GTAF provides structured accreditation programmes for organizations performing conformity assessment activities. Each programme defines a clear route for evaluating competence, impartiality, consistent operation and confidence in outcomes within a specified scope.
Select a programme below to understand the applicable standard, scope considerations, assessment focus and accreditation journey.
Management system certification bodies provide independent certification of organizations against defined management system requirements. GTAF evaluates the competence, impartiality and cons...
Explore programmeInspection bodies perform examination of products, processes, services, installations or other defined subjects and report objective results. GTAF accreditation focuses on technical competen...
Explore programmeTesting laboratories generate objective technical results used for conformity assessment, quality control, research and regulatory or commercial decisions. GTAF accreditation evaluates the l...
Explore programmeMedical laboratories support patient care by producing reliable examination results. GTAF accreditation focuses on competence across the laboratory examination process, from pre-examination ...
Explore programmeCalibration laboratories establish measurement confidence by determining the relationship between measurement standards and instruments or systems. GTAF accreditation evaluates technical com...
Explore programmeProduct certification bodies provide independent conformity assessment of products, processes or services against specified requirements. GTAF evaluates whether certification activities are ...
Explore programmePersonnel certification bodies assess and certify individuals against defined competence requirements. GTAF accreditation addresses the integrity of examination and certification processes, ...
Explore programmeValidation and verification bodies provide independent evaluation of claims, assertions or information against defined criteria. GTAF accreditation focuses on competence, impartiality, evide...
Explore programmeProficiency testing providers organize interlaboratory comparison programmes that help participants evaluate their performance and identify opportunities for improvement. GTAF accreditation ...
Explore programmeReference material producers support reliable measurement by producing reference materials with characterized properties and appropriate documentation. GTAF accreditation evaluates competenc...
Explore programmeGTAF accreditation is organized around defined competence criteria and evidence-based assessment. Applicants are assessed against the requirements applicable to their programme and requested scope, with appropriate review, assessment, corrective action and decision stages.
Clear programme requirements and scope definition.
Competence and impartiality evaluated with objective evidence.
Corrective action and independent accreditation decision.
Surveillance and reassessment support continued confidence.
Before applying, identify the activities, sectors, methods, schemes or technical fields for which your organization wants accreditation. A well-defined scope helps GTAF plan an efficient and focused assessment.
Start your applicationReview your programme requirements or contact GTAF for an accreditation enquiry.