About Ansi-asq national accreditation board/anab
ANAB: The Leading Accreditation Body in North America
ANAB, the ANSI National Accreditation Board, is a non-profit organization that provides accreditation services to various industries and organizations worldwide. With over 75 countries under its belt, ANAB is the largest accreditation body in North America.
The organization was established in 2005 as a merger between two of the most respected accreditation bodies in the United States - the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Registrar Accreditation Board (RAB). Since then, ANAB has been providing world-class accreditation services to various industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, environmental management systems, information security management systems and many more.
ANAB's mission is to provide impartial and reliable third-party assessments of conformity assessment bodies such as testing laboratories, certification bodies and inspection bodies. This ensures that these organizations are competent enough to carry out their respective tasks effectively. ANAB's accreditations are recognized globally by regulatory authorities and industry associations alike.
One of ANAB's core values is customer satisfaction. The organization strives to provide excellent customer service by ensuring that its clients receive timely responses to their queries or concerns. Additionally, ANAB provides training programs for its clients' personnel on how best to implement quality management systems within their organizations.
ANAB also offers a wide range of accreditations for different types of conformity assessment activities such as ISO/IEC 17025 for testing laboratories; ISO/IEC 17021-1 for certification bodies; ISO/IEC 17020 for inspection bodies; ISO/IEC 27001 for information security management systems; among others.
In addition to providing accreditation services directly to conformity assessment bodies (CABS), ANAB also collaborates with other organizations such as government agencies and industry associations. This collaboration helps ensure that there are consistent standards across different sectors while promoting public safety and consumer protection.
One notable partnership is with NIST MEP (National Institute of Standards & Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership). Together they offer an innovative program called "Manufacturing Extension Partnership Quality Management System" which helps small manufacturers improve their quality management system through training programs provided by both parties.
Another partnership worth mentioning is with IAQG (International Aerospace Quality Group). Together they developed AS9104-1 which outlines requirements for aviation suppliers seeking certification from accredited certification bodies like ANAB. This standard ensures consistency across all aviation suppliers while promoting safety within this critical sector.
In conclusion, if you're looking for an accredited conformity assessment body or need assistance improving your quality management system within your organization - look no further than ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB). With over a decade of experience providing world-class accreditation services globally - you can trust them with your business needs!