ISO Certification in the Americas: Accredited Audits From Texas to Tierra del Fuego
ISO certification in Latin America helps exporters and nearshoring suppliers meet US and European buyer requirements. Accredify Global, headquartered in Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas, audits organizations across North and South America.
Why ISO Certification in Latin America Is Growing
ISO certification in the Americas is rising with nearshoring. US manufacturers moving supply chains closer to home ask Mexican and South American suppliers for the same accredited certificates they ask of anyone else. Exporters of food, minerals, and software face similar requests from European buyers.
From our Texas headquarters we share time zones with most of the region, which makes planning and follow-up easier.
Accredify Global is accredited by UAF. Some buyers name a national accreditation body. We check the clause with you before you book.
In Latin America, the most requested standards are ISO 9001 for manufacturers, ISO 22000 for food exporters, and ISO 27001 for software and services firms selling into the United States. Brazil adds LGPD and central bank rules for financial firms.
Canadian companies mostly certify for the same reasons as US companies: customer contracts, public tenders, and supply chain requirements. Our Canada guide covers the details.
All 11 Countries We Cover in The Americas
We audit in every country below. Each certificate is issued under the same accreditation, audits can be on site, remote or hybrid, and every certificate can be checked online. Every country below has its own guide to local rules, the sectors that ask for ISO, and audit planning.
| Country | Main data protection law | More |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Personal Data Protection Law No. 25,326 | Full country guide |
| Brazil | LGPD (Law No. 13,709/2018) | Full country guide |
| Canada | PIPEDA and provincial laws such as Quebec’s Law 25 | Full country guide |
| Chile | Law No. 21,719, applying from December 2026 | Full country guide |
| Colombia | Law 1581 of 2012 | Full country guide |
| Ecuador | Organic Law on Personal Data Protection (2021) | Full country guide |
| Mexico | New federal law on personal data held by private parties (2025) | Full country guide |
| Paraguay | Personal Data Protection Law No. 7593/2025 | Full country guide |
| Peru | Personal Data Protection Law No. 29733 | Full country guide |
| United States | No single federal law; state laws such as the CCPA | Full country guide |
| Uruguay | Law No. 18,331 on personal data protection | Full country guide |
Data Protection Laws Across the Americas
Privacy law is modernizing across Latin America, often modeled on GDPR.
| Country or area | Key law | Where ISO helps |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | LGPD, enforced by the ANPD, now a regulatory agency | ISO 27701 and ISO 27001; see our LGPD page |
| Mexico | New federal law on personal data held by private parties, 2025 | ISO 27701 and ISO 27001 |
| Chile | Law No. 21,719 on personal data protection, applying from December 2026 | ISO 27701 and ISO 27001 |
| Argentina | Personal Data Protection Law No. 25,326 | ISO 27701 and ISO 27001 |
| Colombia | Law 1581 of 2012 | ISO 27701 and ISO 27001 |
| Canada | PIPEDA and provincial laws such as Quebec’s Law 25 | ISO 27701 and ISO 27001 |
Standards Buyers Ask for in the Americas
| Business | Standards most often requested |
|---|---|
| Nearshoring manufacturers | ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 |
| Software and BPO providers | ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 |
| Food and agricultural exporters | ISO 22000 and HACCP |
| Mining companies | ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 |
| Medical device suppliers to the US | ISO 13485 |
Brazilian financial institutions should also see our BACEN cybersecurity page. Suppliers to US automotive buyers often also need IATF 16949, for which we offer a gap assessment.
How Certification Works Across the Americas
Planned from Texas, delivered on site where it matters. Our certification process guide explains each step.
ISO Certification Cost in the Americas
Fees follow audit man-days, set out per site in the proposal.
Adds days
- Several plants or countries
- Large production workforces
- Records only in local languages
Saves days
- Integrated audits for several standards
- Shared procedures across sites
- Key records available in English
FAQ: ISO Certification in the Americas
Does nearshoring increase demand for ISO certification?
Yes. US buyers moving supply chains closer to home ask Mexican and Latin American suppliers for the same accredited certificates they ask of anyone else.
Is Accredify Global accredited?
Yes. Accredify Global is accredited by UAF for twelve standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 27001.
Can audits be done in Spanish or Portuguese?
Tell us your preferred language at scoping. Key records in English can make audits faster.
Do medical device suppliers need ISO 13485?
Usually. US medical device rules now incorporate ISO 13485, so device makers expect it from key suppliers.
Can one certificate cover sites in several countries?
Yes, if they run one management system under the same organization.
How long does certification take?
Most organizations certify 6 to 12 weeks after Stage 1, depending on readiness and the number of sites.
Meet US and European Buyer Requirements
Tell us your country, sites, and the buyer requirement. We will confirm the right ISO certification and send a tailored proposal.
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