8 Reasons to Choose FLOCERT as Your EDGE Certification Body

1. A trusted EDGE Certification body since day one

FLOCERT has been an official EDGE Certification Body since EDGE’s founding in 2014. Since then, we have conducted approximately 500 EDGE audits across diverse sectors and regions. Our auditors bring more than a decade of overall auditing experience, making sure your assessment is carried out professionally, consistently, and with a deep understanding of certification requirements. In fact, our practical insights and extensive field experience have contributed to the development of the EDGE Certified Foundation’s global auditing approach, demonstrating the trust placed in our expertise.

2. Proven excellence in service and customer experience

FLOCERT delivers outstanding performance against EDGE Certified Foundation’s key performance indicators, particularly in audit timelines and customer satisfaction. Whether you’re pursuing EDGE Certification or EDGE Pay Equity & Transparency certification for the first time or preparing for recertification, our team helps ensure an efficient and professional process.

3. More than 20 years of social, environmental, and economic assurance expertise

Since 2003, FLOCERT has been the certification body for Fairtrade, assessing organisations against rigorous social, economic, and environmental standards. This experience gives us a unique perspective on responsible business practices and a proven ability to deliver reliable and independent certification services at scale.

4. Credibility you can trust

When choosing an EDGE Certification body, credibility matters.

FLOCERT’s commitment to quality and impartiality is reinforced through the ISO 17065 accreditation of our Fairtrade Certification services. While this accreditation applies specifically to Fairtrade Certification, the rigorous systems, methodologies, and quality assurance practices it requires shape the way we deliver all our certification and verification services. Our robust certification systems, auditor training, and quality management processes help ensure a consistent and trustworthy certification experience.

5. Global reach with local expertise

With offices in Germany, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, India, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States, FLOCERT combines global presence with local knowledge, supporting customers in more than 120 countries.

Our local auditors have an understanding of regional business practices, legal frameworks, and cultural contexts, while also bringing specialised EDGE expertise. This means you benefit from auditors who understand the certification requirements while remaining sensitive to local realities.

6. Experience across a wide range of industries

Our EDGE auditing experience spans numerous sectors, including:

• Banking and financial services
• Communications and media
• Consulting and professional services
• Technology
• Food and ingredients
• Cosmetics and personal care
• Manufacturing
• Consumer goods

This diversity allows us to understand industry-specific challenges and provide a certification experience tailored to your business environment.

7. A workplace that reflects the values we assess

For us, equity and fairness aren’t simply topics we assess. They are principles that guide our own organisation. As a verified People and Planet First organisation, we place social and environmental impact at the centre of our business model.

And as an employer, FLOCERT was recognised among Great Place to Work®’s Best Workplaces in North Rhine-Westphalia 2024, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive workplace culture.

Our high employee retention, including colleagues who have been with us for more than 20 years and many who choose to return after exploring other opportunities, speaks to the authenticity of our values. We strive to embody the same principles of equity, inclusion, and responsible business that our customers seek to demonstrate through EDGE Certification.

8. Dedicated support throughout your certification journey

At FLOCERT, you work with a dedicated local auditor who serves as your primary point of contact throughout the process. Behind the scenes, your auditor collaborates closely with the rest of the auditor team and FLOCERT’s central EDGE Certification team to ensure consistency, efficiency, and expert guidance.

The result is a seamless certification experience with clear communication, responsive support, and timely delivery every step of the way.