Who benefits from accreditation?

Government and Regulators

  • To help them meet regulatory and legislative (WTO TBT) responsibilities
  • Reduced uncertainties in decisions affecting the protection of human health and environment
  • A flexible alternative to legislation
  • Facilitator of trade
  • Improved markets with more confidence in partners, goods and services
  • Efficient monitoring tool

Businesses

  • Greater acceptance of products and services
  • A tool for market access
  • The means to avoid costs for multiple testing, inspection or certification
  • Reduced errors in production
  • Minimised product failures or recalls, more satisfied consumers, marketing and reputational advantage, more informed procurement selection