Certificate check
Is this ISO or CE certificate genuine? Check it before you accept the bid
Upload a bidder's ISO 13485, ISO 9001, CE or FDA document. We check the accreditation body, the issuer, the QR code, the dates, the scope and the file's own history, and explain every red flag in plain words. Writing to the issuer takes weeks; this takes a minute.
Check a certificate
The quick check reads the file in your browser; the file is not uploaded. A full report uploads it to a private folder so it can be attached to your report.
What we check
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| 10 documents | PKR 18,000 | PKR 1,800 | 18% |
| 25 documents | PKR 38,500 | PKR 1,540 | 30% |
| 50 documents | PKR 55,000 | PKR 1,100 | 50% |
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How an ISO certificate is meant to work
An ISO 13485 or ISO 9001 certificate is issued by a certification body after it audits the company. The certification body itself must be accredited by a national accreditation body, such as UKAS (UK), DAkkS (Germany), ANAB (USA), CNAS (China) or PNAC (Pakistan).
A certificate is internationally recognised only when that accreditation body signed the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA). IAF and ILAC merged into Global ACI on 1 January 2026; the final IAF list of signatories is dated 31 December 2025. A certificate "accredited" by any other body has no international standing, however official its logo looks.
Seven signs that need a closer look
1. The accreditation body is not an IAF MLA signatory. Private bodies with official-sounding names that are not on the list are the most common sign of a certificate that was bought rather than earned by a real audit.
2. The scope describes trading, not manufacture. A trader or general order supplier can hold ISO 9001 for its own office, but that says nothing about the quality of the devices it sells. For medical devices, ask for the manufacturer's ISO 13485 certificate.
3. The QR code or website opens a general search page, or a site that is not the certification body's own domain.
4. The dates do not add up: a one-year validity with a recertification date three years away, an expiry before the issue date, or a PDF created before the certificate was issued.
5. The file was made in a graphics program such as CorelDRAW, Photoshop or Canva. Certification bodies issue certificates from their own systems.
6. The standard is out of date: ISO 13485:2003 or :2012, or ISO 9001:2008.
7. The holder name does not match the bidder. A certificate covers the named company and site only.
CE certificates for medical devices
For most medical devices, the CE mark needs a certificate from an EU notified body. Every notified body has a 4-digit number (for example CE 0123) that you can look up on the EU list (NANDO). Since 28 May 2026 new certificates should also appear in EUDAMED.
Only the lowest-risk devices (Class I non-sterile, non-measuring) may carry a CE mark on the maker's own declaration of conformity. A "certificate of compliance" from a testing company is not a CE certificate. UK approved bodies issue UKCA certificates, which are not EU CE certificates.
FDA documents
The US FDA does not issue registration certificates to device makers. A paper titled "FDA certificate" is usually made by a private registration agent. Check the company on the FDA establishment registration database and the device on the 510(k) or PMA database.
What our report gives your committee
Each full report has a reference number, the file's fingerprint (SHA-256), every check with the reason, links to the official registers, and a ready-to-send email asking the issuer to confirm the certificate in writing. Print it and attach it to the evaluation file.
Questions
Can you tell me for certain that a certificate is fake?
No. Only the issuing body can confirm a certificate. Our report shows the facts that can be checked from the document and public registers, and explains each red flag. Your committee decides, and you can send the issuer the confirmation email included in the report.
Which documents can I check?
ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certificates, EU CE certificates (MDD, MDR, IVDR), and documents described as FDA certificates. Upload a PDF, JPG or PNG up to 10 MB.
Is the free quick check really free?
Yes. The quick check reads the document in your browser and shows the overall result, the accreditation or notified body result and the list of findings. The file is not uploaded. The full report with reasons, links, the issuer email and a printable reference costs PKR 2,200 per document, less in packs.
What happens to the files I upload for a full report?
They are stored in a private folder that cannot be opened from the web. Only you and MedInfoBase staff can see your reports.
What does "accredited by an IAF MLA signatory" mean?
It means the certification body was assessed by a national accreditation body that is part of the international recognition arrangement. Certificates from such bodies are accepted worldwide. Since 1 January 2026 the arrangement is run by Global ACI.
Is PNAC accreditation recognised?
For ISO 9001, yes: the Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) is an IAF MLA signatory for quality management systems. On the final IAF list (31 Dec 2025) its MLA scope did not include ISO 13485, so for a PNAC-accredited ISO 13485 certificate, check PNAC's current scope on its website.
Can a supplier use the manufacturer's ISO 13485 certificate?
It can submit it as evidence of the manufacturer's quality system, but the certificate must name the manufacturer of the offered product, not the supplier. Ask for the authorisation letter as well.
How do I pay for a pack?
Choose a pack and send the request. We email the payment details for bank transfer. Credits are added to your account within one working day and stay valid for 12 months.
A screening aid based on the document and public registers. It is not a decision on the bid and not a statement by any issuing or accreditation body. Only the issuing body can confirm a certificate.