10 best certification centers in Russia

The Moscow Certification Center "MOS PCT" has issued more than 115,000 documents and is not going to stop there. The company is one of the leading Russian organizations for accreditation and other business services. Branches are now open in Tula, Samara and Nizhny Novgorod. The structure includes several certification bodies and laboratories. On the main page of the site there are buttons for quick communication with the operator and ordering a call. It is convenient that you can pay for services in installments or take advantage of a discount. Another interesting feature is the archive, in which documents are stored for 5 years. The main disadvantage of the company was unstable communication.It can be difficult to get through to operators.

Rossertcenter or the Russian certification center is the youngest organization that has managed to win the trust of many customers. Prices are at the average level in the market. You can order different types of documentation, implement the HACCP system and much more. Rejection letters are issued in just a day, the average cost is around 3,000 rubles. The reviews praise the high level of customer focus of the certification center. Businessmen return for new services even though the price tag and deadlines for completing some tasks leave much to be desired. The main advantages over competitors are clear and transparent conditions, as well as detailed advice from managers.

Gortest is a Russian certification center that originally opened in Moscow, and a few years later there were divisions "St. Petersburg", "Ural" and "Siberia". Now there are about 10 branches in Krasnodar, Kaluga, Voronezh, Samara, Belgorod and other cities. The organization helps in accreditation and obtaining fire certification, testing, registration of refusal letters, etc. Each client is assigned a personal manager. It is noteworthy that more than 80% of businessmen order services remotely, and receive ready-made certificates using courier delivery. Promotions with discounts on a package of documents are regularly held. The main disadvantage is that there are delays in terms.

Promotest belongs to the old-timers of the market, because it has been operating for more than 20 years. The main office is located in St. Petersburg, for the convenience of customers, branches are also provided in Yaroslavl, Kazan, Krasnodar and Rostov-on-Don. The list of documents that can be issued at the Russian certification center is simply huge: declaration, testing, refusal letters, ISO and many other services. There are free expert advice, chat support, phone and email support. The reviews praise employees for their detailed explanations and finding the best option for a specific business area. Negative is rare, most often it is associated with a long response or terms of accreditation.

MosEAC is one of the oldest centers in Moscow, which was previously called Rosstandart. He draws up all the classic documents for such organizations: test reports, declarations of conformity, certificates of state registration, etc.The site of the certification center looks good, it is convenient to search for information. They are also active on social media. This increases customer loyalty and simplifies the checkout process. Interestingly, not only positive, but also negative reviews are left on the site. Most clients are lucky with support, although some come across not the most competent managers. The turnaround time is average and there are no major delays.

Rospromtest was founded later than other Moscow and Russian certification centers, but it earned a place in the top of the best thanks to the most affordable price tag. Managers provide detailed advice on any issues, in the reviews there are no complaints about the quality and speed of work. Deadlines are always respected, exceptions are extremely rare. The list of services includes all kinds of certificates, including ISO, exemption letters, declarations and other documents required for accreditation.Although the branch is located in Moscow, thanks to the Internet and couriers, you can work with managers from anywhere in Russia. But there is one significant drawback - sometimes letters are lost during transmission.

Representatives of the "BusinessCertificate" center promise that they will act exclusively in a legal way, while not missing the opportunity to reduce the cost of services or accelerate the achievement of results. The main feature of the organization is its impressive work experience - it has existed since 1998. Documents of international and Russian standard are delivered all over the world. Each client is provided with a personal manager who will accompany in the process of obtaining a certificate. He will provide prompt assistance at customs, warehouses, fuel and energy complex, retail outlets and other places. Services are slightly more expensive than in other centers, but customers are willing to overpay for the quality and speed of work.

The complex abbreviation "SPb CSM" stands for certification and metrology center in St. Petersburg. It cannot be called the most popular, but for city residents this option is quite suitable, because most organizations are located in Moscow and other regions of Russia. A multidisciplinary certification body performs services remotely and helps entrepreneurs in various areas: declaring goods, testing, developing technical and operational documentation. For 2022, more than 7,500 free consultations were held, 90% of clients re-apply to the center. There are no significant cons, but there are too few reviews on the Internet to form a complete picture.

Many of the best certification centers in Russia are located far from Moscow. Rostest Ural was no exception. The main office is located in Yekaterinburg, there are also about 10 branches in other cities. Among them are Ufa, Chelyabinsk, Kazan, Krasnodar, Tyumen, Surgut and others. Customers most often praise this center for prompt and high-quality support. The site has all the necessary information, and operators quickly resolve issues by phone and e-mail. Moreover, free consultations are provided. The certification process is as simple as possible, most of the stages can be carried out remotely. Usually the company keeps within the deadlines, but it is better to apply in advance, because there are a lot of orders.

Optimatest is considered to be the founder of certification services in Russia. They perform all the necessary services: registration of declarations, refusal letters, hygienic conclusions and other documentation. Another advantage of the certification center is a large selection of package offers. When ordering from 4-6 documents, a discount is provided. Most often, such promotions are made for food companies, you just need to follow the updates on the site. The reviews praise the quality of work of managers and the speed of obtaining accreditation. Thanks to well-executed documents, there are no problems with customs clearance for any goods. Perhaps the main disadvantage was the slightly inflated prices for services.