Accreditation is the official validation or recognition of an assessment body’s proficiency, ethics, trustworthiness and independence to take on certification assessment activities.
In an ever growing globalised marketplace, purchasers or Customers need peace of mind and self-confidence that a supplier can supply products and/or services that meet their specific requirements. Certification by a reputable third party can assist in providing this reassurance and confidence.
For certificates to be reputable and accepted worldwide, accreditation of third party certification bodies (although not always mandatory) is the strong preference of many suppliers.
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