Accrediting Conformity Assessment Bodies Worldwide
The Global Accreditation Board (GAB) is an autonomous, not-for-profit accreditation body that assesses and accredits conformity assessment bodies in certification and inspection, confirming their technical competence, impartiality and consistency against international ISO/IEC standards.
- Management systems certification accreditation (ISO/IEC 17021)
- Product certification accreditation (ISO/IEC 17065)
- Personnel certification accreditation (ISO/IEC 17024)
- Inspection body accreditation (ISO/IEC 17020)
- Greenhouse gas validation and verification accreditation (ISO 14065)
Frequently asked questions
What does the Global Accreditation Board do?
GAB accredits conformity assessment bodies — certification bodies, inspection bodies and validation/verification bodies — by independently assessing their technical competence, impartiality and operational consistency against international standards.
What is the difference between accreditation and certification?
Certification confirms that an organization, product or person meets a standard. Accreditation is the independent evaluation of the body that issues those certificates, confirming it is competent and impartial to do so.
How can I verify a GAB-accredited organization?
Enter the complete certificate number on GAB's verification page to confirm its current status. Certificate records cannot be browsed publicly.