ISO Certification in Dallas–Fort Worth: Accredited Audits From a Local Certification Body
Accredify Global is a UAF-accredited ISO certification body headquartered in Frisco, Texas. We audit and certify Dallas–Fort Worth companies to ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 13485, ISO 42001 and six more standards, on site across the Metroplex or remotely where the rules allow. You get one written proposal after a free scoping review.
Who Actually Issues an ISO Certificate in Dallas?
An ISO certificate is issued by an accredited certification body after an independent audit, not by a consultant. Most firms you'll find searching for ISO certification in Dallas are consultants: they help you build the management system, then hand you to a certification body for the audit. Accredify Global is that certification body. We are accredited by UAF, an IAF MLA signatory, and our office is in Frisco, so Dallas–Fort Worth companies deal directly with the people who audit them and issue the certificate.
Because we certify, we don't consult. That rule protects the value of your certificate: buyers trust it because the auditor had no hand in writing the system. If you need help building your system first, use your own team or an independent consultant, then come to us for the audit.
If a customer contract names a specific accreditation body, send us the clause before you book and we will confirm whether our certificate meets it.
ISO Standards We Certify in Dallas–Fort Worth
Twelve standards in our UAF accreditation scope. Combine several in one integrated audit to save audit days.
| Standard | What it certifies | Who in DFW usually needs it |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | Quality management | Manufacturers, distributors, contractors and service firms answering supplier questionnaires |
| ISO 27001 | Information security | SaaS, fintech, IT services and data centers selling to enterprise or overseas buyers |
| ISO 14001 | Environmental management | Manufacturers, construction and energy firms with corporate sustainability buyers |
| ISO 45001 | Occupational health and safety | Construction, warehousing, logistics and industrial sites |
| ISO 13485 | Medical device quality | Device makers and contract manufacturers aligning with the FDA QMSR |
| ISO 42001 | AI management | Companies building or deploying AI, including under the Texas AI law |
| ISO 27701 | Privacy information management | Companies handling consumer data under the Texas privacy law |
| ISO 20000-1 | IT service management | Managed service providers and IT outsourcers |
| ISO 22000 | Food safety | Food and beverage producers, packers and distributors |
| ISO 22301 | Business continuity | Financial services, logistics and critical suppliers |
| ISO 37001 | Anti-bribery | Companies with government, international or high-risk contracts |
| ISO 50001 | Energy management | Energy-intensive plants and facilities |
Need SOC 2? SOC 2 reports come from licensed CPA firms, not ISO certification bodies. See our SOC 2 page for how it fits alongside ISO 27001.
Which Certificate DFW Buyers Ask For
The Metroplex mixes headquarters, plants, distribution hubs and tech companies. Each tends to get asked for something different.
| If you are | Customers usually want | Where to start |
|---|---|---|
| An aerospace or defense supplier | Quality and information security evidence from every tier | ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and NIST readiness |
| A manufacturer or machine shop | Quality, supplier control and safety | ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 |
| A logistics or distribution business | Safety, continuity and consistent service | ISO 45001, ISO 22301 and ISO 9001 |
| A SaaS, fintech or IT services company | SOC 2 at home, ISO 27001 for global deals | ISO 27001 for SaaS and ISO 20000-1 |
| A healthcare or health-tech firm | Protection of health information | ISO 27001 and HIPAA assessment |
| A medical device company | A quality system aligned with the FDA | ISO 13485 |
| A construction or energy contractor | Safety and environmental performance | ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 |
| A company using or selling AI | Responsible AI governance | ISO 42001 |
Texas and Federal Rules That Make Certification Worth It
No Texas law requires ISO certification. Customers, prime contractors and overseas buyers do. But several rules now affecting DFW companies are easier to meet with a certified management system in place.
Privacy and AI. The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act has applied since 1 July 2024 and is enforced by the Texas Attorney General. ISO 27701 gives you a privacy management system that supports it. The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act took effect on 1 January 2026, and ISO 42001 gives you a framework for governing AI.
Medical devices and quality. The FDA's Quality Management System Regulation took effect on 2 February 2026 and incorporates ISO 13485:2016 by reference. ISO 9001:2026 was published on 16 September 2026, and ISO 9001:2015 certificates must transition by 30 September 2029.
Sources: Texas Attorney General (TDPSA) · Texas AI law (Norton Rose Fulbright) · FDA QMSR · ISO 9001:2026 transition
On-Site and Remote Audits Across the Metroplex
Our office is in Frisco, in the north of the Metroplex. We audit sites across Dallas, Collin, Denton and Tarrant counties, and across the rest of Texas and the US.
Cities we serve
- Dallas, Irving, Addison and Carrollton
- Fort Worth, Arlington and Grand Prairie
- Frisco, Plano, McKinney and Allen
- Richardson, Garland and Mesquite
- Denton, Lewisville and Coppell
- Southlake, Grapevine and the rest of North Texas
On site or remote
- Document review and many interviews can be remote
- Plants, warehouses and labs are audited on site, with work running
- Multi-site companies can hold one certificate listing each site
- Read how remote ISO audits work
How ISO Certification Works for a DFW Company
Six steps from first call to certificate. Read our certification process guide for more.
Is a tender, a renewal or a big customer waiting on your certificate? Tell us the date in your scoping review.
Book a free scoping reviewISO Certification Cost in Dallas
There is no rate card. Your fee comes from the audit days your scope needs, set out per site and standard in a written proposal. Read our guide to ISO certification cost.
What raises it
- More employees in scope, including remote staff
- More sites, in DFW or elsewhere
- Regulated or high-risk processes
- Standards audited on separate visits
What lowers it
- Combining standards into one integrated audit
- Shared processes across all sites
- Evidence ready before Stage 1
- Internal audit and management review complete
What DFW Companies Ask Before They Book
Short answers for owners, quality managers and security leads.
| Question | Accredify Global's answer |
|---|---|
| Where are you based? | 10050 Coit Rd, #700, Frisco, TX 75035. |
| Who accredits you? | UAF, an IAF MLA signatory, for twelve standards you can check online. |
| Will you build our system? | No. We audit and certify only. |
| How do customers verify our certificate? | On our verification page. |
| Can you issue our SOC 2? | No. SOC 2 reports come from CPA firms. |
| How do you price? | Audit days, in a written proposal. |
FAQ: ISO Certification in Dallas–Fort Worth
Answers on accreditation, cost, timing, on-site audits and Texas law.
Where can I get ISO certification in Dallas?
From an accredited certification body. Accredify Global is a UAF-accredited ISO certification body headquartered at 10050 Coit Road in Frisco, Texas, and audits companies across Dallas–Fort Worth. Consultants can help you prepare, but only a certification body can audit you and issue the certificate.
Is Accredify Global an ISO consultant or a certification body?
A certification body. We audit management systems and issue accredited certificates. To stay impartial we do not consult or write your documentation, so your team or an independent consultant prepares the system before the audit.
Who accredits Accredify Global?
UAF, an IAF MLA signatory, for twelve standards including ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 13485 and ISO 42001. Anyone can check the scope in the UAF directory.
How much does ISO certification cost in Dallas?
There is no list price. The fee depends on the audit days your scope needs, which are driven by headcount, number of sites, risk and the standards included. You get the figure in a written proposal after a free scoping review. Combining standards in one integrated audit usually lowers the total.
How long does ISO certification take in Dallas–Fort Worth?
Companies with a working management system usually certify 6 to 12 weeks after the Stage 1 audit. A new system, more sites or more standards take longer. Tell us your deadline in the scoping review so the audit dates can be planned around it.
Do you audit on site in Dallas and Fort Worth?
Yes. Our office is in Frisco, and we audit sites across Dallas, Collin, Denton and Tarrant counties. Plants, warehouses and labs are audited on site with work running. Document review and many interviews can be done remotely where the rules allow.
Is ISO certification required by law in Texas?
No. Texas law does not require ISO certification. Customers, prime contractors, tenders and overseas buyers ask for it. Certified systems can help with rules such as the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act and the FDA's Quality Management System Regulation.
Which ISO certification does a Dallas tech company need?
Most SaaS, fintech and IT services companies are asked for information security evidence. US enterprise buyers often ask for a SOC 2 report from a CPA firm, while international buyers usually ask for ISO 27001. Managed service providers may also need ISO 20000-1, and AI companies ISO 42001.
Can one certificate cover several DFW sites?
Yes, if the sites run one management system under the same organization. The certificate lists each site, and surveillance audits sample sites each year.
How long is an ISO certificate valid?
Three years. A surveillance audit takes place every year, and a recertification audit in the third year renews the certificate.
What happens if the auditor finds nonconformities?
Major nonconformities must be corrected, with evidence, before the certificate can be issued. Minor nonconformities need an agreed corrective action plan, which is checked at the next audit.
How do customers verify a certificate from Accredify Global?
Every certificate can be checked on our certificate verification page, and our accreditation scope can be checked in the UAF directory.
Accredify Global, Frisco office
- 10050 Coit Rd, #700, Frisco, TX 75035
- Phone: +1-214-899-5643
- Email: info@accredifyglobal.com
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Before you call
- The standard your customer or contract asks for
- Your sites and headcount in scope
- The date the certificate is needed by
- Any certificate you already hold
Get Certified by the Body That Audits You, Right Here in DFW
Tell us the standard, your sites and your deadline. We'll confirm the scope, the audit days and the dates, and send one written proposal.
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