Understand an accreditation claim.

An accreditation is interpreted through the activities expressly covered, their conditions and the status published by the responsible source. An organisation’s name or logo does not extend that scope.

Certification bodies, laboratories, inspection and verification activities have distinct purposes. Identify the actual work and conditions before comparing a claim with your needs.

Purchasers, tenders and authorities may require specific recognition. Compare those requirements with the documented scope and recognition of the responsible organisation.

These pages provide technical guidance on accreditation. They are not an offer of IAC accreditation services. Describe the activity and intended use if you need clarification about a reference.