- ILAC MRA or IAF/MLA signatory status does NOT automatically offer market recognition
- Some Private labs (even unaccredited) may be more recognized
- Cross-Frontier Accreditation gives quick recognition and may be necessary immediately to support exports
- Sustainability: cost/benefit
- Government may need to bear costs for the AB pending the time it can be self-sustaining (as accreditation is not for profit)
- Difficulty in training and maintaining proficiency of assessors
