USAB Accreditation Procedure

The USAB accreditation process involves the following steps:

1. Application: The organization submits an application to USAB, which includes information about the organization’s management system, quality management system, and technical competence.
2. Document review: USAB reviews the organization’s application and supporting documentation to assess the organization’s readiness for accreditation.
3. On-site assessment: USAB conducts an on-site assessment of the organization’s facilities and operations to verify that the organization meets USAB’s accreditation standards.
4. Accreditation decision: USAB’s Accreditation Committee reviews the results of the document review and on-site assessment and makes a decision on whether to grant accreditation.
5. Surveillance: Accredited organizations are subject to regular surveillance assessments to ensure that they continue to meet USAB’s accreditation standards.

Detailed explanation of each step:

Application:

The organization’s application should include the following information:

• A description of the organization’s activities
• A copy of the organization’s management system
• A copy of the organization’s quality management system
• A description of the organization’s technical competence

Document review:

USAB will review the organization’s application and supporting documentation to assess the organization’s readiness for accreditation. USAB may request additional information from the organization during this process.

On-site assessment:

If the organization’s application and supporting documentation are satisfactory, USAB will conduct an on-site assessment of the organization’s facilities and operations. The on-site assessment will typically involve interviews with staff, observation of work activities, and review of records.

Accreditation decision:

USAB’s Accreditation Committee will review the results of the document review and on-site assessment and make a decision on whether to grant accreditation. If accredited, the organization will be issued an accreditation certificate and will be listed on USAB’s website.

Surveillance:

Accredited organizations are subject to regular surveillance assessments to ensure that they continue to meet USAB’s accreditation standards. Surveillance assessments typically involve a review of the organization’s records and an on-site assessment.

Timeline:

The USAB accreditation process typically takes 6-12 months to complete. The actual timeline will vary depending on the size and complexity of the organization and the scope of accreditation.

Cost:

The cost of USAB accreditation varies depending on the scope of accreditation and the size and complexity of the organization. USAB offers a fee calculator on its website to help organizations estimate the cost of accreditation.

Conclusion

USAB accreditation is a valuable tool for organizations that are committed to quality and excellence. USAB accreditation can help organizations to improve their performance, reduce risk, and access new markets and customers.