ACCREDITATION
OF CERTIFICATION
BODIES
EUAC Provides Accreditation Services For Management System Certification Bodies (Mscbs) In Accordance With The ISO/IEC 17021 Standard This Demonstrates A Certification Body’s Competence To Audit And Certify Management Systems, Such As Quality, Environmental, And Occupational Health And Safety Management Systems.
About Service
The Accreditation Process Of Certification Bodies Ensures The Rigorous Assessment Of Their Technical Competence Across Various Fields, Including Management Systems And The Certification Of Products, Services, And Processes. This Accreditation Significantly Enhances Customer Confidence In The Quality Of Services These Bodies Provide. The European Accreditation Council Ensures Alignment With International Standards For Each Field. For Instance, Management Systems Are Accredited Based On Iso/Iec 17021-1:2015, Which Relates To The Requirements For Auditing And Certification Bodies Of Management Systems. Similarly, Products, Services, And Processes Are Certified In Accordance With Iso/Iec 17065, Which Specifies Requirements For Certification Bodies In These Areas. Furthermore, The Certification Of Individuals Is Carried Out Based On The International Standard Iso/Iec 17024, Which Outlines General Requirements For Certification Bodies Of Individuals.
Accreditation Areas
- Providing Certification For Management Systems In Accordance With Iso/Iec 17021-1:2015, Which Specifies The Requirements For Bodies Specialized In Auditing And Certifying Management Systems.
- Certifying Products, Services And Processes Based On Iso/Iec 17065, Which Specifies The Requirements For Certification Bodies For Products, Services And Processes.
- Certifying Individuals In Accordance With The International Standard Iso/Iec 17024, Which Specifies The General Requirements For Certification Bodies For Individuals.
Eligible Bodies For Accreditation
- Bodies That Issue Certification For Quality Management Systems In The Government And Private Sectors.
- Bodies That Provide Certification For Products, Services And Processes In Various Sectors.
- Bodies That Grant Certification For Individuals In The Government And Private Sectors.
Accreditation
Costs
Accreditation Costs Vary Depending On The Nature Of The Activities Provided By The Bodies, The Scope Of The Required Accreditation, And The Period Required To Implement The Assessment. Financial Details And Relevant Conditions Can Be Found In The Attached Documents.
Duration Of Implementation
Of Accreditation Services
Accreditation Services Are Provided According To Clear And Specific Procedures, Where The Timetables Required For These Services Are Specified In The Accreditation Procedures Manual.
Steps To Obtain The Service
Application
Application For Accreditation Is Submitted By The Conformity Assessment Body Via European Accreditation Council Website.
Review The Application
The European Accreditation Council Reviews The Application And The Submitted Documents To Ensure That All Requirements Are Complete.
Document Review
The European Accreditation Council Reviews And Evaluates The Documents Of The Conformity Assessment Body
Onsite Visit
The European Accreditation Council Visits The Premises Of The Conformity Assessment Body To Verify And Assess Its Competence
Decision Making
After Ensuring That The Requirements Are Met And That The Conformity Assessment Body Is Competent, The European Accreditation Council Takes The Decision To Grant Accreditation To It.