Developing countries’ accreditation concerns

  • 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