International Testing, inspection & certification bodies Last reviewed 2026-06

DNV — assurance and certification

DNV is a global assurance and certification body — a route to management-system and product certification.

What it is

DNV is an international assurance and certification body. Alongside its origins in maritime and energy, it provides management-system certification and product assurance across sectors.

Why it matters for compliance

DNV’s relevance to product compliance includes management-system certification — for example to standards like ISO 9001 (quality) and, for the compliance function itself, ISO 37301 (compliance management) — as well as product assurance. Certified systems support the governance side of a credible compliance programme.

How to use it

  • Use it for management-system certification (quality, compliance) where useful.
  • Use product assurance/certification to support customer requirements.
  • Combine with product testing for the full conformity picture.

Good to know

Management-system certification supports how you run compliance; product conformity still rests on the applicable product legislation and harmonised standards.

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