EAS accreditation delivers a number of important benefits to conformity assessment bodies that enhance confidence in conformity assessment.
By meeting EAS’s internationally-recognized policies and procedures on a regular basis you highlight your competence in performing conformity assessment activities.
For an effective assessment to occur the independence of the conformity assessment body is paramount. EAS accreditation emphasizes the independence of the conformity assessment body in performing the assessment.
Regular assessments by EAS audit teams allow you to determine whether you are performing your assessment activities correctly and to appropriate standards, as well as providing your business with a benchmark for measuring future performance against.
EAS operates in a third party assessment environment. Third party assessment is recognized around the world as the highest level of assessment, and EAS accreditation demonstrates to your customers and others that your conformity assessment services are meeting the highest levels of professionalism in the conformity assessment industry. EAS accepts applications for accreditation from conformity assessment bodies around the world.