SecretariatEuropean Co-operation for Accreditation (EA) CETA is the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement designed to strengthen economic relations and develop business between the European Union (EU) and Canada. It includes a Protocol on the Mutual Acceptance of the Results of Conformity Assessment. This Protocol establishes the mutual recognition […]
Alan WebbDevelopment Project ManagerUnited Kingdom Accreditation Service ISO 44001:2017 Collaborative Business Relationship Management Systems provides requirements for the establishment and control of collaborative business relationships utilising a formalised and measurable process for joint working. Industry recognises the advantage of shared objectives and resources to reduce liability and competition […]
The urgency of a productivity boost for Italian companies requires tools such as management systems that are certified by accredited certification bodies (CBs), which help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to position themselves along global value chains and increase their efficiency. Francesca NizzeroExternal Relations ManagerL’Ente Italiano di Accreditamento […]
IAF and ILAC held a series of virtual committee meetings from 15 April to 12 May 2021 in place of the in-person IAF and ILAC Joint Mid-term Meetings scheduled for April 2021. These meetings were held with the support of Say Something Communications, a conference and event management […]
Aparna DhawanChair, Communications and Promotion CommitteeAsia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) The medical device industry is expanding globally, including in the Asia Pacific region, generating a demand for high-quality and safe products. Conformity assessment and accreditation are key building blocks of a country’s quality infrastructure. Conformity assessment connects requirements […]
All quality infrastructure (QI) organizations, whether global, regional or national, seek and publish information that demonstrates the benefits and economic impact of their services. The International Network of Quality Infrastructure (INetQI) Public Sector Assurance and Business Benefits websites serve as a central hub for case studies, research and […]
Each year on June 9th, IAF, ILAC, their members and partners, and other organizations in the field of conformity assessment celebrate World Accreditation Day (WAD) to acknowledge the contributions of accreditation to societal well-being. The theme of WAD 2021 will be Accreditation: Supporting the Implementation of the Sustainable […]
Amandine CombeCommunications and Marketing Manager, EA In 2020, we were all forced to develop new tools, many of which will become permanent solutions for the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) community to deliver sustainable professional services: online meetings, workshops and training sessions; electronic ballots; forum discussions; and virtual […]
George AnastasopoulosIPC Secretary Online examination systems are becoming increasingly popular and widespread. Many educational institutes, examination centers and certification bodies of persons are replacing their traditional examination methods with online testing technologies. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for such credible online examination systems and verification processes. […]
Ente Italiano di Normazione (UNI) Businesses have long understood that focusing on sustainability can be profitable and win over the trust of consumers, who are increasingly attentive to social and environmental issues. Ethical claims are an immediate and effective tool for reaching the market. Italy has taken a […]
Aparna DhawanAPAC CPC Chair The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 saw the world exploring options to use technology to continue working and communicating effectively with colleagues. The Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) community was no exception and used virtual and online platforms to conduct international trainings, […]
Graham TalbotIndependent Consultant, SANAP Project The “Strengthening Accreditation Networks in Asia Pacific” (SANAP) project has been running for over five years to help the regional accreditation cooperation in Asia Pacific support its members from developing economies to shape an environmentally sustainable market economy. Now in its second phase, […]
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