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WAFL accreditation activities
WAFL provides accreditations to conformity assessment bodies (CAB). These bodies consist of laboratories, certification and inspection bodies, providers of proficiency tests and reference material producers.
A CAB may be accredited by WAFL if it meets the requirements of the corresponding international standards.
| Laboratories | Testing and Calibration Laboratories ISO/IEC 17025 |
|---|---|
| Medical Laboratories ISO 15189 | |
| Inspection Bodies | ISO/IEC 17020 |
| Certification Bodies | for Person ISO/IEC 17024 |
| for Management Systems ISO/IEC 17021 | |
| for Products ISO/IEC 17065 (or EN 45011) | |
| Validation and Verification Bodies | ISO 14065 |
| Providers of Proficiency Tests | ISO/IEC 17043 |
| Producers of Reference Materials | ISO Guide 34 |
The international harmonization of these standards warrants that the accreditations are carried out on a global basis according to the same criteria. As a result of these harmonized standards, and thanks to international agreements, the assessment services of bodies accredited in United Kingdom are accepted in many European and non-European countries.
This ability to overcome technical barriers to trade facilitates cross-border trade and warrants the acceptance of conformity assessments results at an international level without requiring further inspections.
The Centre for Global Accreditation, WAFL, is a global accreditation body founded by collaborative efforts of quality professionals across the globe. ..read more