Mission, vision and strategy
To underpin trust and confidence is our purpose. It defines the Dutch Accreditation Council and that is why our motto is: Moving forward with confidence! At the RvA, we consciously act on the basis of our mission and vision. We regularly reflect on the significance of the RvA’s work for society and economic trade.
This is what we do and what we stand for
Citizens and organizations would like to be able to rely on the quality of products and services. With accreditation, we enrich that trust.
Every day, we assess the competent, consistent and impartial business activities of companies and institutions. These companies and institutions test, inspect and certify. They play a crucial role in the quality of products and services.
We conduct our work in a skilled professional, transparent and unbiased way. With an accreditation statement, we confirm our confidence. This contributes to a sustainable and well-functioning international society with open trade and room for innovation.
Our strategy 2026 – 2030 in brief
We aim to add social and economic value by increasing the use of accreditation as a supervisory tool. Furthermore, we intend to use accreditation more frequently as a powerful trust mechanism for B2B transactions. In doing so, we strive to provide excellent and accessible services.
We’re building an information-driven organization that can continue to invest, innovate, and grow. By using modern technology (AI), we aim to improve the quality of our work and productivity. Information security is paramount.
As a supervisory authority, expert, and service provider, we are competent. Our people continuously develop their skills. We are proud of everyone’s contributions and, together with our stakeholders, make a difference. We conduct thorough and risk-based supervision. We have in-depth knowledge of accreditation standards and the TIC sector and are well-informed about developments from the government and the European Commission.
We also use our expertise to support our stakeholders, develop new value propositions and contribute to harmonization and innovation.
In this way, we contribute to a reliable and balanced Dutch and international quality infrastructure in which public and private supervision reinforce each other.