ACCB accepts applications for accreditation from Assessment Bodies (AB) around the world. The general steps that apply to ACCB accreditation are outlined.

ACCB accreditation is internationally recognised. This symbol of assurance offers you many direct benefits.

• Highlights your competence and credibility.
• Confirms you are independent and impartial.
• Gives you listed in international accreditation organisations
• Enables you to benchmark ongoing performance against relevant standards.
• Informs your clients you have met the highest level of assessment and professionalism in the industry.
• Flags your ability to meet mandatory regulatory requirements.
• Strengthens your ability to compete overall.

Without accreditation there is no certainty that goods and services can be depended upon. On the other hand, accreditation provides certainty in a world where standardisation and certification are an integral part of the global economy and it supports trade and commerce.

Enquiry and Application forms are publicly available documents which can either be download from www.accreditationboard.org Fill applicable forms along with required information and all the supporting documents should be submitted to ACCB. The first stage of the accreditation process is for an applicant AB to complete and return their application, including relevant documentation requested within the application form, along with payment. Application fees are non- refundable. Applicants will be acknowledged further information/clarifications will be requested if necessary.

An Application and supporting documents submitted by the Applicant body or AB will be reviewed in order to verify compliance in accordance with the relevant Standard by a competent Lead Assessor appointed by ACCB. Applicant body or AB shall take necessary corrective actions on the deficiencies indicated in the report within specified time period.

Pre-assessment is conducted by Lead assessor team in order to verify whether documented procedures are in place. ACCB selects an assessment team who undertake an on-site assessment at the applicant's offices. The assessment team also witnesses the applicant's team undertaking assessment activity at their client's premises. At the completion of the assessments the assessment team writes a report of their findings along with recommendations.

It is the final audit for the grant of accreditation. A team consisting of ACCB assessor and/ technical experts will conduct the initial assessment. If accreditation is not approved, the applicant is advised of the reasons for the decision. A further application may be considered at a later date. Once an applicant is accredited regular visits are made to the AB's offices to assess the AB's ongoing compliance with the accreditation criteria. ACCB also selects a sample of AB auditors and inspectors for witnessing activities. A complete reassessment takes place every three years.

Witness and Compliance Assessments serve to determine the competence of a AB to conduct conformity assessment activities for a defined Scope of Accreditation, b) determine the degree of the AB’s conformity with Accreditation Requirements and c) assess the effectiveness of the accredited certification system and its processes, including decision making. The main purpose is to provide assurance of the competence of the AB in their ability to perform certification services.

The Applicant body/AB shall submit objective evidence for corrective actions taken. This is applicable to all stages where corrective actions are involved including witness assessment also.

The assessment team will make a recommendation to Accreditation Approval Committee regarding Grant of accreditation.

If the Accreditation Approval Committee is satisfied with the recommendations of the assessment team, the applicant body/AB will be granted accreditation with the approval.