Integrity and Impact
Accreditation demonstrates that CABs are operating to the highest professional standards.
It ensures that CAB certification decisions are impartial, transparent, consistent and credible, strengthening trust and safeguarding the value of sustainability claims across every industry and supply chain.
For sustainability systems, accreditation is essential to delivering reliable, measurable environmental and social impacts.
Accreditation partners
International accreditation
ASI North America provides international accreditation to Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) against applicable ISO standards and accreditation requirements.
Through this pathway, ASI North America evaluates CABs to determine their competence, consistency, and ability to deliver reliable conformity assessment services.
Accreditation as a Participating Accreditation Body
ASI North America also provides accreditation as a Participating Accreditation Body (AB) under the ASI Two-Tier Assurance Program (TTAP).
Through this pathway, ASI North America performs accreditation of Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) against applicable ISO standards and accreditation requirements for certification activities related to ASI TTAP schemes.
Getting started with accreditation
These resources are designed to help you understand accreditation and prepare for your application process.
Are you ready for accreditation?
Check out this checklist for key accreditation readiness requirements.
Accreditation checklist
10 common myths about accreditation
Learn more about common myths about accreditation and how the process works in practice.
Accreditation mythsASI welcomes applications from all Conformity Assessment Bodies. Accreditation is open to CABs of any size or affiliation worldwide, provided they meet the defined scheme-specific requirements.
CABs wishing to certify under Scheme Owners who have appointed ASI GmbH as their assurance provider must hold both an Accreditation Certificate and an Approval Certificate from ASI GmbH.
Learn more about the benefits of accreditation.
All CABs start their application by completing the application form in English and sending it to [email protected] for accreditation review.
Applicants must demonstrate compliance with scheme-specific accreditation requirements, including having a documented quality management system and clear structures to safeguard impartiality.
Costs and timelines vary depending on the scheme, scope of certification services, and the complexity of the assessment. We apply a transparent, structured approach to pricing and planning. We recommend contacting us directly to receive a tailored quote and timeline based on your specific needs.