Management System Certification Bodies

EAF accredits management system certification bodies on the basis of the ISO/IEC 17021 standard. This accreditation demonstrates to the marketplace, stakeholders and regulators that the bodies have met the EAF accreditation requirements and are periodically monitored for compliance.

EAF accredits certification bodies to ISO/IEC Standard 17021 which specifies requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems.

EAF accreditation demonstrates that an organization has met the international standard for management systems certification bodies and is qualified to audit and certify management systems.

EAF accreditation of management system certification bodies provides these advantages:

• Demonstrates compliance with ISO/IEC 17021
• Provides the credentials that ensure certification marks will have acceptance in the marketplace and by governmental agencies that regulate service or product acceptance
• EAF accreditation is accepted by regulators and the marketplace
• Assurance of competence and best practices
• Reduce duplication of audits by other third-party providers