Certification Bodies

A certification body must be fully conversant and comply with the relevant standards and criteria to be accredited. Accreditation is an endorsement of a certification body's independence, integrity and technical competence. Most importantly, accreditation provides a certification body with a trust mark and confidence to offer its services nationally and globally. Certification bodies must meet international… More

A certification body must be fully conversant and comply with the relevant standards and criteria to be accredited. Accreditation is an endorsement of a certification body's independence, integrity and technical competence. Most importantly, accreditation provides a certification body with a trust mark and confidence to offer its services nationally and globally. Certification bodies must meet international standards, such as ISO/IEC 17021, Conformity Assessment - Requirements for Bodies Providing Audit and Certification of Management Systems and the applicable IAF Mandatory documents, and/or ISO/IEC 17065, General Requirements for Bodies Operating Product Certification Systems along with the corresponding IAF Guidance documents. Certification by accredited certification bodies increases confidence and provides international recognition to companies which are successfully audited and certified. Less