Benefits of Accredition
- AB-CB accreditation ensures the competence of CAB in performing conformity assessment activities that increase confidence of client organisations by using internationally-recognized policies and procedures on a regular basis. Using accreditation process relies on a uniform approach to determining certification body competence. Auditors of AB-CB conduct a thorough evaluation of the CAB’s management, procedures & competency of personnel. CAB’s are evaluated against specific international standards that are used throughout the world. This is the practice that has been accepted and implemented across many borders.
- Accredited CAB’s are regularly examined to ensure that they maintain high standards of technical expertise such as
A) ISO/IEC 17021 “Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems”
B) ISO/IEC 17024 “Conformity assessment – General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons ”
C) ISO/IEC Guide 65“General requirements for bodies operating product certification systems”
- AB-CB Accreditation defines that CAB’s have the competence to comply with best assessment services. It is the internationally accepted practice that is used to develop and sustain high standards of performance. AB-CB accreditation delivers a number of important benefits to conformity assessment bodies that enhance confidence in conformity assessment. AB-CB accepts applications for accreditation from CAB’s around the world. This reduces costs and eases exports and imports as it reduces or eliminates the need for re-certification in another country.
