What Is Accreditation?

Accreditation is a formal, independent verification that a program or institution meets established quality standards and is competent to carry out specific conformity assessment tasks. Conformity assessment tasks may include, but are not limited to, testing, inspection, or certification.

Accreditation has been used for over 50 years as the definitive means of evaluating organizations and is now utilized by all the world’s major economies and many developing economies.

International Accreditation Service.

The International Accreditation Service (IAS) is a leading global accreditation body that provides accreditation services to conformity assessment bodies (CABs) worldwide. IAS assesses and recognizes CABs that offer various services, including testing, inspection, certification, and calibration. By accrediting CABs, IAS ensures that they meet the highest international standards and provide reliable and accurate services to their clients. IAS's accreditation is widely recognized and accepted by governments, industries, and consumers around the world.

Accreditation body

Accreditation bodies are independent organizations responsible for assessing and certifying the competence of conformity assessment bodies (CABs), such as testing and inspection laboratories, certification bodies, and calibration services. They ensure that these CABs meet the highest international standards and are capable of providing reliable and accurate services. Accreditation bodies play a crucial role in promoting quality, safety, and consistency across various industries and sectors.