The International Accreditation Service (IAS) is a non-profit, internationally recognized accreditation body based in the United States. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the International Code Council (ICC) and provides third-party accreditation services for a variety of organizations and programs globally.

  • IAS accredits organizations that perform:
  • Inspection
  • Testing and calibration
  • Product certification
  • Personnel certification
  • Management system certification
  • Building departments, special inspection agencies, and more.

International Recognition

IAS is a signatory to major international multilateral recognition arrangements:

  • International Accreditation Forum (IAF MLA)
  • International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC MRA)
  • Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC MRA)

This ensures that accreditations granted by IAS are recognized worldwide, helping organizations expand into global markets.

Standards Covered by IAS Accreditation

IAS offers accreditation under several international standards, including:

  • ISO/IEC 17020 – Inspection bodies
  • ISO/IEC 17021 – Management system certification bodies
  • ISO/IEC 17025 – Testing and calibration laboratories
  • ISO/IEC 17065 – Product certification bodies
  • ISO/IEC 17024 – Personnel certification bodies
  • ISO 14065 – Greenhouse gas verification/validation
  • ISO 50001 – Energy management systems (via certification bodies)

DAS is providing IAS accredited certification for multiple standards through SMG Inc. Cananada.