The Accreditation Symbol
means that a conformity assessment body (i.e. a laboratory, inspection body or
certification body) has reached a high level of competence and is in
conformance with all the requirements of the applicable and internationally
recognized accreditation standards.
Accredited conformity assessment bodies have to follow the regulations RAB02 issued by the NAB-MALTA when using the symbol and when making reference
to accreditation. Non-adherence to these regulations may result in suspension
of accreditation.
The following are the accreditation symbols currently in use:
The Accreditation Certificate and Scope of
Accreditation
Each accredited
conformity assessment body is issued with a uniquely numbered accreditation certificate and scope of
accreditation. Latest copies of the scopes of accreditation are available from this
section.
Important Note for Users of Accredited Conformity
Assessment Bodies and of Certificates/Scopes
- Accreditation DOES NOT cover the whole range of
activities of a conformity assessment body. The activities covered by
accreditation are listed in the SCOPE of
accreditation.
- DO NOT simply
look at the Accreditation Certificate BUT look at the SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION.
- ALWAYS ASK FOR the
scope of accreditation. The Accreditation Certificate on its own does not
provide enough information.
- CONTACT US
immediately when an accredited conformity assessment body does not want to provide
the scope of accreditation.
- CHECK the
register of accredited bodies. when in doubt about the status of accreditation
of a conformity assessment body.
- If an
organisation is NOT LISTED in the
register of accredited bodies then it is not currently accredited.