Management System Certification Bodies
Accreditation for bodies certifying management systems against recognized standards.
IACGSInternational Accreditation Council for Global Standards (IACGS)
Independent, Non-Profit Accreditation for Conformity Assessment Bodies
IACGS provides accreditation services intended to support confidence in certification, inspection, testing, calibration, validation, and related conformity assessment activities. Our approach is guided by impartiality, technical competence, transparency, and the consistent application of defined accreditation requirements.
Accreditation Programs
IACGS offers accreditation across selected conformity assessment categories, subject to applicable requirements and approved scopes.
Personnel Certification Bodies
Accreditation for bodies certifying the competence of individuals under defined schemes.
Product, Process and Service Certification Bodies
Accreditation for bodies certifying that products, processes, or services meet specified requirements.
Inspection Bodies
Accreditation for organizations performing inspections, examinations, surveys, and related evaluations.
Testing and Calibration Laboratories
Accreditation for laboratories seeking formal recognition of technical competence and reliable results.
Validation and Verification Bodies
Accreditation for bodies conducting validation and verification activities under recognized frameworks.
Training and Specialized Programs
Where applicable, IACGS may also operate or recognize sector-specific accreditation programs under defined criteria.
About IACGS
International Accreditation Council for Global Standards (IACGS) is an independent, non-profit accreditation body established to support confidence in conformity assessment. Within its defined scope, IACGS provides accreditation services to eligible organizations engaged in certification, inspection, testing, calibration, validation, and related activities.
Our mission is to promote trust through impartial evaluations, structured accreditation processes, and consistent decision-making, serving conformity assessment bodies, industry stakeholders, and the wider market with professionalism and transparency.
Benefits of Accreditation
Accreditation helps conformity assessment bodies demonstrate credibility in the market and strengthens confidence in their services. It supports:
improved recognition of competence
stronger confidence among clients and stakeholders
more consistent application of requirements
enhanced internal control and governance
better visibility in domestic and international markets
greater trust in certificates, reports, and decisions issued by accredited bodies
Our Accreditation Process
- 01
Application Review
Submission of application, scope details, legal information, and supporting documentation.
- 02
Document Assessment
Review of manuals, procedures, competence records, impartiality controls, and operational arrangements.
- 03
Office and Witness Assessment
Evaluation of implementation, personnel competence, decision-making controls, and effectiveness in practice.
- 04
Corrective Action Review
Review and closure of nonconformities or concerns identified during assessment.
- 05
Accreditation Decision
Independent decision based on the assessment record and technical evidence.
- 06
Listing and Surveillance
Accredited bodies are listed publicly and remain subject to periodic surveillance and reassessment.