What is EA?

The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) is the Association of the national accreditation bodies that provide accreditation of the following conformity assessment activities:

Calibration
Testing
Inspection
Certification of management systems
Certification of products
Certification of personnel

EA operates under Memoranda of Understanding with the Commission of the European Communities and EFTA.

The Members of EA are the nationally recognised accreditation bodies of the member countries, or the candidate countries, of the European Union and EFTA. Associate Membership is open to nationally recognised accreditation bodies in countries in the European geographical area. All members have to be able to demonstrate that they operate an accreditation system compatible with the applicable international standards.

The members agree common policies with regard to accreditation and work towards the mutual recognition that is achieved through membership of the EA Multilateral Recognition Agreement. They are advised by a formally constituted Advisory Board (EAAB) which is representative of the stakeholders of accreditation at the European level.

The EA Website www.european-accreditation.org