About the commission
Quality Accreditation Commission
Our organization
Independence, impartiality and technical competence
QAC strengthens confidence in conformity assessment through independent accreditation grounded in impartiality, transparency and technical competence. We evaluate management system certification bodies, testing and calibration laboratories, inspection bodies, personnel certification bodies and product certification bodies against the relevant international standards.
QAC operates in accordance with ISO/IEC 17011, with independence, impartiality and integrity guiding each stage of accreditation. Effective governance, qualified technical experts and objective decisions support confidence in accredited results among regulators, businesses, consumers and other stakeholders.
- Published criteria and transparent assessment procedures
- Assessors with technical expertise relevant to the scope
- Defined procedures for complaints and appeals
Mission
Our mission is to build trust in products, services and conformity assessment through independent, impartial and transparent accreditation, with international recognition as an objective. We assess and accredit competent management system certification bodies, testing and calibration laboratories, inspection bodies, personnel certification bodies and product certification bodies against applicable international standards, supporting quality, technical competence and continual improvement.
Vision
Our vision is to earn global respect as an accreditation body distinguished by integrity, impartiality, technical competence and excellence. We seek a future in which accredited conformity assessment results strengthen confidence, facilitate international trade, support regulatory compliance and contribute to safe, reliable and high-quality products and services across industries and markets.
Our commitment to impartiality
Independence, objectivity, impartiality and integrity govern our accreditation work. Assessments and decisions must remain free from commercial, financial, personal and other undue influence. We systematically identify, evaluate and manage conflicts of interest and impartiality risks, treating applicants and accredited conformity assessment bodies fairly, consistently and transparently. This framework supports independent decisions, accountability and conformity with ISO/IEC 17011.
Preparing to apply for accreditation?
Our team can explain the process from application through to the accreditation decision.