Accredia

The Italian
Accreditation Body

Choosing quality

Competence, independence, impartiality

Accredia is the sole national accreditation body appointed by the Italian government in compliance with the application of the European Regulation 765/2008, attesting the competence, independence and impartiality of certification, inspection and verification bodies, as well as testing and calibration laboratories. Accredia is a recognized association which operates on a non-profit basis, under the vigilance of the Ministry of Economic Development.

Accredited bodies
1,862
Assessors and experts
579
Days of assessment
16,487
WE HAVE ACCREDITED
Certification, inspection and verification bodies
417
Testing laboratories, medical laboratories and PTPs
1,250
Calibration laboratories and RMPs
195

Coronavirus emergency management and Accredia offices closing

In this section are available Accredia circulars and documents for accredited Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs), assessors and technical experts.

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LATEST NEWS

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Coronavirus emergency: remote assessments, smart working and online meetings

In compliance with the Prime Ministerial Decree of March 22, 2020, Accredia offices (Rome, Milan and Turin) are closed from March 23 to April 3. The activities continue regularly in smart working and all staff can be reached through ordinary contacts. For general information, contact the secretariats: Registered office and Testing Laboratories Department Certification and […]
Reference materials, testing and calibration laboratories: these the topics in Turin
02 Mar 2020
Strenghtening accreditation in Georgia, Accredia’s commitment to EU Twinning projects
06 Mar 2020
Offices will be closed from December 24th, 2019 to January 1st, 2020. Accredia wishes happy holidays!
17 Dec 2019
From Azerbaijan to Georgia, Accredia’s commitment to EU Twinning projects
25 Nov 2019
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New ILAC MRA Agreement for PTPs: worldwide mutual recognition

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Metrological traceability, calibration and reference materials

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Accredited certification, a tool for the development of international trade

Documents

19 Mar
Technical circular DC N° 08/2020 – New dispositions with regard to the Coronavirus emergency – sector IAF28
17 Mar
Technical circular DC N° 06/2020 – New dispositions with regard to the Coronavirus emergency
17 Mar
REPLACED – Technical circular DC N° 04/2020 – New dispositions with regard to the Coronavirus emergency – sector IAF28
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Accreditations

01 Apr
Delibera del Comitato Settoriale di Accreditamento Agroalimentare del 30-03-2020
01 Apr
Delibera del Comitato Settoriale di Accreditamento Certificazione e Ispezione del 26-03-2020
30 Mar
Delibera del Comitato Settoriale di Accreditamento Attività Regolamentate del 27-03-2020
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Video
Documentary "2009-2019. Accredia 10th anniversary"

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Workplace safety

Agri-food, industry, transport and infrastructure, utility networks, professional services: the activity of Accredia covers increasingly global and complex sectors, in which accreditation can play a strategic role for the development of new policies, for sustainability, environmental protection, competitiveness and internationalization.

The accredited certification of the occupational health and safety management system is an instrument recognized by companies and institutions to implement effective policies to prevent accidents and occupational diseases.

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The "Osservatorio"

Accredia’s research project for promoting studies and surveys in the conformity assessment sector.

The bilateral trade agreements that the EU continues to negotiate with other countries provide for the constant reference to the Quality Infrastructure, i.e. the use of technical standardization, accreditation and certifications to overcome technical barriers to trade in goods and services.

The research of Accredia Osservatorio “International commerce – the value of accreditation and standardization” underlines the importance of accredited certification as an effective tool that facilitates international trade.

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CANCELLED- EA Communications and Publications Committee Meeting

The Communications and Publications Committee (CPC) is the forum for the exchange of information and experiences related to and discussion of communication issues relevant for EA Members and Stakeholders.

Accredia is pleased to host the next meeting of the Communications and Publications Committee of the European co-operation for accreditation, which will take place in Rome on March 11th and 12th, 2020.

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