ACCREDITATION (lat. “accredo” – to trust) – in general, this is the process, as a result of which the official confirmation of the quality of services provided to the relevant requirements is obtained. Accreditation is most common in the provision of professional services, for the assessment of the quality of which the consumer, as a rule, does not have sufficient competence. In terms of conformity assessment, accreditation applies to testing, calibration and verification laboratories, certification bodies and inspection bodies, generally referred to as conformity assessment bodies.

Accreditation is an important tool for decision-making and risk management. Organizations can save time and money by selecting an accredited and therefore competent service provider. Accurate measurements and tests performed by the subjects of accreditation in accordance with the requirements of international standards reduce the possibility of product defects. Through a system of international agreements accreditation reduces the cost of business in exporting their products abroad by reducing or eliminating the need for re-testing in another country. The use of services of subjects of accreditation for conformity assessment will help to demonstrate the quality and, accordingly, the competitiveness of products (services).

Accreditation is a mechanism recognized in the world practice to ensure public confidence in the quality and safety of products and services. Accreditation is an effective tool to support the work of regulators by transferring competence assessment functions to the accreditation body.

Accreditation is proof of the competence of the organization to carry out conformity assessment activities in a particular area. Accreditation gives the results of conformity assessment legal force, as it is carried out on a legislative basis. Through a system of international agreements, accredited bodies acquire an international form of recognition that facilitates the acceptance of their data abroad. The accreditation process imposes discipline, which is a tool of good governance. In addition, accreditation eliminates many of the hidden costs associated with obtaining a reliable reputation in the market and maintaining this reputation on a continuous basis.

Accreditation is proof of the competence of the organization to carry out conformity assessment activities in a particular area. Accreditation gives the results of conformity assessment legal force, as it is carried out on a legislative basis. Through a system of international agreements, accredited bodies acquire an international form of recognition that facilitates the acceptance of their data abroad. The accreditation process imposes discipline, which is a tool of good governance. In addition, accreditation eliminates many of the hidden costs associated with obtaining a reliable reputation in the market and maintaining this reputation on a continuous basis.

Accreditation is a mechanism recognized in the world practice to ensure public confidence in the quality and safety of products and services.

Accreditation provides consumers with a guarantee of appropriate quality of services to confirm the conformity of products, services and accuracy of measurements.

Accreditation is an effective tool to support the work of regulators by transferring competence assessment functions to the accreditation body.