Iranian Petroleum Institute Certification Body, referred to herein as “IPICB“, was established by the Minister of Petroleum following the code of practice 20/2-103 dated 2017-5-23. It has begun to operate as an independent third-party entity in the certification of products/ services in the field of petroleum and related industries since 2017. The structure of IPICB is designed as a branch but completely independent from the Iranian Petroleum Institute in terms of administrative and financial affairs. All processes of IPICB are organized and implemented by trained personnel and qualified subcontractors according to the international requirements of certification bodies of products, services and processes following  ISO/ IEC 17065.

After that, it established the process of certifying management systems based on the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021 and persons based on the requirements of ISO/IEC 17024, and all processes of IPICB are organized and implemented by the trained personnel.

in this policy, IPICB grows its business through delivering consistent, flexible services satisfying our customers’ needs and as well as maximizing its potential in IPICB’s markets.
Management and personnel design and implement various certification schemes of the petroleum industry related products for the chain of suppliers with participation of the experts, while conforming to the appropriate professional principles and maintaining independence, confidentiality and impartiality towards all clients.
Management and personnel have made all necessary information available to the public to create a non-discriminatory environment and communicate effectively with the stakeholders. They have also undertaken to investigate complaints and appeals in a fair manner.
Management and personnel have undertaken to observe all requirements of the standards established in the IPICB as well as statutory and regulatory requirements of the Ministry of Petroleum and other relevant regulatory bodies. IPICB has set its main objectives considering the following:

• Assessment of manufacturers in the scopes of oil, petroleum and petrochemical;
• Enhancement of IPICB agility and improvement of service provision;
• Expansion and acquisition of international accreditation in certification area;
• Empowerment and professional development of personnel and subcontractors;
• maintaining customers confidence at highest level and increase customer satisfaction;
• Protection and development of the certification market.
• Continuous improvement

This policy has been approved by the Director of IPICB and appreciated by all its personnel. Moreover, all activities of IPICB are planned based on this policy. In order to achieve continuous improvement, this policy and realization of the related goals will be reviewed and monitored at the appropriate intervals, and the required resources to achieve these goals will be provided by the Director of IPICB.