Product certification bodies (PCBs) play an important role in ensuring the quality and safety of products. PCBs assess products against relevant standards and issue certificates to demonstrate that the products meet the requirements of those standards.

Product certification is important for a number of reasons:

• It helps to protect consumers from unsafe products.
• It helps businesses to comply with regulations.
• It helps businesses to differentiate their products from the competition.
• It helps businesses to access new markets.

USAB Product Certification Body Accreditation

The United States Accreditation Board (USAB) accredits PCBs to ISO/IEC 17065, the international standard for product certification bodies. USAB accredited PCBs are competent to assess products against a wide range of standards, including:

• Safety standards
• Performance standards
• Environmental standards
• Quality standards

How to Apply for USAB Product Certification Body Accreditation

PCBs that are interested in applying for USAB accreditation can visit the USAB website for more information. The USAB website includes information on the accreditation process, the requirements for accreditation, and the costs associated with accreditation.