Independent Accreditation for Conformity Assessment Bodies
The American Board of International Accreditation Services (ABOIAS) is an independent accreditation body providing accreditation services for conformity assessment bodies through documented accreditation requirements and structured assessment processes.
Our accreditation programs are designed to evaluate competence, impartiality, and the consistent implementation of applicable accreditation requirements across a range of accreditation schemes.
Impartiality
Objective and independent accreditation decision-making.
Technical Competence
Assessments by qualified personnel with relevant expertise.
Transparency
Documented requirements, procedures, and guidance.
Consistency
Established methodologies across accreditation programs.
Continual Improvement
Ongoing review of accreditation activities and effectiveness.
Building Confidence Through Accreditation
Accreditation provides confidence that conformity assessment activities are carried out in accordance with defined accreditation requirements and applicable standards.
ABOIAS provides accreditation services for certification bodies, inspection bodies, laboratories, and other conformity assessment bodies through documented procedures and structured assessments. Our approach emphasizes impartiality, consistency, technical competence, and transparency throughout the accreditation process.
We are committed to maintaining an accreditation framework that supports objective assessment and continual improvement while meeting the needs of applicants and accredited organizations.
Impartiality
Accreditation decisions are made through documented processes intended to support objective and independent decision-making.
Technical Competence
Assessments are conducted by qualified personnel with relevant technical expertise.
Transparency
Accreditation requirements, procedures, and guidance documents are available to applicants.
Consistency
Assessment activities follow established methodologies designed to promote consistent implementation across accreditation programs.
Accreditation programs for eligible conformity assessment bodies
ABOIAS offers accreditation services for eligible conformity assessment bodies in the following areas.
Certification Bodies
Accreditation for organizations providing management system certification services.
Inspection Bodies
Accreditation for organizations performing inspection activities across different sectors.
Testing Laboratories
Accreditation for laboratories performing testing activities.
Calibration Laboratories
Accreditation for laboratories providing calibration services.
Medical Laboratories
Accreditation for medical laboratories operating within the scope of applicable accreditation requirements.
Personnel Certification Bodies
Accreditation for organizations certifying the competence of individuals.
Product Certification Bodies
Accreditation for organizations certifying products, processes, or services.
Validation & Verification Bodies
Accreditation for organizations carrying out validation and verification activities.
A structured eight-stage process
ABOIAS follows a structured accreditation process.
Application Submission
Submit the completed application with the required supporting documents.
Application Review
Review of the application to determine eligibility and completeness.
Document Assessment
Evaluation of management system documentation and applicable records.
Assessment
Assessment of conformity against the applicable accreditation requirements.
Corrective Actions
Submission and review of corrective actions, where applicable.
Accreditation Decision
Independent review and accreditation decision.
Certificate Issuance
Issue of the accreditation certificate and scope of accreditation.
Surveillance
Periodic surveillance activities in accordance with accreditation requirements.
Verify an Accredited Organization
ABOIAS maintains a verification facility for organizations accredited by ABOIAS.
- Accreditation Number
- Organization Name
- Accreditation Scheme
Accreditation documents and information
- Application Forms
- Accreditation Criteria
- Policies & Procedures
- Fee Information
- Complaints & Appeals
- Frequently Asked Questions
Stay informed
Stay informed about announcements, technical updates, publications, and accreditation-related information issued by ABOIAS.
Information before you begin
Organizations performing conformity assessment activities within the scope of ABOIAS accreditation programs may apply, subject to the applicable eligibility requirements.
Applications may be submitted using the prescribed application form together with the required supporting documentation.
The verification facility allows users to search for organizations accredited by ABOIAS using the accreditation number or organization name.
Application forms, policies, and supporting documents are available in the Resources section.
If your organization is seeking accreditation, begin with a structured application and assessment process.
ABOIAS provides documented accreditation requirements and qualified assessment personnel to support applicants and accredited organizations.