Industrialization is one of the main drivers of sustained economic growth and sustainable development. Industry is also the most dynamic driver of prosperity and collective wellbeing. Industrial development is therefore a key objective intrinsically woven into the architecture of the 2030 Agenda. Manufacturers need to ensure products are of consistent high quality, comply with regulations and standards, and meet specification.
Accreditation enables consumers, suppliers, purchasers and regulators to have confidence that products placed on the market are safe and meet the manufacturers claims made about them.
Accreditation contributes to the SDGs through:
- Testing of food products, plastics, fuels and oils, detergents, paints and coatings, toys and consumer goods, textiles, glass, cosmetics, construction products, and electronic goods
- Calibration and dimensional testing to ensure accurate measurement
- Safety testing of products including children’s cots and components, toys and their packaging, prams, bicycles, sport equipment, textiles, leather goods, ceramic and glass wear, and articles intended for use with food
- Chemical analysis and determination of physical parameters to ensure safe use of chemicals
- Inspection throughout the manufacturing supply chain including design and manufacturing inspection of items of equipment, production capability assessment, the construction of pressure systems, storage vessels and tanks, process plant and systems, and the carriage of dangerous goods by rail or road
- Certification in a range of areas that provide supply-chain confidence for those operating in the manufacturing sector
