Akreditointi
Akreditointi is a formal recognition by an independent accreditation body that a person, organization, or system is competent to carry out specific tasks according to defined standards and procedures. It certifies the competence of the entity performing conformity assessment, not the product or service itself. Accreditation provides evidence of credibility and helps ensure consistency, reliability, and internationally accepted results in areas such as testing, calibration, inspection, certification bodies, and educational programs.
An accreditation body evaluates the technical competence of laboratories, inspection agencies, certification bodies, educational institutions, and
Most accreditation bodies operate under international standards, notably ISO/IEC 17011 for accreditation bodies, and ISO/IEC 17025
Accreditation can be voluntary in many sectors but may also be required by law, regulation, or contractual