A credible, internationally aligned accreditation foundation focused on technical competence, impartiality and confidence in laboratory services.
The Conformity and Accreditation Foundation (CAF) was established on 16 July 2026 with the objective of providing reliable, transparent and efficient accreditation services.
CAF supports conformity assessment bodies in demonstrating their technical competence and compliance with internationally recognized standards. Through systematic and evidence-based assessment, CAF evaluates people, resources, facilities, technical processes and management systems.
Assessment of technical capability, qualified personnel and appropriate resources.
Independent, objective assessment and evidence-based accreditation decisions.
Structured processes that support dependable assessment outcomes.
Responsible protection of information obtained throughout assessment activities.
Clear processes, defined requirements and documented evidence supporting decisions.
CAF establishes its accreditation processes with reference to ISO/IEC 17011, the international standard for accreditation bodies that accredit conformity assessment bodies.