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18 Dec., 2024

GAC has achieved the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (IAF MLA)

The GCC Accreditation Center (GAC) is proud to announce another significant milestone with its recognition under the IAF Multilateral Recognition ...

04 Dec., 2024

GAC Signs Cooperation Agreement with Muscat Municipality to Enhance Quality ...

As part of its mission to foster collaboration and elevate standards of accreditation and quality assurance across the Gulf region, the GCC Accred ...

23 Oct., 2024

GAC Signs MoU with Vietnam Accreditation Body and Explores Halal System Coll ...

On the sidelines of the International Halal Forum in Vietnam, and in the presence of H.E. Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh and H.E. Minis ...

11 Oct., 2024

GCC Accreditation Center Nominated to Chair the IAF International Recognitio ...

The GCC Accreditation Center (GAC) is proud to announce the nomination of Eng. Brahim Houla to chair the International Recognition Committee (MLA) ...

10 Oct., 2024

GCC Accreditation Center Participates in IAF/ILAC Annual Meetings 2024 in Berlin

GCC Accreditation Center Strengthens Global Collaboration at IAF/ILAC Annual Meetings in Berlin The GCC Accreditation Center (GAC) continues to ...

26 Sept., 2024

GAC Signs MOA with Azerbaijan Accreditation Center at Second Azerbaijani-Gul ...

On September 25-26, 2024, during the Second Azerbaijani-Gulf Economic Forum in Baku, Eng. Moteb S. Al-Mezani, the Director General of the GCC Accr ...

18 July, 2024

GAC Proudly Collaborates with Partners EIAC & ENAS in Hosting APAC 2024

Dubai, UAE – July 17, 2024 GCC Accreditation Center, with Partners EIAC & ENAS, Leads Historic Asia-Pacific Accreditation Organization Annu ...

15 July, 2024

GAC Hosts the APAC Annual Meetings 2024 with EIAC and ENAS

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - July 13, 2024 The GCC Accreditation Center (GAC), in collaboration with the Emirates International Accreditation ...

09 June, 2024

GCC Accreditation Center Branch in the Sultanate of Oman

The GCC Accreditation Center, joined with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion in the Sultanate of Oman, participated in ...

19 May, 2024

GAC’s Director General at the International Economic Forum “Russ ...

Kazan, May 14-19, 2024: At the prestigious International Economic Forum "Russia-Islamic World," Kazan Forum 2024 GAC's Director General assumed a ...

07 May, 2024

Belarus Delegation Visits GCC Accreditation Center to Bolster Cooperation on ...

Riyadh, May 7, 2024: The GCC Accreditation Center (GAC) welcomed a high-profile delegation from Belarus, marking a significant step towards enhanc ...

01 May, 2024

GAC Signs MOU with Uzbekistan’s Accreditation Center (O’ZAKK)

GCC Accreditation Center Strengthens Ties with Uzbek Center for Accreditation (O'ZAKK) through MOU Signing: In a bid to fortify regio ...

24 Apr., 2024

The 19th Meeting of the Board of Directors of the GCC Accreditation Center i ...

The Board Directors of GCC Accreditation Center concluded its nineteenth meeting in Doha on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. The meeting, chaired by His ...

23 Apr., 2024

GAC to Host APAC2024 Annual Meeting in Dubai with EIAC and ENAS

GCC Accreditation Center Teams Up with the Emirates National Accreditation System (ENAS) and the Emirates International Accreditation Center (EIAC ...

27 Feb., 2024

GCC Accreditation Center Forges Health Partnership with Oman Ministry of Health

GCC Accreditation Center Forges Partnership with Oman Ministry of Health In a landmark collaboration poised to elevate healthcare standards in ...

26 Feb., 2024

Omani Environment Authority and GAC Signing Cooperation Program

GCC Accreditation Center and Omani Environment Authority Join Forces for Environmental Safety Amidst the vibrant discussions of the Oman Enviro ...

15 Feb., 2024

GAC Signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Public Works ...

GCC Accreditation Center and Kuwaiti Ministry of Public Works Forge Partnership to Enhance Quality Infrastructure In a strategic move aimed at ...

12 Feb., 2024

GCC Accreditation Center Strengthens Partnership with Omani Accreditation Center

GCC Accreditation Center Strengthens Partnership with Omani Accreditation Center In a landmark move towards bolstering conformity assessment pr ...

07 Feb., 2024

GCC Accreditation Center at Bahrain Forum for Halal Industry and Services

GCC Accreditation Center at Bahrain Forum for Halal Industry and Services As a pivotal participant in the Bahrain Forum and Exhibition for Hala ...

06 Feb., 2024

GAC Elevates Child Safety Standards with Conclusion of Toy Inspection Progra ...

GAC Elevates Child Safety Standards with Conclusion of Toy Inspection Program in Kuwait: In a landmark initiative aimed at bolstering child saf ...

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The GCC was distinguished by providing courses, seminars, and training programs via online technology in line with the circumstances that may arise, and in keeping with the progress and development of information technology. In addition, we offer offline courses.

More than 421 accredited bodies choose GAC

Who are we

About GAC

The GCC Accreditation Center is one of the most visible successes of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, as it is the first and fastest multi-economy accreditation agency in the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific to gain international recognition.

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Services

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The services we offer foster mutual confidence between service providers and consumers

Conformity Assessment Body Registration (PAI)

In reference to the announcement from the Public Authority for Industry (PAI) on the registration of the Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) wishing to provide services under the PAI directives and technical regulations, this form allows to CABs to apply for the registration. Only third-party Inspection bodies, certification bodies and Labs are eligible to apply. Please […]

ISO/IEC 17029 Conformity Assessment – General Principles and Requirements for Validation and Verification Bodies

ISO/IEC 17029 outlines the general principles and requirements for the competence, consistent operation, and impartiality of bodies conducting validation and verification as part of conformity assessment activities. GAC offers accreditation for validation and verification bodies under ISO/IEC 17029, ensuring they meet the highest standards of impartiality, competence, and reliability. This accreditation enhances trust and credibility […]

Accreditation of Testing Laboratories

GCC Accreditation Center provides accreditation services in the scheme of Testing Laboratories according to ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Accreditation of Medical Laboratories

GCC Accreditation Center provides accreditation services in the scheme of Medical laboratories according to ISO 15189:2012

Accreditation of Inspection Bodies

GCC Accreditation Center provides accreditation services in the scheme of ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Conformity assessment — Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection

Accreditation of Calibration Laboratories

GCC Accreditation Center provides accreditation services in the scheme of Calibration Laboratories according to ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Accreditation of Product Certification Bodies

GCC Accreditation Center provides accreditation services according to ISO/IEC 17065:2012

Management System Certification Bodies

GCC Accreditation Center provides accreditation services according to ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015

Accreditation for Persons Certification

GCC Accreditation Center provides accreditation services in the scheme of Certification of Persons according to ISO/IEC 17024:2012

Technical Assessment for Notification Purposes

With regards to the agreement with GCC Standardization Organization "GSO", GAC is in charge to conduct technical assessment for the notification according the technical regulations for some products such as Toys (BD-131704-01) and Low Voltage Electrical Equipment and Appliances (BD-142004-01).

Accreditation of HALAL Certification Bodies

GCC Accreditation Center provides accreditation services in the scheme of Halal Certification according to the standard GSO 2055-2:2021.

Assessor Qualification

Accreditation depends mostly on the assessment process, which is based on the effectiveness of technical competence of assessors. Accordingly, GAC is keen to attract skilled persons in all areas of accreditation from all over the world with the advantage for the ones belonging to the countries of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Training

GCC Accreditation Center provides specialized training services in the field of accreditation to support building technical capacities

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The significance of accreditation and the process of obtaining it

The significance of accreditation is in its ability to be a dependable means of international trade through mutual acknowledgment between countries and economic

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Apply for Accreditation

Submit an application form through website or email

Document Review

GCC Accreditation Center reviews the documentations as part of assessment preparation.

Initial Assessment

Assigned assessment team conducts the initial assessment

Decision Making Process

Accreditation decision committee and accreditation decision manager reviews the assessment's deliverables & make accreditation decision issuance of accreditation.

Outcomes of the Assessment

Assessment reports, the nonconformity cases, scope of accreditation, corrective action evidence, assessment team recommendation on accreditation, etc.

Closure of Findings

CAB submits corrective action evidence for closure of findings within allowed time limit