CERTINOX‑001:2026 codifies the metallurgical, surface‑treatment, and traceability requirements for stainless steel components used in hygienic processing, healthcare, and structural applications across Central America.
Defines requirements for material selection, transformation, surface treatment (pickling, passivation), and post‑fabrication verification of stainless steel components in dairy, healthcare, food processing, and structural applications.
First cohort 2026 — admissions open.
Every CERTINOX certification follows the same documented methodology, aligned with ISO/IEC 17065. No shortcuts, no preferential pathways, no exceptions.
Facility submits scope, materials handled, and process documentation. Optional 1‑page free pre‑assessment identifies major gaps before formal audit.
CERTINOX technical expert conducts on‑site audit covering material traceability, transformation processes, surface treatment (pickling, passivation), and post‑fabrication verification.
Findings reviewed against CERTINOX‑001:2026 by an independent decision committee. Non‑conformities are returned with corrective‑action timelines before approval.
Numbered, dated certificate issued and added to the public registry. Annual surveillance audit confirms continued conformance. Three‑year recertification cycle.
Metallurgical engineer with 27 years of professional practice in stainless steel transformation, surface treatment, and failure analysis. Recognized specialty in stainless steels and metal testing. Founder of Consultores Metalúrgicos and former founder/technical manager of Labomet (2010–2016), Costa Rica's first applied metallurgy testing laboratory of its kind.
Demonstrate to your buyers that your fabrication, surface treatment, and traceability meet the published standard. First cohort admissions are open now.
Download the procurement specification language, the published standard, and the technical scope summary for your RFPs and supplier qualification packages.
Describe your facility in voice or text — receive a structured gap report against the published standard. No commitment, no audit booked.