INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL RULES AND COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF ACCREDITATION

DANAKs accreditation work is very much a part of an international effort for accreditation.

This applies both to the EU's regulatory framework and in relation to cooperation between countries - within the EU and globally.

The international cooperation ensures that the accreditations can be recognised across national borders. Thus facilitating international trade.

  • In Europe accreditation is regulated by EU Regulation No. 765, adopted in 2008.
    Read about EU Regulation 765

  • Among European countries concrete cooperation in the field of accreditation and mutual recognition is done via the organisation EA, the European co-operation for Accreditation.
    Read about EA. Or go to EA's website: EA
  • On a global scale countries of the world cooperate on accreditation in the two organizations ILAC and IAF.
    Read more about ILAC and IAF. Or go to their websites: ILAC IAF