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Accreditation

Accreditation: What is it?

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It is an attestation granted by a third party related to a body for conformity assessment, such as a laboratory, an inspection or a certification body.

This certificate is granted by an accreditation body after a thorough assessment based on internationally recognized requirements; it conveys the formal demonstration of the competence of the organization to carry out specific tasks relating to conformity assessment.

Laboratories, inspection and certification bodies may, through accreditation, provide evidence of their technical abilities, but also of their independence and impartiality.

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Accreditation in Belgium: How?

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In Belgium the accreditation structure is based on the Law of July 20, 1990. (in French) 

Since August 1, 2006, BELAC is the only Belgian Accreditation Body. It was established by the provisions of the Royal Decree of January 31, 2006 and is placed under the responsibility of the FPS Economy, S.M.E.s, Self-employed and Energy.

BELAC operates according to the international requirements with regard to the management of the accreditation bodies.

Accreditations issued under the BELAC roof are recognized by the Belgian State.

Accreditation at international level: How?

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National accreditation bodies are involved in networks at a regional level which, in turn, cooperate on a world wide basis. Mutual recognition of accreditation services is decided only after thorough evaluation through peer review according to strict requirements agreed at international level.

BELAC is a signatory of all existing MLAs (multilateral agreements) and MRAs (multilateral recognition agreements) of EA (European co-operation for Accreditation), ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation) and FALB (Forum of Accreditation and Licensing Bodies).

In this way, reports and certificates issued by BELAC accredited bodies are internationally recognized.

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