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About Us - The International Certification Agency

The 'CPS' and the 'Compliance Passport Service' is a trading name of International Certification Agency Limited (ICA). ICA has been certifying SMEs (Small to Medium sized Enterprises) against ISO Management Standards for over 15 years.

We are a unique independent 'Certification Body'

We comprise a team of highly experienced business people with a passion for helping businesses achieve ISO Certifications.

We are the only Not-for-Profit 'Certification Body'

This unique position allows us to focus purely on quality and compliance rather than profit maximization.

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15+ Years Experience

Certifying SMEs against ISO Management Standards

Highly Experienced Team

Business professionals passionate about ISO Certifications

Independent & Trusted

The only Not-for-Profit **'Certification Body'** in the UK

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The Approved Suppliers Scheme

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ICA also is unique in that it owns the Approved Suppliers Scheme (APSS Scheme) which was funded by £3Million ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) and UK Government, to specifically assist SMEs achieve ISO Certifications which would then allow them to Qualify for Tenders and Contracts with Government and Public Sector procurers as well as Private Sector Supply Chains where ISO Certifications are a stipulation for Sub-Contractors.

Comprehensive Documentation

Policies
Processes
Procedures
Standardised Forms

Trusted Delivery Partners

Chambers of Commerce
Universities
Local Authorities
SRBs
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The International Compliance Agency

The International Compliance Agency is a division of International Certification Agency and comprises an independent Advisory Board which oversees the creation and development of the Compliance Passport Service Standards (CPS Standards).

Key roles of the International Compliance Agency's Board are to ensure:

Relevant Standards
The CPS Standards are specifically relevant for the Umbrella Companies market
Maintained & Updated
The CPS Standards are maintained and updated when required
Legislative Compliance
The CPS Standards comply with current and future legislation requirements