Resources
The ISAB Resource Center serves as the central repository for official guidance, policy frameworks, and application kits supporting Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs), regulators, and technical assessors worldwide. Built upon ISO/IEC 17011 principles, our document library provides direct access to the normative criteria required to maintain competence, impartiality, and compliance—including core rules of procedure, mark usage guidelines, and formal complaints processes that reinforce trust in global accreditation.To streamline the accreditation lifecycle, we offer complete application packages and technical guidance across all ISO/IEC operational scopes—from testing and calibration laboratories to management system certification and inspection bodies. Applicants can access official application forms, scope extension requests, fee schedules, and assessor qualification criteria. Furthermore, ISAB provides technical publications on measurement uncertainty, audit time calculations, and independence criteria to help organizations meet rigorous standards.The resource center also regularly publishes insights on global quality infrastructure, featuring annual industry reports, quarterly technical bulletins on standard revisions, and case studies on public sector accreditation. Whether you are preparing for an initial assessment, managing an ongoing surveillance cycle, or seeking specialized guidance, the ISAB Secretariat ensures global stakeholders remain fully informed and compliant.
Publications
Administrative, technical policies, and peer-evaluation rules governing the Accreditation Body (AB) itself.