Building Global Community for standards and benchmarks
Pennsylvania Accreditation Centre (PAC) is an Independent, International Accreditation Body (AB). It works to serve Global Communities of Businesses and Consumers. PAC accredits appropriately qualified independent third-party Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) Such as Certification Bodies, Inspection Bodies, Testing & Calibration Laboratories and Medical Laboratories to ensure that their competence to carry out specific tasks is as per the international standards & the benchmarks.
Currently PAC is an associate member of APAC, and is seeking to be a signatory member according to the rules and regulations of APAC.
PAC is a trading name for Pennsylvania Accreditation Centre Inc. a non-profit organization established in the State of Pennsylvania, USA. PAC is always trying to keep up with the international accreditation standards to give its clients the required international recognition.
How we serve
PAC operates in accordance with the requirements, criteria, rules and regulations laid down in the following documents:
The requirements of
the
international standard ISO/IEC 17011, General requirements for bodies
providing
assessments and accreditation of conformity assessment bodies.
The requirements and other benchmarks as stipulated in the Mandatory Documents published by the Regional & International Incorporations APAC, IAF, & ILAC. PAC is also bound by the code of conduct of APAC even before joining.
Legally established objectives as per Memorandum & Articles of Association with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Organization it accredits and recognizes by virtue of these applicant and accredited bodies pledging support for the mission and objectives of PAC and ensuring that their actions are according to that policy. It is an independent, impartial and non-governmental body and makes no claim to be connected with any government.
To have accreditation at the top of the conformity assessment activities, and to give confidences in the competence of the conformity assessment bodies to ensure the credibility of their reports & certificates in compliance with international standards regionally and internationally.
PAC is mandated for providing and applying
its
accreditation service and maintains an international
recognition, improve
the competence of Conformity accredited bodies through an
impartial
mechanism to facilitate the national trade and enhancing
national
Economy.
To achieve and maintain a Mutual Recognition
Arrangement
(MRA) with the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC).
Also,
achieve and maintain a Multi-Lateral Arrangement (MLA) with
the
International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and Mutual
Recognition Agreement
(MRA) with the International Laboratory Accreditation
Cooperation
(ILAC).
To facilitate and participate in the
improvement of the
State of Pennsylvania, USA quality/conformity assessment
infrastructure
by providing an internationally recognized and effective
accreditation
and monitoring system in accordance with international rules
and
standards.
To help enhancing the reputation of its
customer
Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) in the USA and
abroad.
To
increase the competitiveness of goods and products, locally
and
internationally through the international confidence of the
accreditation
of the Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) such as:
inspection bodies,
certification bodies, testing & calibration laboratories.
Global Passport For Enterprises
To help businesses access global markets, PAC is seeking Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs) with many economies. These MRAs are crucial in building confidence in the competency and capability of an international network of accredited CABs.
They serve as a global passport
for
enterprises, help companies gain acceptance in overseas markets and
reduce the
need for re-testing, re-inspection or re-certification of their
products upon
entry into importing countries. The international recognition helps
companies
reduce unnecessary costs and time when entering foreign
markets.
PAC is
seeking and has developed some formal relationships with the
Regional/International Organizations.
