Confidence in every certificate, test and inspection.
ISA independently assesses certification bodies, laboratories and inspection bodies against international standards, so that the results they issue can be trusted by clients, regulators and markets.
Accreditation programmes
Each programme assesses competence, impartiality and consistent operation against the relevant international standard.
Management System Certification Bodies
For bodies certifying quality, environment, safety, information security and other management systems.
Apply for this programme →Testing and Calibration Laboratories
For laboratories producing test and calibration results used in trade, regulation and research.
Apply for this programme →Medical Laboratories
For clinical laboratories providing examinations that support diagnosis and patient care.
Apply for this programme →Inspection Bodies
For bodies inspecting products, installations, processes and services.
Apply for this programme →Product Certification Bodies
For bodies certifying products, processes and services against specified requirements.
Apply for this programme →Personnel Certification Bodies
For bodies certifying the competence of individuals such as auditors and technicians.
Apply for this programme →From application to accreditation
- ApplySubmit the application, scope and required documents.
- AssessDocument review, then an on-site assessment by a qualified team.
- DecideAn independent decision maker reviews the report and closed findings.
- MaintainAnnual surveillance, with full reassessment in the fourth year.
Impartial, competent, transparent
ISA does not provide consultancy, and it does not certify organizations itself. Accreditation decisions are made by people who were not involved in the assessment. Our impartiality policy, complaints and appeals process and accreditation rules are public.
Ready to become accredited?
Tell us your scope and we will send you a quotation and the application pack.