Accreditation of certification bodies, laboratories and inspection bodies
Accreditation
We accredit certification bodies, testing laboratories and inspection bodies against international ISO/IEC standards.
Accreditation schemes
Each scheme has its own standard, assessment criteria and way of defining scope.
Accreditation of bodies that audit and certify management systems to ISO standards.
What we assess
Accreditation of laboratories that demonstrate the competence to perform tests and produce valid results.
What we assess
Accreditation of bodies that inspect products, processes, installations and plants and assess their conformity.
What we assess
The chain of trust
Accreditation sits at the top of the chain of trust: it confirms the competence of those who certify, test and inspect.
Assesses and accredits conformity assessment bodies.
Certification bodies, testing laboratories and inspection bodies.
Receive certificates, test reports and inspection findings the market can trust.
Normative basis
Our accreditation process is based on the requirements for accreditation bodies, and each assessment on the standard of the scheme.
ISO/IEC 17011
Requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies.
Learn moreISO/IEC 17021-1
Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems.
ISO/IEC 17025
General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
ISO/IEC 17020
Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection.
Next step
Based on the scheme, scope and sites, we will prepare application guidance, an assessment plan and a quote.