Indicative costs

The indicative costs of accreditation provide a guide to the expected expenses during an accreditation cycle. These take into account, amongst other things, preliminary clarifications, the costs associated with lead assessors and technical experts in accordance with legal and normative requirements, as well as SAS annual fees. These figures are based on experience. The actual costs depend on the scope, complexity and individual circumstances of each conformity assessment body.

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Testing laboratories STS

Inspection bodies SIS

Calibration laboratories SCS

Medical laboratories SMTS

Certification bodies for products, processes and services SCESp

Certification bodies for management systems SCESm

Certification bodies for persons SCESe

Reference material producers SRMS

Proficiency testing providers SPTS

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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.

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Basics of accreditation

SAS regulations provide a clear and transparent framework for accreditation. With defined procedures, rights and obligations, and cost verviews – you can start your process straight away using the application forms.

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