About Hexa
An independent body for credible certification
Hexa Certifications Limited exists to give UK organisations certificates that buyers, regulators and insurers can rely on, backed by audits that are rigorous, fair and genuinely useful.
11
ISO standards certified
Quality to AI governance
4
UK nations covered
On-site audits nationwide
3-year
Certificate cycle
With annual surveillance
7
Certification services
Across 8 industry sectors
Our name
Six sides of an assured system
A hexagon is the strongest way to tile a surface: each cell supports its neighbours. Management systems work the same way. Context, leadership, planning, support, operation and evaluation hold each other up, and improvement comes from all six working together.
Our mark shows that structure, with one facet lit and a check that breaks the frame: independent confirmation that the whole system works.
How we work
Principles behind every audit
- Impartial by design
- We never consult on the systems we certify. Audit and certification decisions are separated, and conflicts of interest are recorded and managed by an impartiality committee.
- Auditors who know your sector
- Audit teams are selected for competence in your technical area, from construction and manufacturing to software, healthcare and food.
- Fixed, transparent quotations
- Audit days are calculated from the accreditation rules and shown in your quotation. The price for the full three-year cycle is agreed before you start.
- Reports you can act on
- Clear findings with objective evidence and plain-English explanations, so your team knows exactly what was seen, what was missing and why it matters.
What we do
Audit, decide, certify, and keep checking
We provide third-party certification across 11 management system standards and audit organisations in 77+ UK towns and cities.
- Initial certification through Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits
- Annual surveillance and three-yearly recertification
- Transfers of existing certificates and integrated multi-standard audits
- Optional pre-assessments and public, non-client-specific training
Governance
Safeguards you can check
Certificate verification
Check a Hexa certificate
Need to know whether a supplier's certificate is current? Customers, buyers and other interested parties can ask us to confirm the details held in our records.
We confirm the organisation name, certificate number, ISO standard, certified scope, status, and issue and expiry dates.
FAQs
About Hexa: questions
Who is Hexa Certifications?
Hexa Certifications Limited is a UK company providing independent, third-party certification of management systems against international standards. We audit organisations of every size, from single-site businesses to multi-site groups, across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What is the difference between a certification body and a consultant?
A consultant helps you design and implement your management system. A certification body independently audits that system and decides whether to certify it. The two roles must stay separate, which is why Hexa never provides consultancy to the organisations it certifies.
Which standard governs how Hexa operates?
Our certification activities are designed to follow ISO/IEC 17021-1, the international standard setting requirements for bodies that audit and certify management systems, together with the sector-specific parts and IAF mandatory documents that apply to each scheme.
How are your auditors selected?
Auditors are assessed for knowledge of the standard, audit skills and technical competence in the sectors they audit. Their performance is monitored through witnessed audits, report reviews and client feedback, and they declare any conflicts of interest before each assignment.
Who makes the certification decision?
The decision is made by a qualified reviewer who did not take part in the audit. They review the audit report, evidence and corrective actions before deciding to grant, maintain, renew, suspend or withdraw certification.
Do you work with organisations of every size?
Yes. Audit duration is scaled to your size and complexity, so a ten-person firm and a large multi-site group both receive an audit that is proportionate and fair. We explain the calculation in every quotation.
How do you protect confidential information?
Everything we learn during an audit is treated as confidential. Auditors and staff sign confidentiality agreements, records are held securely, and information is only disclosed with your consent or where the law requires it.
How can I give feedback about Hexa?
We welcome feedback at any time. After each audit we invite comments on the audit team and process, and you can contact us directly. Formal complaints and appeals follow our published process.
Start your certification
Get a fixed, three-year certification quote
Tell us about your organisation and the standards you need. We will confirm audit days, scope and dates in writing, with no obligation.
