ISO (www.iso.org) standardization requires organizations to implement a Quality Management System that calls for continuous advancement in training and production processes, assuring consumers that products and services are tested at an international level to maintain safety, quality, and reliability. Sterling's 9001:2000 certification is concerned primarily with quality management, with an emphasis on fulfilling customer quality requirements, maintaining regulatory compliance, and achieving continuous improvement of company performance in pursuit of excellence.

Sterling proudly displays the Cybertrust certification, awarded upon successfully achieving and maintaining compliance with Cybertrust’s essential practices. Regular reviews, assessments and inspections by Cybertrust ensure that recommended controls and safeguards are kept current to address changes in the threat landscape.

Sterling is HR-XML Certified and a leading member in the HR-XML Consortium. The HR-XML Certified logo signals a company is a technology leader and is ready to integrate flexibly with clients and partners. Sterling is among the first technology leaders to be awarded certification, including Peoplesoft, Oracle, and SAP.

The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) promotes ethical business practices, compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and awareness of issues related to consumer protection and privacy rights, within the background screening industry.

The Society for Human Resource Management is the global resource for HR information. We have access to everything, from article, data, research and white papers to a comprehensive network of HR Executives with a vast knowledge base. All HR professionals know and respect SHRM.

The Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association works--via education, training and the exchange of ideas--to establish, promote, and communicate the highest standards of quality, integrity and professionalism in the administration of workplace substance abuse prevention programs.

The Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association represents the drug and alcohol testing industry in Washington, DC, on key legislative and regulatory issues. The DATIA’s purpose is to expand drug and alcohol testing in the workplace, to provide members information, resources and benefits important to their operations, and to promote the highest possible industry standards.