Accreditation regulations
The regulations of the Swiss Accreditation Service SAS form the binding basis for the accreditation and assessment of conformity assessment bodies in Switzerland. They provide clarity on procedures, requirements, rights and obligations, as well as on matters such as the assessment cycle, costs, surveillance and reference to accreditation – in accordance with national and international requirements.
Rights and obligations
Preparing for the assessment
Accreditation procedure
Timeline
Costs
Review cycle
Reference to accreditation
CAB and its branches
Notification
Technical regulations
Good Experimental Practice (GEP)
A system that falls outside the range of accreditation but is still subject to legal regulation.
SAS-Document 899f108
Application for confirmation of compliance with the principles of Good Experimental Practice (GEP) (available in German only)
SAS-Document 899f123
Application for the renewal of certification of compliance with the Principles of Good Experimental Practice (GEP) (available in German only)
SAS-Document 901
Checklist for assessing compliance with the principles of Good Experimental Practice (GEP) when conducting efficacy trials for the authorisation of plant protection products (available in German only)
SAS-Document 902
Implementing provisions for assessing compliance with the principles of Good Experimental Practice (GEP) when conducting efficacy trials for the authorisation of plant protection products (available in German only)
Index
Related topics
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.
Overview of accreditation types
SAS accredits conformity assessment bodies and confirms their competence. Here you will find an overview of the types of accreditation offered by SAS.
Overview of accreditation sectors
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.
Contact
Swiss Accreditation Service SAS
Holzikofenweg 36
CH - 3003 Bern