Inspection agencies accredited by IAS benefit from IAS’s recognition as a signatory to the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) with the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC). The MRA supports international trade by promoting confidence and acceptance of accredited inspection reports and certificates.
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Cleaning/sanitation plays a critical role in everyday activities and has significant impact on processes, products, environment and human health.
Inspection activities accreditation:
IAS accredits cleaning/sanitation related inspection activities to ISO/IEC Standard 17020 and appropriate industry specific sanitation and cleaning standards/protocols, which can vary with jurisdiction requirements. This accreditation process involves an assessment of the agencies’ competence for performing inspections and the consistency of their inspection activities related to cleaning, disinfecting and sanitation in facilities like commercial spaces, schools, medical/hospital facilities, warehouses, industrial facilities, and residential areas.
Cleaning inspection agencies may have several divisions/branches responsible for analyzing different kinds of evidence. Some of the categories under cleaning inspections are:
In today’s digitally interconnected world, cybersecurity inspections have become a vital element of organizational risk management and the protection of sensitive data and privacy. As cyber threats continue to escalate in frequency and sophistication, organizations must rely on competent, consistent, and trustworthy inspection services to identify vulnerabilities and maintain regulatory compliance.
To support this need, IAS offers accreditation of cybersecurity inspection agencies in accordance with ISO/IEC 17020. This internationally recognized standard establishes the requirements for competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of inspection bodies. IAS accreditation provides third-party assurance that cybersecurity inspection agencies operate with verified technical validity, sustained competency, and conformity to applicable regulations, international or national standards, and industry codes of practice.
As a signatory to the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for inspection body accreditation, IAS delivers independent, credible, and globally recognized assessments. IAS employs a team of highly qualified and experienced experts to evaluate the operational and technical competence of cybersecurity inspection agencies.
Accreditation by IAS ensures that inspection reports are widely accepted and trusted by regulators, industry stakeholders, and consumers alike. The IAS assessment process rigorously examines:
Through this comprehensive approach, IAS ensures that accredited cybersecurity inspection agencies deliver services of the highest quality, enhancing market confidence, supporting regulatory compliance, and reinforcing cyber resilience in a rapidly evolving threat environment.
For full recognition details, please visit the About IAS web page.
