Accreditation delivers the highest level of independent verification of a certification body’s competence against defined private or regulatory standards. Through best-practice third-party assessment, impartiality, transparency and consistency are maintained, ensuring ongoing compliance, strengthened stakeholder trust and confidence in the certification system. 

 

IOAS has been pioneering accreditation across organic and sustainability sectors for almost 30 years. Operating to ISO/IEC 17011 and as a Global ACI & APAC signatory, we are recognized for our depth of expertise, rigorous assessments and strong commitment to integrity. IOAS works closely with voluntary private standards and regulators worldwide to accredit certification bodies under ISO/IEC 17065, the baseline requirement for certification bodies seeking to demonstrate competence to scheme owners. With our diverse team of more than 40+ experts working across 75+ countries, we maintain core competencies in agriculture, textiles, animal welfare, cosmetics, recycling, fair trade, social accountability, and more.