Accreditation is the process of providing recognition to an organization for its competence in performing specific tasks. It involves the assessment of technical competence of organizations in providing conformity assessment service(s). Conformity assessment services include testing, certification (management systems/ product/ personnel) and inspection.
Accreditation also applies to calibration laboratories, proficiency testing and production of certified reference materials.
Accreditation also applies to calibration laboratories, proficiency testing and production of certified reference materials.