Accreditation ensures the Technical Competence, Impartiality and Conformity of an organisation in accordance with national and international recognised standards. Accreditation enhances the credibility of conformity assessment activities by providing reliable third-party services which are competent and can meet the desired level of performance. Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) – such as Certification, Inspection, and Validation & Verification Bodies are benchmarked against international standards. Accreditation is a global system for creating confidence between economies with the objective to promote economic growth and free trade.

International Network

Internationally, Accreditation is managed by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), in the field of Management systems, product services, personnel and other similar programmes of conformity assessment, and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) in the field of laboratory and inspection accreditation. ILAC and IAF are international associations of accreditation bodies and they facilitate world trade through Mutual recognition and also enhances the acceptance of products and services across national borders.

Accreditation Schemes-: 

1. Inspection ISO/IEC 17020

NABCB (National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies) accredits inspection bodies in accordance with the international standard ISO/IEC 17020. This accreditation ensures that inspection bodies demonstrate the technical competence required to perform specific inspections, building customer confidence in the quality and reliability of the services provided.

NABCB holds mutual recognition agreements with ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation) and APAC (Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation), allowing the acceptance of inspection reports across multiple countries.

Inspection bodies are categorized into three types:

• Type A: Independent third-party inspection bodies that are impartial and have no vested interest in the inspected target.
• Type B: Bodies that perform inspections only for their own organization or within the same legal entity.
• Type C: Bodies that conduct inspections for both their own organization and external entities.

Inspection services focus on demonstrating the safety and functionality of targets such as boilers, pressure vessels, machinery, food processing systems, and more. NABCB accreditation ensures that these bodies maintain high standards of competence and impartiality.

Accreditation process: (Compliance4India’s Role )

1. Chalking Out the Scheme

• The client needs a well-defined scheme outlining what they intend to deliver across the relevant  in India
• The scheme will be framed in collaboration with the client based on their specific requirements

2. Appointing a Scheme Manager (Technical Expert)

• Oversee the development and implementation of the scheme
• Justify how they manage committees, make final decisions, build policies, and ensure no conflict of interest.

3. Competency & Manpower Requirements

• Identify and demonstrate the required manpower to witness and leverage resources in the client’s country .
• Ensure resource allocation for efficient scheme execution.

4. Training & Compliance

• Team to be trained on ISO 17020 for compliance.
• Conduct Internal Audits, Management Review Meetings (MRM), and Policy Building.

         e.    Helping in  preparing documents 

• We help clients in preparing the required documents for the accreditation 

         f.    Gap Audits & Conduct MRM

• Conduct internal audits to assess competency.
• Conduct MRM

         g.  NABCB Application Process

• Submit the application once internal audits and MRM conducted are satisfactory.
• NABCB will review documents and conduct audits for accreditation

2. Management System ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015

NABCB (National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies) grants accreditation to certification bodies based on the international standard ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, which outlines the requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems. Through mutual recognition agreements with the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), Compliance4india coordinate with NABCB to ensure the global acceptance of certified organizations.

NABCB offers accreditation for certification bodies across various management  systems, including:

• Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)
• Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001)
• Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001)
• Food Safety Management Systems (ISO 22000)
• Energy Management Systems (ISO 50001)
• Information Security Management Systems (ISO/IEC 27001)
• Facility Management Systems (ISO 41001)
• Aerospace Quality Management Systems
• Information Technology Service Management Systems (ISO/IEC 20000-1)
• Road Traffic Safety Management Systems (ISO 39001)
• Trustworthy Digital Repository Management Systems (ISO 16363)
• Business Continuity Management Systems (ISO 22301)
• Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ISO 37001)
• Asset Management Systems (ISO 55001)
• Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (ISO 42001)

This accreditation ensures that certification bodies are competent to assess and certify organizations under these management system standards, promoting trust and compliance globally.

Accreditation process: (Compliance4India’s Role )

1. Chalking Out the Scheme

• The client needs a well-defined scheme outlining what they intend to deliver across the relevant  in India
• The scheme will be framed in collaboration with the client based on their specific requirements

2. Appointing a Scheme Manager (Technical Expert)

• Oversee the development and implementation of the scheme
• Justify how they manage committees, make final decisions, build policies, and ensure no conflict of interest.

3. Competency & Manpower Requirements

• Identify and demonstrate the required manpower to witness and leverage resources in the client’s country .
• Ensure resource allocation for efficient scheme execution.

4. Training & Compliance

• Team to be trained on ISO 17021 for compliance.
• Conduct Internal Audits, Management Review Meetings (MRM), and Policy Building.

         e.    Helping in  preparing documents 

• We help clients in preparing the required documents for the accreditation 

         f.    Gap Audits & Conduct MRM

• Conduct internal audits to assess competency.
• Conduct MRM

         g.  NABCB Application Process

• Submit the application once internal audits and MRM conducted are satisfactory.
• NABCB will review documents and conduct audits for accreditation

3. Product Certification  ISO/IEC 17065:2012

NABCB (National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies) provides accreditation to Product Certification Bodies (PCBs) based on the international standard ISO/IEC 17065:2012, which outlines the requirements for certifying products, processes, and services. NABCB is a signatory to the Mutual Recognition Arrangements of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), ensuring global acceptance of certified products, processes, and services.

This accreditation scheme formally recognizes the competence and integrity of Product Certification Bodies, offering assurance to customers, government authorities, regulators, and industries that certified products, processes, or services comply with relevant standards and requirements.

NABCB accredits PCBs in various sectors, including:

• Global G.A.P.
• Global Seafood Alliance (GSA)
• Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standard (BRCGS)
• International Featured Standards (IFS)
• Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)
• Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests (NCCF)
• Voluntary Certification Scheme for AYUSH Products
• India Good Agricultural Practices (IndG.A.P.)
• IRF Trusted Mark
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
• Voluntary Certification Scheme for Medicinal Plant Produce (VCSMPP)
• RMC Plant Certification Scheme (RMCPCS)
• i-CAS Halal

This accreditation helps ensure that certified products, processes, and services meet specified standards, promoting trust and compliance worldwide.

Accreditation process: (Compliance4India’s Role )

1. Chalking Out the Scheme

• The client needs a well-defined scheme outlining what they intend to deliver across the relevant  in India
• The scheme will be framed in collaboration with the client based on their specific requirements

2. Appointing a Scheme Manager (Technical Expert)

• Oversee the development and implementation of the scheme
• Justify how they manage committees, make final decisions, build policies, and ensure no conflict of interest.

3. Competency & Manpower Requirements

• Identify and demonstrate the required manpower to witness and leverage resources in the client’s country .
• Ensure resource allocation for efficient scheme execution.

4. Training & Compliance

• Team to be trained on ISO 17021 for compliance.
• Conduct Internal Audits, Management Review Meetings (MRM), and Policy Building.

         e.    Helping in  preparing documents 

• We help clients in preparing the required documents for the accreditation 

         f.    Gap Audits & Conduct MRM

• Conduct internal audits to assess competency.
• Conduct MRM

         g.  NABCB Application Process

• Submit the application once internal audits and MRM conducted are satisfactory.
• NABCB will review documents and conduct audits for accreditation

4. Personnel Certification ISO/IEC 17024:2012

NABCB (National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies) offers accreditation to certification bodies based on the international standard ISO/IEC 17024:2012, which focuses on the certification of individuals’ competence to perform specific tasks or jobs. Accredited personnel certification bodies ensure that only individuals who meet defined competence requirements are certified, while also maintaining impartiality, confidentiality, and security throughout the certification process.

As a signatory to the Mutual Recognition Arrangements of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), NABCB facilitates the global acceptance of certified personnel across countries.

5. Validation & Verification ISO/IEC 17029:2019

NABCB (National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies) grants accreditation to validation and verification bodies based on the international standard ISO/IEC 17029:2019, which outlines the general principles and requirements for these bodies. NABCB holds mutual recognition with the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), enabling the global acceptance of certified organizations within participating countries.

NABCB offers accreditation under various validation and verification schemes, including:

• Greenhouse Gases (ISO 14065)
• Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA)
• Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)
• Global Carbon Council (GCC)
• Gold Standard

This accreditation ensures that these bodies meet the required standards for validation and verification in environmental and carbon-related sectors.

Accreditation process: (Compliance4India’s Role )

1. Chalking Out the Scheme

• The client needs a well-defined scheme outlining what they intend to deliver across the relevant  in India
• The scheme will be framed in collaboration with the client based on their specific requirements

2. Appointing a Scheme Manager (Technical Expert)

• Oversee the development and implementation of the scheme
• Justify how they manage committees, make final decisions, build policies, and ensure no conflict of interest.

3. Competency & Manpower Requirements

• Identify and demonstrate the required manpower to witness and leverage resources in the client’s country .
• Ensure resource allocation for efficient scheme execution.

4. Training & Compliance

• Team to be trained on ISO 17021 for compliance.
• Conduct Internal Audits, Management Review Meetings (MRM), and Policy Building.

         e.    Helping in  preparing documents 

• We help clients in preparing the required documents for the accreditation 

         f.    Gap Audits & Conduct MRM

• Conduct internal audits to assess competency.
• Conduct MRM

         g.  NABCB Application Process

• Submit the application once internal audits and MRM conducted are satisfactory.
• NABCB will review documents and conduct audits for accreditation