ISO/IEC 17065 Accreditation for Product Certification Agencies
Product certification demonstrates that a product, process, or service meets the specified requirements of internationally recognized schemes. The accreditation requirements for certifying bodies are outlined in ISO/IEC 17065, which pertains to conformity assessment.
Various entities, such as industry associations, regulatory authorities, and conformity assessment bodies, can serve as owners of product certification schemes. These owners have the option to apply to the IAAC for the establishment of either public or private certification schemes.
IAAC Accreditation for Product Certification Agencies-
- Demonstrates compliance with ISO/IEC Standard 17065.
- IAAC accreditation is accepted by regulators and the marketplace across domestic and international borders.
- Provides product manufacturers with verification that their products are tested, inspected, and certified to be safe and meet industry standards.
- IAAC offers prompt, personal service, including rapid scheduling of assessments to meet the needs of agencies