Certifying Bodies


The LIFE Certification is granted by independent certifying bodies.
Details regarding audits for the certification process can be obtained directly from the Accredited Certifying Bodies:
Instituto de Tecnologia do Paraná – TECPAR
Accreditation Certificate No. OCL 003
Accredited since: 06/12/2012
Phone: +55 41 3316-3213
Contact: comercial@tecparcert.com.br
https://www.tecparcert.com.br/cotacao
Neocert
Accreditation Certificate No. OCL 004
Accredited since: 10/21/2022
Phone: +55 19 3375-1060 / 41 3316-3213
Contact: contato@neocert.com.br
https://neocert.com.br
Control Union
Accredited since: 12/22/2016
Global Contact: Carlos Picco – cpicco@controlunion.com
Brazil Contact: Julio Pelegrineli – jpelegrineli@controlunion.com
If you are interested in becoming an auditor, you must contact the Certifying Body to verify the required qualifications, participate in the LIFE Business and Biodiversity Training promoted by the LIFE Institute, and pass the Auditor Evaluation.
To be accredited, the Certifying Body must undergo an approval process that includes the evaluation of requirements related to independence, impartiality, transparency, credibility, structure, and technical capacity. In addition, it must follow specific procedures outlined in the LIFE Certifying Bodies Accreditation Protocol. For more information, please contact us.
The LIFE Certification Management System follows the best international practices related to certification system management.