All types of accreditation at a glance

A testing laboratory assesses products, materials and samples objectively.

Inspection bodies assess whether products, processes, services or installations meet specified requirements.

Calibration laboratories ensure that measuring instruments deliver accurate values by comparing them against reference standards. Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 guarantees competent and traceable calibrations – building confidence in precise measurement results.

A medical laboratory provides reliable results for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease.

Certification to ISO/IEC 17065 confirms that products, processes and services meet specified requirements. Accredited bodies assess conformity objectively, thereby guaranteeing quality, security and trust in the market.

Certifications to ISO/IEC 17021-1 confirm that organisations are implementing management systems effectively. Accredited bodies conduct independent audits and assess compliance with the standard objectively, thereby creating trust, transparency and security.

Individuals certified to ISO/IEC 17024 have proven professional skills. Accredited bodies use independent and transparent testing to ensure that qualifications are assessed reliably, thereby creating trust, security and international comparability.

A reference material producer produces stable, homogeneous materials for calibrations and quality controls.

A proficiency testing provider compares the results of multiple participants under standardised conditions.

Biobanks provide biological material and associated data for research.

Validation and verification bodies assess claims, reports and data for plausibility or accuracy. Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17029 ensures competent and transparent assessments – strengthening confidence in verified information.