Established 1995 · 30 years of independent accreditation

Independent, international, standards-based accreditation for conformity assessment bodies.

ASCB operates as an independent, standards-based accreditation body, accrediting certification, inspection, testing and training providers worldwide against the relevant ISO/IEC and ASCB standards.

ASCB at a glance

USD 250B+

Combined Turnover

Organizations certified by ASCB-accredited bodies have a combined annual turnover of more than USD 250 billion.

1M+

Global Workforce

Organizations certified by ASCB-accredited bodies employ a workforce of more than one million people.

230+

Accredited Bodies

Since 1995, more than 230 conformity assessment bodies have achieved accreditation through the ASCB framework.

140+

Countries Reached

Organizations holding ASCB-accredited certification operate across more than 140 countries, based on IRQAO registrant data.

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Accreditation against ISO/IEC standards

Accreditation for Certification Bodies, Laboratories, and Inspection Bodies.

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Training Accreditation

Accreditation for training providers and training courses under ASCB’s own published standards

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CAB Resources

Restricted portal for ASCB-accredited bodies to access tools and documentation.

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Procurement & Compliance

Guidance for procurement teams and specifiers verifying accredited certification.

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A curated library covering accreditation versus certification, scope and competence, governance safeguards, and procurement-specific guidance for verifying accredited certification.

Global Reach

Certified organizations in 140+ countries.

Organizations holding ASCB-accredited certification operate across more than 140 countries, reflecting the international footprint of CABs accredited under the ASCB framework.

Countries reached 140+

International Register

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Certificates from ASCB-accredited bodies are recorded on the IRQAO register. Validate a certified organization or individual training record, with unrestricted global access for due diligence.

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24 October 2026

ASCB launches its new website and public Resource Center

The redesigned ASCB website is live, with a public Resource Center covering the standards ASCB accredits against, guidance on applying, and buyer and procurement guidance.

21 October 2026

ASCB training accreditation: Levels are now Types

The tiers of TP:2025 and TC:2025 are now Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3. The requirements are unchanged, and existing accreditations are unaffected.

7 October 2026

Eight things people get wrong about accreditation

The eight misunderstandings that come up most often about what an accredited certificate does and does not mean.