Accreditation Process

Here you can find out how accreditation is carried out by SAS – from the basics and requirements through to the regulations and SAS documents for each type of accreditation. The content links the types of accreditation offered by SAS to real-life applications and demonstrates how accreditation is used in various sectors.

Accreditation Procedure

The SAS sets out its accreditation procedures in practical guidelines for all types of conformity assessment bodies. All relevant guidelines and documents are available online.

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Basics of Accreditation

The SAS regulations form the binding basis for accreditation and ensure clear, transparent procedures as well as clearly defined rights and obligations. In addition, cost overviews provide guidance, and you can use the application forms to get your accreditation process off to a good start.

All fields for SAS accreditation at a glance

Accreditation builds trust in everyday life: it ensures safe products, reliable measurements and credible certificates. Find out where accredited bodies operate and what types of accreditation are used.

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All types of accreditation at a glance

The Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS) accredits conformity assessment bodies. Here you will find an overview of the accreditations offered by SAS.

Contact

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

info@sas.ch