Apply for Accreditation

Apply for Accreditation

1. Complete Application form

The first stage of the accreditation process is for the CAB’s to complete and return their application, including relevant documentation requested within the application form, along with payment to our address.

• ISO 17021
• ISO 17020
• ISO 17024
• ISO 17025
• ISO 15189

2. Systems Assessment

GAFL reviews the application documents against the relevant accreditation criteria and provides a report to the applicant. The next stage of assessment will not proceed until the documented systems meet requirements.

3. Assessment

GAFL reviews the application documents against the relevant accreditation criteria and provides a report to the applicant. The next stage of assessment will not proceed until the documented systems meet requirements.

4. Review of Assessment Report

GAFL forms an Accreditation Review Panel (ARP). Members of this panel are individuals who have expertise in the scope of accreditation sought. The ARP reviews the report and makes a decision regarding accreditation.

5. Accreditation Decision

If accreditation is approved a Certificate of Accreditation is issued.
If accreditation is not approved, the applicant is advised of the reasons for the decision. A further application may be considered at a later date.

Once an applicant is accredited regular visits are made to the CAB’s offices to assess the CAB’s ongoing compliance with the accreditation criteria. GAFL also selects a sample of CAB’s auditors and inspectors for witnessing activities. A complete reassessment takes place every 3 years.