Worldwide Certification and Inspection

Always strive for

continuous
Improvement

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OUR BUSINESS

GCL International Ltd (GCL) is an accredited

certification body located in the central business
district of London, United Kingdom.

GCL maintains a track record of assessment and

certification serv ices across the world and is proud of
its portfolio of accreditations including: UKAS for
management system and inspection, FSSC for food
safety, IOAS for TE standards and more.

We are a company of growth and innov ation. We

continuously offer beneficial certification serv ices to
our clients and we are continuously identifying new
certification serv ices.

We are growing our international cov erage across fiv e

continents so that our international clients receiv e a
local serv ice. We are your local certification prov ider!

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 Why you Choose Us

Practical Advise
W e help you understand the technical requirements and stages of the
certification process

Improvement Focus
W e not only assess your compliance with your chosen standard, we aim
to identify opportunities for improvement at every audit

Comprehensive Service
W e provide a complete range of certification services with global
coverage enabling you to integrate certification for greater efficiency

Value for Money

No hidden fees and competitive rates

Latest Technical Advise

W e are a worldwide team of technical experts – we participate in
international technical committees to contribute towards the future of
certification standards
We provide a range of
management system and
product system training on a
worldwide basis.

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 WHAT WE DO

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INSPECTION

CERTIFICATION

W e provide management system W e provide lift inspection services

assessment and certification to a
range of internationally recognized
standards including:
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, ISO
27001, ISO 45001, FSSC 22000 and
more.
to a range of EU recognized
standards including: Lifts Directive
2014/33/EU, Unit Verification Lift
Regulations and Machinery
Directive 2006/42/EC

PRODUCT
CERTIFICATION TRAINING

W e provide product certification We provide a range of

including: Textile Exchange (OCS, management system and
RCS and GRS) product system training on a
worldwide basis.

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 MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATION

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATION

ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System

ISO 9001 is an internationally recognized standard for the quality management

systems. The standard is generic in nature and caters for both the manufacturing
and service industries.

What will ISO 9001 do for me?

Repeat business only comes to organization's

which can provide services or products
consistently, and without deviation. Complying
with t his standard requirement means you can
demonstrate you can do this.

In essence, organizations with an effective Quality

Management System (QMS) will typically meet
customer expectations better than
an organization that does not have an effective
QMS

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ISO 14001:2015
Environmental Management System

It provides practical tools for companies and organizations looking to identify

and control their environmental impact and constantly improve their
environmental performance.

What are the key benefits of ISO 14001?

 Reduced cost of waste management
 Savings in consumption of energy and materials
 Lower distribution costs
 Improved corporate image among regulators,
customers and the public.

Further benefits of certification

 Compliance with a legal or business requirement
Competitive advantage in the marketplace
 Identifying problem areas and opportunities for improvement
 Independent verification of system suitability & process reliability
 Enhancing business reputation & corporate image
 Showing people your care & commitment about a subject of concern
 Greater staff awareness of and responsibility for company obligations
 Better resource usage and reduced costs of failures
 Demonstrating “Due Diligence” to be in more legally defensible position against
possible lawsuits.

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ISO 45001:2018
Occupational Health & Safety
Management System

ISO 45001 is an internationally recognised standard for occupational health and

safety. It exists to help all kinds of organisations put in place demonstrably sound
occupational health and safety performance

Why get certified?

ISO 45001 enables companies to focus on implementing health and safety systems which
safeguard anyone coming into your work environment: clients, staff and contractors.

Further benefits of becoming certified

 Compliance with a legal or business requirement
 Competitive advantage in the marketplace
 Identifying problem areas and opportunities for improvement
 Independent verification of system suitability & process reliability.
 Enhancing business reputation & corporate image
 Showing people your care & commitment about a subject of concern
 Greater staff awareness of and responsibility for company obligations
 Better resource usage and reduced costs of failures.
 Demonstrating “Due Diligence” to be in more legally defensible position against
possible lawsuits.

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ISO 22000
Food Safety Management System

The ISO 22000 family of International Standards addresses food safety

management .
The consequences of unsafe food can be serious and ISO’s food safety
management standards help organizations identify and control food safety
hazards.

Why get certified?

As many of today’s food products repeatedly cross national boundaries, International
Standards are needed to ensure the safety of the global food supply chain.

Further benefits of becoming certified

 Improved consistency of service and product performance
 Ensures that customers come back and not the products or services delivered
 Improved operational efficiency and competitiveness hence reducing overheads
 Reduce costs but increase profitability
 Increased marketing and sales opportunities
 Greater international acceptance and competitiveness.

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FSSC 22000
FOOD SAFETY

The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC 22000) enables auditing and certification of
food safety systems of organisations which process or manufacture: perishable animal products
(i.e. meat, poultry, eggs, dairy and fish products) perishable vegetal products (i.e. fresh fruits
and fresh juices, preserved fruits, fresh vegetables, preserved vegetables) products with long
shelf life at ambient temperature (i.e. canned products, biscuits, snacks, oil, drinking water,
beverages, pasta, flour, sugar, salt) (bio)chemical manufacturing i.e. vitamins, additives and
bio-cultures (but excluding technical and technological aids) food packaging manufacturing
(i.e. direct or indirect contact with the food).

The FSSC 22000 certification scheme has been developed and is maintained by the Board of
Stakeholders of the Foundation for Food Safety Certification.

What are the benefits of FSSC 22000 certification?

 International harmonization of food safety standards
 Supply chain approach
 Uses existing, independent, international standards
 W hen you hav e FSSC 22000 in place, you automatically comply with the specifications for ISO 22000,
ISO 22002-1, PAS 223 and ISO 22003
 Stakeholder approv al & commitment (industry, retailers)
 In-depth and rigorous food safety audits
 Independent scheme management
 Transparency
 Non profit scheme.

What is the certification process?

 Application for certification
 Complete the on line form for GCL INTL to send a quotation.
 Initial Certification Audit
 The assessment process is based on a 2 stage approach as follows:
 Stage 1 – a basis audit to check whether the organisation is in a state of readiness for the Stage 2
audit and inv olves the following:
 Confirm that the food safety manual conforms to the requirements of the FSSC 22000
 Confirm the scope of certification
 Check legislative, work env ironment and Infrastructure compliance
 Production of a report that identifies any non-conformity or potential for non-conformity
 Agree a corrective action plan if required
 Production of an assessment plan and confirmation of a date for the Stage 2 assessment v isit.
 Stage 2 – the purpose of this v isit is to confirm that the food safety management system fully conforms
to the requirements of FSSC 22000 in practice and inv olves the following:
 Undertake sample audits of the processes and activ ities defined in the scope of assessment
 Document how the system complies with the standard and its effectiveness
 Report any non-conformities or observ ations
 Produce an audit programme for 3 years and confirm a month and year for the first
surv eillance v isit.

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 INSPECTION

Lifts Directive 2014/33/EU

The Lifts Directive 2014/33/EU covers various aspects of Lift Safety and
essentially performs the dual function of:
 Promoting free movement of lifts within the Single Market
 Guaranteeing a high level of protection to lift users and
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maintenance workers
 All lifts to be sold and installed in the European Union must
meet the requirements of the Lifts Directive.
The requirements of the Directive are addressed to lift installers and
components manufacturers but also have important implications for lift
owners and users.

Higg Index
Developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, the Higg Index is a
suite of tools that enables brands, retailers, and facilities of all sizes at
every stage in their sustainability journey to accurately measure and
score a company or product’s sustainability performance. The Higg
Index delivers a holistic overview that empowers businesses to make
meaningful improvements that protect the well-being of factory
workers, local communities, and the environment.

Social & Labor Convergence

SLCP - The Social and Labor Convergence Program aims to bring
together unique perspectives to create an efficient, scalable and
sustainable solution for social audits. This framework includes a
standard-agnostic tool and verification methodology which collects
objective social and labor data that stakeholders can use to identify
opportunities for improvement and track progress.

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 PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

OCS (Organic Content Standard)

The OCS applies to any non-food product containing 5-100 % organic
material. It verifies the presence and amount of organic material in a
final product.

It addresses the flow of product within and between companies, raw

material verification, post-harvest processing, manufacturing,
packaging and labelling, storage, handling, and shipping through the
seller in the last business-to-business transaction.

It allows for transparent, consistent, and comprehensive independent

evaluation and verification of Organic Material content claims on
products by an accredited third-party Certification Body (CB).

RCS (Recycled Content Standard)

The Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) is an international, voluntary

standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of Recycled
input and chain of custody. The goal of the RCS is to increase the use
of Recycled materials.

The Recycled Claim Standard is intended for use with any product that
contains at least 5% Recycled Material. Each stage of production is
required to be certified, beginning at the recycling stage and ending
at the last seller in the final business- to-business transaction.

The RCS does not address social or environmental aspects of

processing and manufacturing, quality, or legal compliance.

GRS (Global Recycled Standard)

The GRS is an international, voluntary, full product standard that sets
out requirements for third-party certification of recycled content,
chain of custody, social and environmental practices and chemical
restrictions.

The goal of the GRS is to increase use of recycled materials in products

and reduce/eliminate the harm caused by its production.

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 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

WE PROVIDE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TRAINING

 Awareness Training
 Interpretation and Implementation Course
 Internal Auditing Course
 Transition Course

 ISO 9001:2015  HACCP

 ISO 14001:2015  GMP
 ISO 45001:2018  ISO 310001
 ISO 22000

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Our Accreditation
Management system
accreditation for a range of
internationally recognised
standards.
5965

Inspection and test

accreditation.

5965

Notified Body inEuropean Union

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Food safetyaccreditation.

Accredit ed for ISO/IEC 17065

and Textile Exchange (OCS, RCS
and GRS)

Higg Index 3rd Party Verifier

Social & Labor Convergence

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Collaboration
In addition to being internationally accredited by a range of accreditation bodies,
we also collaborate with a range of global associations to ensure that we are fully
connected and aware of political and economic situations.

F C B (Federation of Certification Bodies)

ABCB (Association of British Certification Bodies)
I A F (International Accreditation Forum)

GCL also participates with the development of international

standards through its membership of a wide range of technical
committees.

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 Operating worldwide

Local Offices GCL International is a true global service provider, with offices
and personnel around the world. As technology links us closer
together and regulatory barriers are broken down, the firm is in a
unique position to address the increasingly global needs of our
clients.

Regarded as one of the “command centres” of the global

economy, London is at the forefront of business and commerce.
Known throughout the world as a leading financial centre,
London has fifth largest metropolitan economy on the planet.
This is the core reason why GCL International chose London as its
international base.

W e are an internationally growing company adding two to three

new international offices per year. This is why GCL International
are the preferred ‘local’ option for certification.
GCL International -
For the gulf region, GCL International wants to ensure that local
United Arab Emirates
needs and culture is understood. Located at the heart of Abu
Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, GLOBAL QUALITY SERVICES LLC is
the local partner that will cater to GCC countries and the rest of
the Middle East.

Armenia
Turkey
Russia
Roma nia

Scotland

Ireland

Japa n
C a na da United Kingdom
Ita ly
GCL HQ London
Ma lta
Spa in
Korea
USA (com ing soon)
Mexico Taiwan
Ira n
Vietnam Philippines
Panama
Pakistan
Ma la ysia
Egypt

Palestine India
UAE
Bangladesh
Singapore

Thailand Indonesia

Myanmar
Austra lia

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 HEAD OFFI CE:
GCL I nternational Ltd
One Mayfair Place, London, W1J 8AJ,
United Kingdom
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UAE LOCAL OFFI CE:

Global Quality Serv ice LLC
216, Royal Tow er, Hamdan St. Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates
+971 2 3090 566
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