Accreditation of Conformity Assessment Bodies

Program Overview

As conformance and certification to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 (and other standards) become international business priorities, organizations want to demonstrate that they are capable of meeting the contractual requirements of their customers.

Management System Certification Bodies

The AIAO-BAR program for assessing and accrediting AIAO-BAR certification/registration bodies is based on relevant guides established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). AIAO-BAR monitors activities of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) to ensure international consistency in the application of these internationally established guidelines.

AIAO-BAR Accredits Entities to Perform Certifications in the Following Areas:

• Program for Extended Phase-in of ISO 9001:2000 Phased Transition Program

• ISO 9001 - Quality Management Systems*

• ISO 14001 - Environmental Management Systems

• OHSAS 18001 - Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

• HACCP - Food Safety Management Systems

• Personel Certification

• Virtual Cert Program

• Training Course Providers

• The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)

• Restaurant Rating Guidelines (RRG)

  *There are management system standards tailored for specific industries: automotive, aerospace and telecommunications. AIAO-BAR will also engage in accreditation activities to support these sector initiatives.