Accreditation

ASI in North America provides accreditation for Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) working with global voluntary sustainability standards (VSS).

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.

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For sustainability systems, accreditation is essential to delivering reliable, measurable environmental and social impacts.

Accreditation partners

Accreditation partners

Who can apply

ASI welcomes applications from all Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) seeking accreditation under the ASI Two-Tier Assurance Program. 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 as their assurance provider must hold both an Accreditation Certificate and an Approval Certificate from ASI.

Learn more about the benefits of accreditation.

Application process

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.

Cost and timeframe

Costs and timelines vary depending on the scheme, scope of certification services, and the complexity of the assessment. ASI applies 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.

Want to know more?

Detailed guidance for the application and assessment is available in the FAQ as well as the ASI North America Accreditation Manual.

 

Ready to begin? Apply for accreditation today.

Accreditation services are provided by ASI in North America. All other services are delivered by ASI in Europe.