Moving forward with confidence
Every day we drink water from the tap, plug in the socket and take the train. We do this without thinking about it and fortunately we can.
Citizens and companies want to rely on the quality and safety of products and services. Accreditation strengthens that trust.
In the Netherlands products and services are extensively checked for quality and safety. For example in construction, healthcare, food & feed, industry and ICT. This is done according to rules and standards.
The RvA assessess the business activities of companies and institutions that test, inspect, certify, calibrate and validate products and services. We test whether they do their work well. If that is the case, we grant accreditation. This is how we contribute to ensuring that everyone can trust that the safety and quality of products and services are in order.
Discover about accreditation
How does it work and why is it important?
Interesting stories
Discover how the RvA has improved the work for clients, and has strengthened the relationships with stakeholders.
This is how accreditation contributes to sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.
The usefulness of standards >
The vision of Maud Damme from NEN: “Rules and standards are the essential invisible cement of our society”.
The value of accreditation >
Rogier Giepman of TNO: “Independent testing and product innovation accelerate the energy transition.”
Start an accreditation application
To qualify for accreditation, your organization should meet a number of conditions. By answering the questions in the quick scan, you will immediately receive an indication showing whether submitting an application is useful for you.
To apply for an accreditation extension, go to aanvraagtool
