IAS-accredited certification agencies demonstrate to the marketplace and to regulators that
their certification practices, including testing, inspection, product surveillance and product
labeling, have been properly evaluated and are under a program of continual monitoring by an
internationally recognized accreditation body. Testing and inspection are the mainstays of
product certification. IAS’s 30+ years of experience in accrediting competent laboratories and
inspection agencies guarantees you an experienced team of professionals to help guide you
through the accreditation process.
IAS accredits product certification agencies under ISO/IEC Guide 65, General Requirements for
Bodies Operating Product Certification Systems.
The criteria used to assess product certification agencies pursuing accreditation is IAS
Accreditation Criteria for Product Certification Agencies (AC370).