR Certification, LLC.
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
State of formation: Wyoming, USA
Wyoming filing number: 2026-002095920
Managing Director: Sami Enc
DSR Certification, LLC is a legally independent US entity. DSR GmbH, Germany, provides external administrative, commercial, IT and back-office support only. Certification responsibility and decisions remain with DSR Certification, LLC.
