Accreditation

How ASCB accreditation works What ASCB assesses when it accredits a conformity assessment body, why, and how that fits alongside the conformity assessment decisions the body already makes. Guidance Bespoke standards development Where no published standard exists for an activity, ASCB can develop a bespoke accreditation scheme for the purpose. Guidance The value of ASCB accreditation What sits behind an accredited certificate, what ASCB assesses and against which standards, and how the checks behind a certificate can be verified. Guidance

Application guide for new applicants A step-by-step guide to applying for ASCB accreditation, from readiness and the application itself through the Stage 1 document review and Stage 2 operational assessment to the accreditation decision, nonconformities, and what follows after accreditation. Guidance Re-accreditation guide How the four-year accreditation cycle works, what re-accreditation assesses, and when to start preparing, for conformity assessment bodies of every type. Guidance Your ongoing obligations The standing obligations an accredited conformity assessment body carries between assessments, what triggers each, and the timeline for meeting it. Guidance Extending your scope When and how a conformity assessment body applies to add a new scheme, activity, sector or geography to its accredited scope. Guidance