Accreditation Programmes
Choose the programme that matches the conformity assessment activity you perform.
Management System Certification Bodies
For bodies certifying quality, environment, safety, information security and other management systems.
Apply for this programme →Testing and Calibration Laboratories
For laboratories producing test and calibration results used in trade, regulation and research.
Apply for this programme →Medical Laboratories
For clinical laboratories providing examinations that support diagnosis and patient care.
Apply for this programme →Inspection Bodies
For bodies inspecting products, installations, processes and services.
Apply for this programme →Product Certification Bodies
For bodies certifying products, processes and services against specified requirements.
Apply for this programme →Personnel Certification Bodies
For bodies certifying the competence of individuals such as auditors and technicians.
Apply for this programme →Management system certification schemes
Certification bodies may apply for accreditation for one or more of these schemes under ISO/IEC 17021-1.
| Scheme | Standard | Additional requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Quality management | ISO 9001:2015 | ISO/IEC 17021-3 |
| Environmental management | ISO 14001:2015 | ISO/IEC TS 17021-2 |
| Occupational health and safety | ISO 45001:2018 | ISO/IEC TS 17021-10 |
| Information security | ISO/IEC 27001:2022 | ISO/IEC 27006-1 |
| Food safety | ISO 22000:2018 | ISO/TS 22003-1 |
| Business continuity | ISO 22301:2019 | ISO/IEC TS 17021-6 |
| Aerospace quality | AS9100D | IAQG 9104-001 |
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