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Inspection Body Accreditation

Inspection organizations can access globally recognized accreditation programs from IACcG. A company’s IACG certification attests to its compliance with the international norm for inspection bodies and its legitimacy as an inspection authority.
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Inspection Body Accreditation

The inspection body accreditation program is designed with the objective to promote confidence in inspection by assuring the quality of inspection bodies and the inspections performed through compliance with ISO/IEC 17020. This accreditation process involves an assessment of the agencies competence for performing many different types of inspections and the consistency of their inspection activities. IACCG accredits agencies that perform inspections of materials, products, installations, processes, or services. Our program is recognized worldwide, as is evidenced by hundreds of IACG accredited inspection bodies in every corner of the world.

Accredited inspection bodies are required to operate under a quality management system and have processes and procedures in place for assuring the quality of the inspection activities performed. This includes requirements for assuring the competency of inspectors and assuring the validity of inspection methodology and techniques. Along with confirming the technical competence for specific inspections, IACG will ensure that your organization has the appropriate management system procedures in place, per ISO/IEC 17020, to maintain that competence.

Steps for Getting Accredited

  • Request a Quote
  • File Application
  • Prepare for Accreditation Assessment
  • Submit Documentation for Review
  • (Optional) Preliminary Assessment
  • Accreditation Assessment
  • Corrective Action (if applicable)
  • ANAB Accreditation Decision
  • Receive Accreditation Certificate

What are the different types of IACG accreditation schemes?

IACG offers a wide range of accreditation schemes for CBs, covering a variety of management systems, products, processes, and personnel. Some of the most popular IACG accreditation schemes include:

  • Management system certification: This includes standards such as ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environmental management), and ISO 45001 (health and safety management).
  • Product certification: This includes standards such as IEC 60335-1 (safety of household and similar electrical appliances), EN 71 (safety of toys), and IATF 16949 (automotive quality management systems).
  • Process certification: This includes standards such as ISO 3834 (welding), ISO 9001 (quality management), and ISO 14001 (environmental management).
  • Personnel certification: This includes standards such as ISO 17024 (conformity assessment – general requirements for bodies operating certification of persons) and ISO/IEC 17025 (general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories).

Standards for certification bodies

  • Accreditation aimed at achieving and promoting a globally accepted benchmark for organizations operating certification of persons.

ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems — Part 1: Requirements

  • Environmental Management Systems Certification (EMS) to ISO 14001
    ISO/IEC 17021-2:2016 – Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems — Part 2: Competence requirements for auditing and certification of environmental management systems
  • Quality Management Systems Certification (QMS) to ISO 9001
    ISO/IEC 17021-3:2017 – Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems — Part 3: Competence requirements for auditing and certification of quality management systems
  • * Event Sustainability Management Systems Certification (ESMS) to ISO 20121
    ISO/IEC TS 17021-4:2013 – Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems — Part 4: Competence requirements for auditing and certification of event sustainability management systems
  • Asset Management Systems Certification (AMS) to ISO 55001
    ISO/IEC TS 17021-5:2014 – Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems — Part 5: Competence requirements for auditing and certification of asset management systems
  • Business Continuity Management Systems Certification (BCM) to ISO 22301
    ISO/IEC TS 17021-6:2014 – Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems — Part 6: Competence requirements for auditing and certification of business continuity management systems
  • * Road Traffic Safety Management Systems (RTS) to ISO 39001
    ISO/IEC TS 17021-7:2014 – Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems — Part 7: Competence requirements for auditing and certification of road traffic safety management systems
  • * Sustainable Development in Communities Management Systems to ISO 37101
    ISO/IEC TS 17021-8:2019 – Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems — Part 8: Competence requirements for auditing and certification of management systems for sustainable development in communities
  • Anti-Bribery Management Systems Certification (ABMS) to ISO 37001
    ISO/IEC TS 17021-9:2016 – Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems — Part 9: Competence requirements for auditing and certification of anti-bribery management systems
  • Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Certification (OH&SMS) to BS OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001
    ISO/IEC TS 17021-10:2018 – Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems — Part 10: Competence requirements for auditing and certification of occupational health and safety management systems
  • * Facility Management (FM) Management Systems to ISO 41001
    ISO/IEC TS 17021-11:2018 – Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems — Part 11: Competence requirements for auditing and certification of facility management (FM) management systems
  • Collaborative Business Relationship Management Systems (CBRMS) to ISO 44001
    ISO/IEC TS 17021-12:2020 – Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems — Part 12: Competence requirements for auditing and certification of collaborative business relationship management systems
  • * Compliance Management Systems (CMS) to ISO 37301
    ISO/IEC TS 17021-13:2021 – Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems — Part 13: Competence requirements for auditing and certification of compliance management systems
  • * Management Systems for Records (MSR) to ISO 30301
    ISO/IEC TS 17021-14:2021 – Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems — Part 14: Competence requirements for auditing and certification of management systems for records
  • * Healthcare Quality Management Systems Certification (HCQMS) to ISO 7101 or EN 15224
    ISO/IEC TS 17021-15:2023 – Conformity assessment requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems – Part 15: Competence requirements for auditing and certification of management systems for quality in healthcare organisations
  • Food Safety Management Systems Certification (FSMS) to ISO 22000 and FAMI-QS
    ISO/TS 22003:2013 – Food safety management systems — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of food safety management systems
  • Information Security Management Systems Certification (ISMS) to ISO/IEC 27001
    ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024 – Information technology, cybersecurity and privacy protection — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of information security management systems

ISO/IEC 27006:2015 – Information technology — Security techniques — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of information security management systems

(A transition programme is currently underway to replace ISO/IEC 27006:2015 with ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024 by 31st July 2025 – For further details refer to UKAS Technical Bulletin ‘Transition arrangements for ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024’

  • Information Technology Service Management System Certification (ITSMS) to ISO/IEC 20000
    ISO/IEC 20000-6:2017 – Information technology — Service management — Part 6: Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of service management systems
  • Energy Management Systems Certification (EnMS) to ISO 50001
    ISO 50003:2021 (ISO 50003:2014) – Energy management systems — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of energy management systems
  • Nuclear Supply Chain Quality Management Systems Certification (NSC-QMS) to ISO 19443
    ISO/TS 23406:2024 – Nuclear sector — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of quality management systems for organizations supplying products and services important to nuclear safety (ITNS)
  • Management System for Quality of Private Security Company Operations to ANSI/ASIS PSC.1 and ISO 18788
  • Supply Chain Security Management Systems Certification (SCSMS) to ISO 28000
  • Medical Devices manufacturers – QMS Certification to ISO 13485
  • Fire Risk Management Systems Certification (FRMS) to BS 9997 (and PAS 7 – Withdrawn)
  • Competence Management System Certification – Energy and Utility Skills Group Competence Scheme

  • Accredited certification of Products, Processes and Services provides confidence that specified requirements are met.

 
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    F.A.Q.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    IACG (International Accreditation Consortium Group ) is an independent organization that works to improve the technical foundation for conformity assessments in order to foster trust in goods and services. We provide accreditation services for management system certification bodies, ensuring that they are competent to assess and certify organizations against internationally recognized standards. IACG accreditation is a valuable asset for management system certification bodies. It demonstrates to potential clients that your organization is competent, impartial, and operates in accordance with internationally recognized standards. IACG accreditation also gives you access to the WAB (Worldwide Accreditation Board), which means that your certificates are accepted by over 100 accreditation bodies worldwide.

    We accredit certification bodies (CBs) that assess organizations against relevant standards. This helps to ensure that organizations are meeting the highest standards in their industry.

    There are many benefits to IACG accreditation, including:

    • Increased customer confidence
    • Reduced risk
    • Enhanced reputation
    • Increased market access

    IACG offers a wide range of accreditation schemes for CBs, covering a variety of management systems, products, processes, and personnel. Some of the most popular IACG accreditation schemes include:

    • Management system certification (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
    • Product certification (e.g., IEC 60335-1, EN 71, IATF 16949)
    • Process certification (e.g., ISO 3834, ISO 9001, ISO 14001)
    • Personnel certification (e.g., ISO 17024, ISO/IEC 17025)

    To get accredited by IACG, your organization must first contact a CB that is accredited for the standard(s) that you want to be accredited against. The CB will then assess your organization against the relevant standard(s). If your organization meets all of the requirements, the CB will issue you with an accreditation certificate.

    The cost of IACG accreditation varies depending on the size and complexity of your organization, the number of standards you are seeking accreditation against, and the scope of your accreditation. However, we are committed to making accreditation affordable for all organizations, regardless of size or budget.

    If you have any other questions about IACG accreditation, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to answer your questions and provide you with more information.