Risk has become a sharper instrument in today’s operating environment, increasingly visible, connected and unforgiving of complacency.
In that context, choosing the right risk management partner is not merely a procurement exercise, but a decision that influences confidence, continuity and credibility.
Whether you’re transferring a single certificate, consolidating multiple management systems, or moving a broader assurance programme to a new provider, the transition itself matters. Done well, it becomes a practical moment to simplify, integrate and strengthen how risk is managed across the organisation.
LRQA’s transfer capability is designed to help you do exactly that, through a clear process, experienced people and support that’s built around your objectives, not just your audit date.
Why the right partner matters
Risk management as a discipline evolves with new regulations, new market expectations and new stakeholder scrutiny. A certification body or assurance provider should do more than validate what exists; they should help you see what is coming and strengthen your readiness to respond.
That’s why the choice of partner matters: technical competence is essential, but so is judgement, sector understanding and the ability to deliver assurance that turns risk into opportunity.
A simple three-step transfer process
Transfers should be straightforward, controlled and low disruption. LRQA’s approach is built around three clear steps:
Step 1: Review and scope
We start by understanding what you have today and what you need next, by reviewing your current certification scope, audit history, timelines, locations and any risks or constraints. This is also where we identify opportunities: simplification, consolidation, or a broader assurance approach if your needs extend beyond certification.
Step 2: Transfer planning and agreement
We confirm the transfer route, align the audit programme and agree the plan, including any required reviews, site activity, or schedule changes. The emphasis is on clarity and control, so you know what will happen, when it will happen and what you need to provide.
Step 3: Transition and ongoing delivery
Once transferred, we move into delivery, maintaining certification continuity while building a working relationship that is responsive, proactive and focused on outcomes. The aim is not simply a successful handover, but a stronger long-term assurance partnership.
Transfer options to match your objectives
No two organisations transfer for the same reasons: some want continuity, others want consolidation, others need a partner who can take on a broader piece of work. LRQA supports all three.
Option 1: Transfer a certificate to LRQA
If you are new to LRQA and simply want to move a certificate from another certification body, we can support a direct transfer route designed to protect continuity and minimise disruption. It is a pragmatic choice when you want a trusted partner, clear communication and a controlled transition.
Option 2: Consolidate certificates to integrate management systems
Many organisations hold different ISO certifications with different certification bodies, for example ISO 9001 with LRQA and ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 elsewhere. That fragmentation often creates duplicated effort: multiple audit cycles, inconsistent findings and parallel systems that do not speak to one another.
Transferring all certificates to LRQA can create the conditions for integration. We can help align certification activity and support a more joined-up management system approach, which typically delivers tangible benefits:
- Fewer duplicated processes and audits
- A clearer view of risk across quality, environment and health and safety
- More consistent leadership oversight and governance
- Better use of internal resource and improved audit readiness
Integration is not about reducing rigour; it’s about reducing noise, so attention can be focused where risk truly sits.
Option 3: Transfer more than a certificate
Sometimes the transfer is not just about the certificate. It is about the programme behind it.
You may be working with a consultant on a responsible sourcing programme and need a partner to help implement and operationalise it. Or you may have a supplier audit programme run by another provider and want to move to LRQA because service quality, responsiveness or outcomes are not where they need to be.
In those cases, the scope is broader, but the goal remains the same: controlled transition, improved delivery and assurance you can trust. LRQA can support the transfer and ongoing management of programmes that extend beyond traditional certification, including supplier assurance and responsible sourcing activity.
What good looks like in practice
The right partner combines sector expertise with delivery discipline. That means knowing the standards, yes, but also understanding how your industry works, what your stakeholders expect and how to keep assurance practical, consistent and credible.
Make your next transfer a step forward
A transfer can be a simple administrative change. Or it can be a strategic moment to consolidate, integrate and strengthen how risk is managed across your organisation.
If you are considering moving a certificate to LRQA, consolidating multiple certifications, or transferring a wider assurance programme, we can help you make the transition controlled, clear and worthwhile.
Speak to LRQA about transferring your certification or assurance programme and choose a partner built for the risks you face now and the ones coming next.
Confidence needs the right partner – start with LRQA.
If your current provider feels like more work than support, it may be time to transfer. LRQA makes that move simple. We take on the effort, bring clarity to your system and give you the visibility and consistency you need across every site and supplier.
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