Accreditations

ONAC (Organismo Nacional de Acreditación de Colombia)

promotes economic development by supporting the results and certifications issued by accredited laboratories, certification bodies, and inspection bodies across various economic sectors. This accreditation process builds trust in the safety and quality of goods and services. As designated by the Single Regulatory Decree of the Commerce, Industry and Tourism Sector, ONAC serves as the sole national accreditation body in Colombia.

UNITED ACCREDITATION FOUNDATION (UAF)

UAF—the United Accreditation Foundation—is a full member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). The IAF is the global association of accreditation bodies and other stakeholders involved in conformity assessment for management systems, products, devices, personnel, and related programs. ICA operates as a business associate under this accreditation framework.

INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION FORUM (IAF)

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) is a global association uniting accreditation bodies and other parties concerned with conformity assessment across various domains. These domains include management systems, products, processes, services, personnel, validation and verification activities, and similar conformity assessment programs.

QUALITY COUNCIL OF INDIA (QCI)

Established as India’s national accreditation body, QCI addresses accreditation needs by establishing the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers and the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training. These conformity assessment boards, focused on healthcare and education, maintain international connections to ensure global recognition.

INSTITUTION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (IOSH)

IOSH is the world’s leading professional organization for individuals responsible for workplace safety and health. IOSH functions as a champion, supporter, advisor, advocate, and trainer for safety and health professionals across organizations of all sizes. It provides the safety and health profession with a consistent, independent, and authoritative voice at the highest levels.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)

ASME is a U.S.-based professional organization dedicated to advancing the art, science, and practice of multidisciplinary engineering and related sciences worldwide. It achieves this through continuing education, training, professional development programs, the development of codes and standards, research initiatives, conferences and publications, government relations efforts, and other outreach activities.

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION ORGANIZATION (AIAO-BAR)

AIAO-BAR is a non-profit organization that provides accreditation services to conformity assessment bodies, adhering to internationally recognized standards and guidelines. The organization also offers recognition for auditors seeking to demonstrate their competence internationally. Headquartered in Los Gatos, California, AIAO-BAR facilitates connections between the EU, Asia, emerging regions, and the U.S. economy by addressing the increasing demand for globally recognized accreditation.

UNITED ACCREDITATION SERVICE (UAS)

UAS is an independent accreditation body that provides accreditation programs for certification bodies, laboratories, and inspection bodies. UAS operates all its accreditation programs according to relevant international standards, with the goal of achieving international harmonization and recognition.

NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL (NSC)

The National Safety Council is America’s leading non-profit safety advocate. As a mission-driven organization, the NSC works to eliminate the primary causes of preventable deaths and injuries, concentrating its efforts on workplace safety, roadway safety, and impairment prevention.