The IACAAB Center of Documents provides the current information applicants, accredited organizations, regulators and users of accredited results need to understand accreditation requirements and services.
Accreditation guidance
Use these pages to learn how accreditation works and how to prepare an application.
- Accreditation Process – the stages from application review through assessment and decision.
- How to get accreditation – a practical preparation guide for applicants.
- General Accreditation Criteria – common expectations for competence, impartiality and reliable records.
- Accreditation Policy – IACAAB principles for consistent and impartial accreditation.
Accreditation schemes and scope
Review the relevant scheme before defining your requested scope. IACAAB provides information for testing, calibration, inspection, medical laboratory, product certification and certification body activities.
- Identify the applicable standard and technical field.
- Define locations, methods, products or services to be included.
- Confirm that personnel, facilities, equipment and records support the requested scope.
Controlled information
Applicants and accredited organizations should use the latest published version of each document. When a requirement or form is unclear, contact IACAAB before relying on an outdated copy or submitting an application.
Support
For document requests, application guidance or clarification of an accreditation requirement, contact accreditation@iacaab.org or info@iacaab.org.
Document library
Review these controlled information pages before applying for accreditation or using an accreditation claim.