American Global Standards (AGS) is an independent, third-party ISO certification, auditing, and training organization, operating internationally with its head office in the United States and a strong regional presence in Iraq.
Since 2012, AGS has been supporting organizations in Iraq and beyond by providing internationally recognized ISO certifications that help businesses meet regulatory requirements, qualify for tenders, and demonstrate compliance with globally accepted management system standards.
AGS operates as a certification body, not a consultancy. Our role is to independently audit organizations against ISO standards and make objective certification decisions based on evidence and conformity. We do not sell certificates. We issue certifications only after successful audits, conducted in accordance with international certification principles. Our work is guided by professionalism, technical competence, and strict impartiality.
As a third-party certification body, AGS is responsible for:
Conducting ISO certification audits
Evaluating compliance with applicable ISO standards
Making independent certification decisions
Issuing and maintaining ISO certificates
Performing surveillance and re-certification audits
All certification decisions are taken through a structured and impartial certification process to ensure credibility, transparency, and international acceptance.
Impartiality is the foundation of our certification activities. AGS maintains a clear separation between certification decisions and any supporting activities such as training or awareness programs. Our auditors and certification committees operate independently to ensure that every certificate issued reflects genuine conformity to the relevant ISO standard. This commitment protects the value of our certificates and the trust placed in them by regulators, clients, and international partners.
AGS operates within internationally recognized accreditation frameworks that ensure our certification processes meet global best practices. Accreditation confirms that:
Our audit processes are technically sound
Our auditors are qualified and competent
Our certification decisions are impartial and consistent
This enables organizations certified by AGS to use their ISO certificates confidently for government tenders, oil & gas projects, and international contracts.
Head Office: United States of America
Iraq Main Office: Basra, Iraq
With our local team in Iraq, we provide on-ground audit support across major cities including Basra, Baghdad, Erbil, Najaf, and Mosul. Our local presence allows us to:
Understand regional regulatory requirements
Support on-site audits efficiently
Communicate clearly with organizations operating in Iraq
At the same time, our international structure ensures alignment with global certification practices.
AGS has been active in Iraq for over a decade, working with organizations across multiple sectors, including:
Oil & Gas
Construction & Engineering
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Food & Beverage
Logistics & Security Services
Our experience in high-risk and regulated industries enables us to deliver certification services that meet both local expectations and international compliance requirements.
We support organizations through English and Arabic, ensuring clear communication throughout the certification process, from application to certification and ongoing surveillance audits.
AGS is committed to:
Delivering credible and internationally accepted ISO certifications
Maintaining independence and impartiality
Supporting organizations with structured, transparent certification processes
Upholding the integrity of ISO standards
Our goal is not volume, it is confidence, acceptance, and long-term compliance for every organization we certify.
