IAF
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) is a worldwide association of accreditation bodies and other bodies interested in conformity assessment in the fields of management systems, products, processes, services, personnel, validation and verification, and other similar programs of conformity assessment.
The primary function of the IAF is to develop a single worldwide program of conformity assessment which reduces risk for businesses and their customers by assuring them that accredited certificates and validation and verification statements may be relied upon.
IAF members are a representation of the government and semi-government accreditation bodies and industry associations. The highest level of authority in the IAF is the Members in a General Meeting.
IAF also establishes Multilateral Recognition Arrangements (MLA) between its accreditation body members. Accreditation bodies are required to sign MLAs which promote the acceptance of goods and services across international borders. The objective is to promote the idea of “certified once, accepted everywhere”.
The IAF MLA provides businesses that are procuring products and services with greater confidence in their consistency of quality and compliance. By requiring accreditation bodies to adhere to the MLA, the IAF works to reduce risks to businesses and its customers by ensuring that an accredited certificate may be relied upon anywhere in the world. The IAF accreditation bodies, certification bodies, and certified organizations together provide a reliable international trade network.
EGAC
The Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC) is a government entity, established by Presidential Decree No. 312 in 1996. As the only national body in Egypt, EGAC is responsible for evaluating, assessing, and accrediting Conformity Assessment Bodies.
These include Testing Laboratories, Calibration Laboratories, Inspection Bodies, Management Systems Certification Bodies, Medical Testing Laboratories, Product Certification Bodies, Technical Proficiency Testing Service Providers, Proficiency Testing Bodies, Personal Certification Bodies, Halal Certification Bodies, Forensic Laboratories, and Biobanks Laboratories.
EGAC was restructured under Presidential Decree No. 248 in 2006, which endowed it with technical, administrative, and financial autonomy. This decree enabled EGAC to independently assess and accredit Conformity Assessment Bodies in Egypt, reinforcing its authority granted by the state.
Affiliated with the Ministry of Trade and Industry, EGAC operates as a non-profit organization. Its primary mission is to uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance within the sectors it supervises, thereby contributing to the nation’s overall growth and development.
EGAC’s work ensures that these sectors operate according to internationally recognized standards, fostering trust and confidence in their services. This, in turn, supports Egypt’s economic development and its integration into the global economy.
ISO/IEC 17021-1:
Picture this as the Key to Assurance. It unlocks Accent TS Ltd.’s ability to audit and certify various management systems. It’s a testament to our competence, impartiality, and performance capabilities. It’s not just a key, but a badge of honour, signifying that we’ve met the rigorous criteria set by international standards.
ISO/IEC 17024:
This is the Key to Competence. It opens the door to a world where Accent TS Ltd. operates a personnel certification body that meets international standards. It’s a symbol of our commitment to developing and maintaining a certification scheme for persons, ensuring the competence of certified individuals.
ISO/IEC 17029:
Consider this as the Key of Validation. It confirms Accent TS Ltd.’s ability to perform validation/verification as conformity assessment activities. It’s a seal of trust, providing assurance that their claims are plausible with regards to the intended future use (validation) or truthfully stated (verification).
These keys, in such wide scopes, are not just tools but symbols of Accent TS Ltd.’s credibility and reputation. They reassure our clients that our services meet international standards, and operate with competence, consistency, and impartiality. These keys also open up opportunities for us to work with a wider range of clients, including those who require these specific accreditations.
