Accreditation

GAB ACCREDITATION PROCESS & TIME FRAME

Global Akkreditering Board (GAB) Accreditation Services Are Intended For:

Conformity Assessment Bodies that provide Certification and Inspection services such as Management System Certification Bodies, Inspection Bodies and Laboratory.

GAB Accreditation Assessment Process:

The accreditation assessment process deployed by GAB shall accommodate the organizations of all sizes and carrying out wide range of activities. GAB accreditation services are accessible to all applicants whose requests for accreditation fall within the activities and the limitations as defined within GAB’s polices and rules. Similarly, organizations accredited by GAB do not have any geographic restrictions and can offer their GAB accredited services internationally.

How To Apply for Accreditation:

The accreditation process starts with the filing of the duly completed application for accreditation and is followed by an adequacy assessment and onsite assessment. The process is concluded with the decision on accreditation. The post accreditation process commences thereafter.

The applicant should read and understand GAB’s Accreditation Scheme Manual especially the Requirements for Granting and Maintaining Accreditation and the Current Fee Structure before submitting the application in the prescribed format. Please refer GAB’s Manuals & Documents posted on the website www.global-akkreditering.us or please get in touch with the GAB secretariat. The process chart given below is for indicative purpose only. It is expected that the applicant organizations have a specific & assured plan of action for obtaining the GAB accreditation and nominate a senior & accountable person to co-ordinate all activities related to the accreditation process.

GAB accreditation is granted to organizations who have demonstrated that they fully meet the requirements of relevant national and international standards. Details of applicable standards can be obtained from ISO or National Standardization Body.

GAB does not provide consultancy, advisory or internal audit services for obtaining GAB accreditation nor does it have any policy to recommend or approve any consultant involved in such activities.

Costs of accreditation

We would be pleased to provide you with a customized and non-binding cost estimate. Please feel free to contact the relevant person in charge of the specialist unit or your client support representative or accreditation@global-akkreditering.com.

Validity Of Accreditations

Accreditations are generally valid for a period of three years, but must be monitored by GAB on a regular basis.