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Demonstrate Technical Competence
Show clients, regulators, and other stakeholders that your organization has the qualified personnel, methods, equipment, and systems needed to perform its accredited activities.
Conformity Assessment Bodies
Accreditation for Conformity Assessment Bodies
AAA accredits organizations that perform conformity assessment activities, including testing, calibration, inspection, certification, medical laboratory services, and proficiency testing, in accordance with internationally recognized standards.
- Laboratories
- Inspection Bodies
- Certification Bodies
- Medical Laboratories
- Proficiency Testing Providers
- 59+Countries Served Worldwide
- 8Accreditation Programs
- MultipleInternational Standards
Speak with an Accreditation Advisor
Tell us about your organization and activities, and our team will help identify the most suitable accreditation program.
Conformity Assessment Programs
Choose Your Accreditation Program
Select the accreditation program that best matches your organization’s activities. Each program is based on a specific international standard and designed for a particular type of conformity assessment body.
ISO/IEC 17025
Testing Laboratories
For laboratories performing testing or sampling activities that require technically valid, reliable, and traceable results.
ISO/IEC 17025
Calibration Laboratories
For laboratories performing calibration activities to establish measurement accuracy, traceability, and confidence in results.
ISO/IEC 17020
Inspection Bodies
For organizations examining products, equipment, installations, processes, or services against specified requirements.
ISO/IEC 17021-1
Management Systems Certification Bodies
For bodies certifying management systems such as quality, environmental, information security, or occupational health and safety systems.
ISO/IEC 17024
Personnel Certification Bodies
For organizations certifying the competence of individuals against defined requirements or certification schemes.
ISO 15189
Medical Laboratories
For laboratories providing medical examination services that support diagnosis, screening, treatment, and patient care.
ISO/IEC 17065
Product Certification Bodies
For bodies certifying products, processes, or services, including applicable Halal certification programs.
ISO/IEC 17043
Proficiency Testing Providers
For organizations designing and operating proficiency testing schemes that help laboratories evaluate and improve their performance.
Benefits of Accreditation
Why Accreditation Matters
Accreditation provides independent recognition that your organization is competent to perform its conformity assessment activities consistently and impartially.
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Strengthen Confidence
Build greater trust in your inspection, testing, calibration, certification, medical laboratory, or proficiency testing services.
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Support Reliable Results
Demonstrate that your conformity assessment activities are performed consistently and that the results or decisions issued by your organization can be relied upon.
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Improve Market Access
Support participation in tenders, supply chains, regulated sectors, and markets where accredited conformity assessment services are required or preferred.
International Experience. Technical Expertise.
Why Choose AAA?
Organizations around the world choose AAA for its international experience, technical expertise, impartial accreditation process, and commitment to internationally recognized standards.
International Experience
Supporting conformity assessment bodies across multiple countries and technical sectors.
International Standards
Providing accreditation against internationally recognized conformity assessment standards.
Experienced Technical Assessors
Assessment teams are selected according to the applicable standard and requested technical scope.
Independent Accreditation Decisions
Accreditation decisions are made independently from the assessment process to support impartiality.
Clear & Efficient Process
A structured accreditation pathway with clear guidance from application through accreditation.
Responsive Support
Our team is available to answer questions and guide organizations throughout the accreditation journey.
- 59+Countries Served Worldwide
- 200+Accredited Organizations
- 287Assessors & Experts
- 8CAB Accreditation Programs
- 20,162Accredited Certificates
A Structured Accreditation Journey
How Accreditation Works
AAA follows a structured accreditation process designed to assess your organization against the applicable international standard and requested scope of accreditation.
- 1Step 1Select the Appropriate ProgramIdentify the accreditation program and international standard that match your organization’s conformity assessment activities.
- 2Step 2Submit Your ApplicationProvide the required information about your organization, activities, locations, and proposed scope of accreditation.
- 3Step 3Document ReviewAAA reviews the submitted documentation to confirm readiness and identify any areas requiring clarification before the assessment.
- 4Step 4Accreditation AssessmentQualified assessors evaluate your organization against the applicable accreditation requirements and technical scope.
- 5Step 5Address Assessment FindingsWhere findings are identified, your organization is given the opportunity to submit corrective actions and supporting evidence.
- 6Step 6Independent Accreditation DecisionThe assessment results are reviewed independently before a formal accreditation decision is made.
- 7Step 7Accreditation AwardedSuccessful organizations receive an accreditation certificate together with the approved scope of accreditation.
Real Accreditation Experiences
Hear From Our Accredited Organizations
Discover how AAA accreditation has supported certification bodies through technical expertise, professional collaboration, and stronger credibility.
The AAA team is very technically precise, with strong subject-matter expertise and great collaboration. I do not hesitate to endorse AAA to prospective customers.
Michael PetersCEO, Lazarus AllianceAAA Accredited Certification Body · United States
- Technical ExpertiseAssessment supported by knowledgeable subject-matter experts.
- Strong CollaborationA professional and collaborative accreditation experience.
- Greater CredibilityAccreditation reinforced confidence and supported future growth.
Another Accredited Organization’s Experience
We began the process seeking a reliable partner to accredit our services, and from start to finish, everything was handled with professionalism.
Christiano BarosCEO, KCertification · São Paulo, Brazil
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About CAB Accreditation
Find answers to common questions about conformity assessment body accreditation, eligibility, accreditation scope, and how to begin.
What is a conformity assessment body?
A conformity assessment body is an organization that performs activities such as testing, calibration, inspection, certification, medical laboratory services, or proficiency testing.
Which accreditation program applies to my organization?
The applicable program depends on your organization's activities. Each accreditation program is based on a specific international standard relevant to those activities.
Can an organization apply for more than one accreditation program?
Yes. Organizations that perform different conformity assessment activities may apply for multiple accreditation programs, provided they satisfy the applicable requirements for each requested scope.
How is the accreditation scope defined?
The scope identifies the specific activities, methods, products, services, sectors, or standards covered by the accreditation and is evaluated as part of the assessment.
Can organizations outside the United States apply?
Yes. AAA provides accreditation services to conformity assessment bodies in countries around the world.
How are assessors selected?
Assessment teams are selected according to the applicable accreditation standard, the organization's activities, and the requested technical scope.
How long does accreditation remain valid?
AAA accreditation is valid for three years, subject to continued compliance with AAA accreditation requirements and successful completion of any required surveillance or reassessment activities.
How are accreditation fees calculated?
Fees depend on the selected accreditation program, technical scope, number of locations, complexity of activities, and assessment requirements. A tailored quotation is provided after reviewing your application.
Where can I find the requirements and application documents?
The relevant requirements, application forms, and supporting documents are available on each individual accreditation program page.
How do I begin?
Select the accreditation program that best matches your organization's activities or contact the AAA team for guidance if you are unsure which accreditation standard applies.
Take the Next Step
Ready to Find the Right Accreditation Program?
Whether you already know the accreditation standard you need or would like guidance in selecting the most appropriate program, our team is here to help.
- International accreditation services
- Technical guidance
- Support from enquiry to application
Not sure which program is right for you? Our accreditation team will help identify the most suitable standard and accreditation pathway for your organization.