What we accredit.
WQCAS accredits conformity assessment bodies against three ISO/IEC standards. Each accreditation confirms a body's technical competence, impartiality, and consistency — assessed against the same criteria, wherever that body operates.
Management System Certification
<p>Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems — including quality management (ISO 9001), environmental management (ISO 14001), and occupational health & safety management (ISO 45001). We assess how a certification body plans audits, selects and trains auditors, makes certification decisions, and handles complaints and appeals — confirming the process is consistent and free of conflicts of interest..</p>
Typically Assessed
- Auditor competence & training records
- Audit planning & sampling methodology
- Certification decision process
- Complaints & appeals handling
- Impartiality safeguards
Inspection Bodies
Requirements for the operation of bodies performing inspection — of products, processes, installations, plant, or services — and for the impartiality and consistency of their judgments.
We review how an inspection body classifies itself (Type A, B, or C), manages independence from the parties it inspects, and documents its inspection methods, equipment, and reporting.
Typically Assessed
- Inspection body classification (A / B / C)
- Independence & impartiality structure
- Inspection methods & equipment records
- Reporting & record-keeping
- Personnel competence
Personnel Certification
Conformity assessment requirements for bodies that certify individuals against defined competence requirements — ensuring personnel are evaluated systematically, fairly, and against criteria set in advance.
We assess the certification scheme itself: how competence requirements are defined, how exams or evaluations are designed and scored, and how certification is maintained, suspended, or withdrawn.
Typically Assessed
- Certification scheme & competence criteria
- Examination design & scoring
- Recertification & surveillance
- Impartiality of examiners
- Records & confidentiality
How accreditation proceeds
Every accreditation, regardless of standard, follows the same five stages.
Application
Submit a preliminary inquiry describing the standard and scope you're seeking.
Document Review
WQCAS reviews your management system documentation against the relevant standard.
Assessment
An on‑site or remote assessment evaluates practice against documented procedure.
Decision
An independent decision panel reviews findings and issues the accreditation decision.
Surveillance
Periodic surveillance confirms the body continues to meet the standard.
Ready to start?
Tell us which standard applies to you and we'll prepare a tailored scope and budget.