A key role for DEB is establishing international arrangements with other countries to accept one another’s certificates and inspection reports and so removing a technical barrier to trade.
DEB is an active member of the key accreditation organisations including the International council of accreditation bodies (ICAB)
DEB offers tailored training courses to accreditation bodies for the following standards.
ISO/IEC 17011 – Conformity assessment — General requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies.
ISO/IEC 17020 – General criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection.
ISO/IEC Guide 65 – General requirements for bodies operating product certification systems.
ISO/IEC 17021 – Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems.
ISO/IEC 17024 – Conformity assessment — General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons.
ISO/ TS 22003 – Food safety management systems — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of food safety management systems.
ISO 14065 – Greenhouse gases – Requirements for greenhouse gas validation and verification bodies for use in accreditation or other forms of recognition.
Courses are provided in English and are presented by senior assessment personnel who have extensive accreditation experience.
Current fees for above courses is EURO 3000 per day + logistic expenses at actual.