Swiss Accreditation Service SAS

The Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS) is Switzerland’s national accreditation body and part of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). It assesses and accredits various types of conformity assessment bodies (CABs) based on the relevant international standards. In doing so, the SAS officially confirms their technical competence and reliability. Accreditation ensures comparability, strengthens the business environment, and facilitates international trade.

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SAS Services

All SAS services in one place: accredited bodies, suspended or withdrawn accreditations, certificate checks, designated bodies, electronic signature, as well as contact information and further details.

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Accreditation System

This section explains the basics of accreditation in Switzerland, its system and its importance for quality, trust and international recognition – supplemented by the legal basis, data protection and FAQs.

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Accreditation Process

Find out how accreditation works at SAS – from requirements and regulations to the relevant documents. The content also shows how accreditation is applied in various fields and everyday life.

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Inside SAS

The Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS) is Switzerland’s national accreditation body and part of SECO. Discover its organisation, tasks and collaboration with technical experts and accreditation partners.

Contact

State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO
Swiss Accreditation Service SAS
Holzikofenweg 36
CH - 3003 Bern