Quality Accreditation
Commission
Independent assessment and accreditation for management system certification bodies, testing and calibration laboratories, inspection bodies, personnel certification bodies and product certification bodies.
Our accreditation programs
Accreditation by activity
Management System Certification Body Accreditation Program
Assessment of the competence, impartiality, and operational consistency of bodies that audit and certify management systems.
Testing and Calibration Laboratories
Accreditation of laboratory testing and calibration activities across technical disciplines and measurement parameters.
Inspection Bodies
Accreditation of bodies that inspect products, processes, services, or installations.
Personnel Certification Bodies
Assessment of certification body competence and impartiality, personnel certification schemes, and examination integrity.
Product Certification Bodies
Accreditation of bodies that certify products, processes and services against specific standards.
The accreditation cycle
4 years
including annual surveillance
The accreditation process
From application to accreditation decision
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Application
Apply with your quality manual, procedures and supporting evidence of competence.
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Assessment
Assessors evaluate documentation, interview personnel and observe your conformity assessment activities.
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Independent committee decision
An independent committee considers the assessment findings and determines whether to grant accreditation.
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Surveillance
Annual surveillance evaluates continued conformity during the four-year accreditation cycle.
Why QAC
Technical competence and independent decisions
Operating to ISO/IEC 17011
Our accreditation approach follows the international standard for accreditation bodies, with competence, impartiality and evidence-based decision-making at its core.
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Distinct accreditation programs
Testing and calibration laboratories, inspection bodies, and management system, personnel and product certification bodies.
Technical assessment expertise
Qualified technical specialists with substantial experience in their industries.
Independent conformity assessment accreditation
Accreditation for conformity assessment bodies operating in North America and other regions.
Apply online
Complete a guided online application for accreditation.
Build your team’s technical knowledge.
Standards-focused training for assessors, auditors and quality managers across the ISO/IEC 17000 series.