Welcome to the Global Standard Accreditation Board (GSAB)
Welcome to the Global Standard Accreditation Board (GSAB)
GSAB is an independent, National Accreditation Body that evaluates and accredits Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) to ensure their technical competence, impartiality, and reliability. Established with a commitment to uphold the highest level of trust in conformity assessment, GSAB operates fully in accordance with ISO/IEC 17011:2017 and aligns its activities with the cooperative frameworks of ILAC, IAF, and IAAC.
Our primary mission is to strengthen national and international confidence in accredited testing, inspection, and certification results through transparent governance, technical excellence, and continual improvement.
Key Highlights of GSAB:
• Independent and impartial U.S. Accreditation Body
• Operating in full alignment with ISO/IEC 17011 and ILAC/IAF MLA principles
• Strong engagement toward IAAC regional membership and mutual recognition
• Technical scope covering testing, calibration, inspection, certification, and proficiency testing
Our Vision
To be recognized as a trusted accreditation body in the Americas and beyond, facilitating international acceptance of test results, inspection reports, and certification decisions through cooperation with global accreditation networks such as IAAC, ILAC, and IAF.
Our Mission
To strengthen confidence in accredited conformity assessment services by promoting competence, impartiality, and consistency, thereby contributing to safer products, reliable services, and sustainable trade.
The GSAB Accreditation Program is built around the following core objectives
Promote International Confidence
Facilitate global acceptance of accredited results through alignment with ILAC, IAF, and regional cooperation bodies (IAAC).
Enhance Technical Competence
Verify that accredited organizations consistently demonstrate technical proficiency, valid methods, and reliable outcomes.
Safeguard Impartiality and Integrity
Ensure transparency, independence, and freedom from conflicts of interest throughout all accreditation activities.
Encourage Continuous t
Foster innovation and quality enhancement within conformity assessment bodies (CABs).