Accreditation Institute for Assessment Body Europe (AIAB) accepts applications for accreditation from Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) (referred as an Applicant) around the world.
The application process for the AIAB accreditation is as follows:
Applicant to download Accreditation Scheme Manual and the Application Pack.
Applicant reads and understands AIAB Accreditation Scheme Manual especially the Requirements for Granting and Maintaining Accreditation and the current fee structure
Applicant makes sure that they comply with the relevant requirements of ISO/ IEC 17021:2006 and other accreditation requirements such as Responsible Education Provider as specified by AIAB in their Accreditation Scheme Manual and that they have necessary resources to undertake activities throughout the scope requested and will pay all fees to AIAB, whether or not accreditation is granted.
Applicant CAB completes and returns their application, including relevant documentation requested within the application form, along with payment to Accreditation Institute for Assessment Body Europe ( AIAB).
Upon receipt of the Application Forms and Requisite Fees, AIAB reviews the application documents against the relevant accreditation criteria and provides a report to the applicant. The next stage of assessment will not proceed until the documented systems meet requirements.
Applicant CAB makes all necessary arrangements for conducting the office and witness assessment including access to all areas, records and personnel.
AIAB selects an assessment team who undertake an on-site assessment at the applicant's offices and other locations as appropriate. At the completion of the assessments the assessment team writes a report of their findings along with recommendations to the Accreditation Approval Committee (AAC).
The AAC reviews the report and makes a decision regarding accreditation.
If accreditation is approved a Certificate of Accreditation is issued to the applicant on signing the Accreditation Agreement.
