The Foundation of Trust and Global Recognition

Accreditation represents the highest level of independent verification of a conformity assessment body’s competence, impartiality, and consistent operation. It provides formal recognition by an authoritative body that ACAG has demonstrated its ability to perform specific conformity assessment tasks according to internationally recognized standards.

For our clients, accreditation is far more than a technical requirement—it is a critical assurance that certificates and reports issued by ACAG are credible, reliable, and will be accepted by customers, suppliers, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders around the world. Accreditation eliminates the need for multiple assessments of our competence, facilitating international trade and reducing barriers to market access.

The Australian Certification and Assessment Group (ACAG) holds accreditations from internationally recognized accreditation bodies, placing us among the most trusted conformity assessment organizations globally. These accreditations are maintained through rigorous ongoing surveillance and regular reassessment, ensuring continuous conformity to the highest international standards.

Our Accreditations: A Comprehensive Framework

ACAG’s accreditations span the full range of conformity assessment activities, enabling us to provide comprehensive, integrated services to our clients:

ISO/IEC 17021-1: Management System Certification

What It Is:
ISO/IEC 17021-1 specifies requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems. It addresses the competence, consistency, and impartiality of certification bodies, ensuring they operate according to internationally accepted principles.

What It Means for You:
Our accreditation to ISO/IEC 17021-1 provides assurance that: - Our management system audits are conducted by qualified, competent auditors with appropriate technical knowledge and auditing skills - Our certification processes are consistent, impartial, and free from commercial or other pressures - Our certification decisions are based on objective evidence gathered through rigorous audit processes - Your ACAG management system certificates (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, etc.) will be recognized and accepted globally

Accredited Scopes:
[List of accredited management system standards and industry sectors]

ISO/IEC 17065: Product, Process & Service Certification

What It Is:
ISO/IEC 17065 specifies requirements for bodies certifying products, processes, and services. It ensures that product certification bodies operate competently, consistently, and impartially.

What It Means for You:
Our accreditation to ISO/IEC 17065 provides assurance that: - Our product certification schemes are developed and maintained according to international best practices - Our product assessments are thorough, technically competent, and impartial - Your certified products meet specified requirements and are fit for their intended markets - Your ACAG product certificates will be recognized by regulators and customers worldwide

Accredited Scopes:
[List of accredited product certification schemes]

ISO/IEC 17024: Personnel Certification

What It Is:
ISO/IEC 17024 specifies requirements for bodies certifying persons against specific competency standards. It ensures that personnel certification schemes are developed and operated in a structured, fair, and impartial manner.

What It Means for You:
Our accreditation to ISO/IEC 17024 provides assurance that: - Our personnel certification schemes are based on clearly defined competency requirements - Our assessment processes are fair, valid, and reliable - Individuals certified by ACAG have demonstrated competence against recognized standards - ACAG personnel certificates are credible indicators of professional competence

Accredited Scopes:
[List of accredited personnel certification schemes through ACAG Institutes]

ISO/IEC 17020: Inspection Services

What It Is:
ISO/IEC 17020 specifies requirements for the competence of bodies performing inspection and for the impartiality and consistency of their inspection activities.

What It Means for You:
Our accreditation to ISO/IEC 17020 provides assurance that: - Our inspectors possess appropriate qualifications, training, and experience - Our inspection activities are conducted impartially and consistently - Our inspection reports are based on objective evidence and sound technical judgment - ACAG inspection findings will be accepted by your customers and regulatory authorities

Accredited Scopes:
[List of accredited inspection activities and sectors]

ISO/IEC 17025: Calibration & Testing Laboratories

What It Is:
ISO/IEC 17025 specifies general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. It is the international standard for laboratory quality and competence.

What It Means for You:
Our accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 provides assurance that: - Our calibration and testing laboratories operate according to the highest technical standards - Our measurement results are accurate, reliable, and traceable to national/international standards - Our calibration certificates will be accepted for regulatory compliance and quality system requirements - Your equipment calibrated by ACAG meets the most stringent accuracy requirements

Accredited Scopes:
[List of accredited calibration and testing parameters]

The Value of Choosing an Accredited Body

When you choose ACAG as your conformity assessment partner, you benefit from:

Global Recognition and Acceptance
Our accreditations ensure that your ACAG certificates and reports are recognized and accepted worldwide, facilitating international trade and market access.

Reduced Assessment Burden
Accreditation eliminates the need for your customers or regulators to independently verify ACAG’s competence, reducing duplicate assessments and associated costs.

Confidence in Competence
Accreditation provides independent verification that ACAG possesses the technical competence, resources, and management systems necessary to deliver reliable conformity assessment services.

Assurance of Impartiality
Accreditation confirms that ACAG operates with strict impartiality, free from commercial or other pressures that could compromise our objectivity.

Continuous Improvement
Ongoing accreditation surveillance ensures that ACAG continuously maintains and improves our conformity to international standards.

Our Accreditation Bodies

ACAG is accredited by the following internationally recognized accreditation bodies:

[Accreditation Body 1 Logo and Name]
[Brief description of accreditation body and scope of ACAG’s accreditation]

[Accreditation Body 2 Logo and Name]
[Brief description of accreditation body and scope of ACAG’s accreditation]

[Additional Accreditation Bodies as applicable]

All of our accreditation bodies are signatories to international mutual recognition arrangements (such as the International Accreditation Forum Multilateral Recognition Arrangement - IAF MLA), ensuring global acceptance of our services.

Verification of Our Accreditation

To verify ACAG’s current accreditation status and scope, please visit: - [Link to Accreditation Body 1 directory] - [Link to Accreditation Body 2 directory] - [Link to ACAG’s accreditation certificates]