About Accreditation
Accreditation gives labs, certification, and inspection bodies credible third-party recognition. Find out how it ensures their competency and compliance with global standards.
Last updated 3 August 2026
What is Accreditation?
Accreditation enhances the credibility of laboratory tests, inspection, certification reports and certificates by providing reliable third party assurance that these services are conducted professionally and meet globally-recognised standards. Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) – such as testing and calibration laboratories, as well as certification and inspection bodies – are benchmarked against international standards. This ensures the competency, impartiality and performance capability of their services.