Costs of Accreditation
The financial investment required for accreditation varies and is determined by several key operational and structural factors:
- Size of the Body: The overall scale and personnel size of the body seeking accreditation.
- Organizational Complexity: The structural complexity of the organization, which directly impacts assessment durations.
- Number of Sites: The total number of operational sites from which services are offered.
- Schemes and Standards: The number of different schemes and standards that the body wishes to be accredited for.
- Technical Scope: The technical scope sought by the body, including the specific number of technical sectors involved.
- Geographical Reach: The number of countries in which the body wishes to be accredited to operate.
These specific factors collectively determine the quantity and type of assessments that must be conducted, both during the initial evaluation process and throughout ongoing surveillance.
Ongoing Fees and Documentation
Once an organization is successfully accredited, annual fees and certificate fees will be charged accordingly. Detailed information regarding these charges is officially published through the IAF Accreditation accreditation manual, which remains fully accessible to all applicant and accredited bodies.