Accreditation for ISO/IEC 17021 – Management System Certification Bodies
Why Choose GSAC Accreditation for ISO/IEC 17021?
International Recognition
GSAC accreditation is recognized globally, facilitating acceptance of management system certificates in international markets.
Enhanced Credibility
Accreditation demonstrates a certification body's commitment to quality and competence, enhancing its credibility and reputation.
Compliance
Accreditation ensures that a certification body complies with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021, providing assurance of the validity of management system certificates.
Competitive Advantage
Accreditation distinguishes a certification body from non- accredited competitors, opening up new business opportunities.
Continuous Improvement
Accreditation encourages certification bodies to continually improve their auditing and certification processes, leading to better performance and customer satisfaction.
Ensuring Quality and Excellence
Accreditation is a rigorous process that organizations undergo to demonstrate their adherence to specific standards and requirements set by recognized accreditation bodies, such as the Global Standards and Accreditation Council (GSAC). This process plays a crucial role in ensuring quality, consistency, and reliability across various industries and sectors. Let's take a closer look at the accreditation process and its key components:
Our Accreditation Process
Application
Certification bodies apply for accreditation, providing information about their scope of certification and quality management system.
Assessment
GSAC assesses the certification body's competence, impartiality, and compliance with ISO/IEC 17021 through on-site audits and document reviews.
Decision
Based on the assessment, GSAC makes a decision regarding accreditation.
Monitoring
Accredited certification bodies are monitored regularly to ensure they continue to meet accreditation requirements.
Accreditation Benefits
Accreditation offers numerous benefits to organizations, including
Global Acceptance
GSAC accreditation is recognized worldwide, facilitating acceptance of management system certificates in international markets.
Enhanced Credibility
Accreditation enhances a certification body's credibility and reputation, leading to increased trust from clients and stakeholders.
Improved Performance
Accreditation encourages certification bodies to improve their auditing and certification processes, leading to better overall performance.
Regulatory Compliance
Accreditation ensures that a certification body complies with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021, providing assurance to regulators and clients.
Join GSAC Today
Join GSAC and demonstrate your certification body’s commitment to excellence, competence, and impartiality in auditing and certifying management systems. Contact us to learn more about our accreditation process and how it can benefit your certification body.