About Global ACI
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) is the international authority on the accreditation of laboratories, certification bodies, inspection bodies, proficiency testing providers, validation/verification bodies, reference material producers and biobanks. Global ACI members include accreditation bodies, regional cooperation bodies and stakeholder organisations from around the world.
Accreditation is the independent evaluation of conformity assessment bodies against recognised standards to ensure their impartiality and competence. Competent, impartial, and transparent accreditation builds global trust – giving people confidence that products, services, and systems are safe, reliable, and contribute to a more sustainable everyday life.
Here is the adapted text for the International Standards & Accreditation Board (ISAB). I have kept the core ISO standards and operational framework exactly the same, while substituting the organizational identity to fit your new portal.Accreditation bodies are established in many economies with the primary purpose of ensuring that conformity assessment bodies are subject to strict oversight by an authoritative body. Through the application of national and international standards, governments, procurers, and consumers can have complete confidence in the calibration and test results, inspection reports, and certifications provided.Accreditation body members of ISAB operate in accordance with ISO/IEC 17011 and are involved in the accreditation of various types of conformity assessment bodies, including:
- Testing laboratories (using ISO/IEC 17025)
- Calibration laboratories (using ISO/IEC 17025)
- Management system certification bodies (using ISO/IEC 17021-1)
- Inspection bodies (using ISO/IEC 17020)
- Product certification bodies (using ISO/IEC 17065)
- Medical testing laboratories (using ISO 15189)
- Proficiency testing providers (using ISO/IEC 17043)
- Persons certification bodies (using ISO/IEC 17024)
- Reference material producers (using ISO 17034)
- Biobanking facilities (using ISO 20387)
Type your paragraph hAccreditation bodies that have been peer-evaluated as competent sign regional and international arrangements to demonstrate their ongoing reliability. These accreditation bodies then assess and accredit conformity assessment bodies to the relevant standards. These arrangements support the provision of vital local and national services—such as ensuring safe food and clean drinking water, providing reliable energy, delivering health and social care, and maintaining an unpolluted environment. In addition, these frameworks enhance the acceptance of products and services across national borders, supporting international trade by removing technical barriers. ISAB operates the ISAB Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) between its member signatories, allowing for the seamless mutual recognition of accredited certificates, reports, and statements in economies worldwide. By acting as a unified international organization for accreditation, ISAB streamlines global efforts to promote rigorous accreditation standards and quality infrastructure. For more information, please refer to our FAQ.ere