APCER does not provide, under any circumstances, consultancy services related to certification schemes, whether concerning management systems, products, processes, or services.

The consultancy services offered by APCER are exclusively focused on sustainability and are conducted in full compliance with the requirements of the ISO/IEC 17021-1, ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17029, and ISO 14065 standards.

To ensure that impartiality is not compromised in its conformity assessment activities, APCER has implemented strict controls to eliminate or minimize any threats arising from consultancy activities.

The consultancy and certification activities carried out by APCER are completely independent, ensuring integrity and full compliance with accreditation standards.

Additionally, APCER is committed to evaluating and identifying any potential situations of conflict between services and, if any exist, to inform the reason for non-acceptance, ensuring full transparency.