Integrity and Impact
Accreditation demonstrates that CABs are operating to the highest professional standards.
It ensures that CAB certification decisions are impartial, transparent, consistent and credible, strengthening trust and safeguarding the value of sustainability claims across every industry and supply chain.
For sustainability systems, accreditation is essential to delivering reliable, measurable environmental and social impacts.
Accreditation partners
ASI welcomes applications from all Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) seeking accreditation under the ASI Two-Tier Assurance Program. Accreditation is open to CABs of any size or affiliation worldwide, provided they meet the defined scheme-specific requirements.
CABs wishing to certify under Scheme Owners who have appointed ASI as their assurance provider must hold both an Accreditation Certificate and an Approval Certificate from ASI.
Learn more about the benefits of accreditation.
All CABs start their application by completing the application form in English and sending it to [email protected] for accreditation review.
Applicants must demonstrate compliance with scheme-specific accreditation requirements, including having a documented quality management system and clear structures to safeguard impartiality.
The cost of accreditation varies based on the scheme and scope of certification services. The Fee Schedule provides an overview of how fees are calculated, but we recommend to contact us directly for a personalized timeline and quote.