Although accreditation is an essential part of the developed world’s high standard of living, it’s not something most people understand or even know much about.
"Conformity assessment" is the term used to describe the global system of accreditation and certification. It’s a process that determines whether products, processes, systems and people meet specified requirements.
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) says that conformity assessment provides confidence to buyers and users of products and services.
