Federal Accreditation Commission (AKKO)

The Federal Accreditation Commission (AKKO) advises the Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS) on strategic accreditation matters. The Commission is appointed by the Federal Council and ensures that the interests of business, academia and civil society are taken into account, thereby strengthening the independence, transparency and quality of accreditation in Switzerland.

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The Federal Accreditation Commission (AKKO) is appointed by the Federal Council and advises the Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS) on all accreditation matters. It ensures that interested parties from business, academia, and consumer and professional associations are involved in strategic decision-making processes.

Tasks of the AKKO

  • Advising the SAS on accreditation matters
  • Promoting the independence, transparency and quality of accreditation procedures
  • Representing diverse interests from business, academia, and consumer and specialist sectors

The AKKO is comprised of experts from various industries and organisations, who contribute their expertise and represent the interests of their institutions or organisations.

Information on the composition of the AKKO is available on the website of the Swiss Federal Chancellery: Overview of the committee (German version)

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Contact

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