New Zealand Accreditation Authority
International Accreditation New Zealand is the national authority for the accreditation of testing and calibration laboratories, inspection bodies and radiology services. We promote the development and maintenance of good practice in testing and inspection and maintain a registration scheme for organisations that comply with that practice.
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Assurance of technical competence
IANZ accreditation is for laboratories and inspection bodies needing to demonstrate technical competence. For some it may be to satisfy requirements set by regulators or specifiers; for others it is because they want to gain a market advantage or to satisfy themselves and their customers that their business is performing to international standards.
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Find an accredited body
Choosing an IANZ accredited laboratory or inspection body is a wise move if your organisation wants certainty in knowing the best technical standards have been followed in testing and inspection. The range of tests and inspections is wide and varied, and accredited reports and results are recognised throughout the world.
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Accreditation worldwide
Worldwide, there are accreditation bodies doing the same things as IANZ. Between them, formal arrangements have been established to make it easier for goods and services to move across borders. Regulators and specifiers worldwide can have confidence in accredited results and reports, no matter what country they come from.
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Training courses
You can learn about accreditation and certification standards, and how to make them work for your organisation, from regular training courses run by the New Zealand Quality College.

IANZ publications
IANZ information is free. After all, IANZ is here to promote good laboratory and inspection body management practice and is keen that you have all the help you need. Much of what is included on this website can be downloaded, including publications essential for being accredited.