Independent accreditation
Independent Accreditation. Clear Pathways. International Standards.
ISCB provides independent accreditation pathways for laboratories, inspection bodies, certification bodies and other conformity-assessment organisations.
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Start with what your organisation does
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Proficiency Testing Laboratory
ISO/IEC 17043Explore requirements →Inspection Bodies
ISO/IEC 17020Explore requirements →Management System
ISO/IEC 17021-1Explore requirements →Personnel Certification
ISO/IEC 17024Explore requirements →Laboratory Accreditation
ISO/IEC 17025Explore requirements →Medical Laboratory
ISO 15189Explore requirements →Biobank Accreditation
ISO 20387Explore requirements →Accreditation directory
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Search for an accredited organisation and confirm its current scope and status.
IndependentImpartial assessment and decisions
CompetentSector-informed technical evaluation
ConsistentStructured ISO-based processes
InternationalSupporting organisations across markets
A clear pathway
From enquiry to verified accreditation
Each decision is based on the defined scope and objective evidence of competence, impartiality and consistent operation.
1Find your route
2Prepare evidence
3Apply and agree scope
4Assessment and decision
5Accredit and verify
Accreditation programmes
Routes designed for your conformity assessment activity
Explore ISCB accreditation for organisations that certify, test, inspect and verify.
Product Certification
Independent assessment against internationally recognised requirements for competence and impartiality.
Explore programme →Proficiency Testing Laboratory
Independent assessment against internationally recognised requirements for competence and impartiality.
Explore programme →Inspection Bodies
Independent assessment against internationally recognised requirements for competence and impartiality.
Explore programme →Management System
Independent assessment against internationally recognised requirements for competence and impartiality.
Explore programme →Personnel Certification
Independent assessment against internationally recognised requirements for competence and impartiality.
Explore programme →Laboratory Accreditation
Independent assessment against internationally recognised requirements for competence and impartiality.
Explore programme →Medical Laboratory
Independent assessment against internationally recognised requirements for competence and impartiality.
Explore programme →Biobank Accreditation
Independent assessment against internationally recognised requirements for competence and impartiality.
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About ISCB
International Services for Certification Bodies
We help organisations demonstrate competence, impartiality and consistency through transparent accreditation services that support international confidence.
Discover ISCBWhy ISCB
Evidence before claims
A transparent accreditation service should make its process, requirements and verification routes easy to inspect.
Independent
Impartial assessment and decisions separated from commercial pressure.
Transparent
Published routes, requirements, process steps and scope-based fees.
Technical
Programme requirements aligned with the applicable ISO or ISO/IEC standard.
Accessible
Guided route, readiness and quotation tools in one coherent journey.
Verifiable
A public directory for checking current accreditation status and scope.
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Tell us the programme, locations and intended scope. ISCB will review the assessment factors before quoting.
Professional development
View all courses →Courses arranged by standard
Course
ISO 20387 Biobanking Awareness Course
Explore the key concepts and training objectives of ISO 20387:2018 biobanking standards for professionals.
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Course
ISO 20387 Internal Auditor Course
Master biobanking standards and enhance your auditing skills with our ISO 20387 Internal Auditor Course.
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Course
ISO 17025 Awareness Course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to ISO/IEC 17025:2017, focusing on laboratory competence and accreditation.
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Course
ISO 17025 Internal Auditor Course
Master the principles of ISO 17025 and internal auditing through our comprehensive course designed for laboratory professionals.
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Course
ISO 15189 Awareness Course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to ISO 15189, focusing on quality management in medical laboratories.
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ISO 15189 Internal Auditor Course
Enhance your skills in laboratory quality management with our ISO 15189 Internal Auditor Course. Prepare for accreditation effectively.
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Browse resources →Resources and insight
Resource
ISO 17025 accreditation cost and timeline
A practical planning guide to ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation costs, timeframes and the factors that most influence both.
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How to become an accredited certification body
From choosing the right accreditation standard to assessment and decision: a step-by-step route for new certification bodies.
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ISO 17021 accreditation requirements
The essential ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements for management-system certification bodies, organised as an implementation checklist.
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Apply for accreditation
Apply online or download the application pack for your accreditation route.