Healthcare
Supports confidence in laboratories and related services that influence diagnosis, treatment, and patient safety.
Indicative scope
- Medical laboratories
- Testing services
- Technical competence
Build trust in competent, impartial conformity assessment.
KENAS accreditation helps conformity assessment bodies demonstrate technical competence across testing, inspection, certification, calibration, and related services, and shows you the scope, journey, and support before you apply.
- Recognized pathwaysFor laboratories, inspection bodies, and certification services.
- Confidence in resultsDemonstrates competence, impartiality, and consistent service delivery.
- Guided application supportUnderstand requirements, scope, and preparation before you apply.
Public and regulatory confidence
Reliable decisions based on competent assessment and trusted results.
Market access and assurance
Recognition for services that underpin supply chains, trade, and quality systems.
Structured applicant journey
Clearer expectations around scope, preparation, review, and support.
Services organized around the sectors KENAS supports.
Explore where accreditation applies across public-interest, industrial, and technical service areas, then identify the most relevant path for your organization.
Manufacturing and industry
Improves trust in inspection, calibration, and certification activities that underpin quality and product consistency.
Indicative scope
- Inspection bodies
- Calibration laboratories
- Certification services
Infrastructure
Provides assurance for construction, engineering, and public works decisions that rely on competent assessment services.
Indicative scope
- Materials testing
- Inspection activities
- Engineering support
Environment and climate
Strengthens confidence in environmental measurements, verification activity, and monitoring outputs used in policy and operations.
Indicative scope
- Monitoring
- Verification
- Environmental testing
Agriculture
Supports quality assurance across agricultural value chains through reliable testing, inspection, and certification services.
Indicative scope
- Food safety
- Inspection support
- Certification pathways
Laboratory services
Promotes dependable laboratory operations where measurement accuracy, traceability, and validated methods are essential.
Indicative scope
- Testing
- Calibration
- Method confidence
Accreditation schemes and scopes we offer
Every scheme KENAS operates, with the standard it is assessed against and the scopes available under it. Open a scheme to see its full scope list.
Product Certification
Certification of products, processes and services.
ISO/IEC 17065Clause 7.1
KENAS is not recognized under the ILAC/IAF MRA/MLA and AFRAC MRA for this scheme.
Persons Certification
Certification of persons against competence schemes.
ISO/IEC 17024Clause 7.2
KENAS is not recognized under the ILAC/IAF MRA/MLA and AFRAC MRA for this scheme.
Medical Testing Laboratories
Medical laboratories — quality and competence.
ISO 15189Clause 7.3ILAC / IAF MRA recognized
Management System Certification
Certification of management systems.
ISO/IEC 17021-1Clause 7.4ILAC / IAF MRA recognized
Proficiency Testing Providers
Providers of proficiency testing schemes.
ISO/IEC 17043Clause 7.5
KENAS is not recognized under the ILAC/IAF MRA/MLA and AFRAC MRA for this scheme.
Veterinary Good Clinical Practice
Veterinary good clinical practice studies.
VICH GCPClause 7.6ILAC / IAF MRA recognized
Veterinary Laboratories
Veterinary laboratories (ISO/IEC 17025 with WHA).
ISO/IEC 17025Clause 7.7ILAC / IAF MRA recognized
Validation and Verification
Validation and verification bodies.
ISO/IEC 17029Clause 7.8
KENAS is not recognized under the ILAC/IAF MRA/MLA and AFRAC MRA for this scheme.
Testing Laboratories
Testing laboratories across technical disciplines.
ISO/IEC 17025Clause 7.9ILAC / IAF MRA recognized
Calibration Laboratories
Calibration laboratories and measurement services.
ISO/IEC 17025Clause 7.10ILAC / IAF MRA recognized
Inspection
Inspection bodies (Type A, B and C).
ISO/IEC 17020Clause 7.11ILAC / IAF MRA recognized
A clear path from inquiry to accreditation decision.
Start with the right scope, prepare the required evidence, and move through review and assessment with a better understanding of what to expect.
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Explore scope and guidance
Review the relevant accreditation pathway, expected standards, and preparation guidance for your CAB.
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Prepare your application
Confirm your legal status, technical scope, quality system, personnel, and supporting records before submission.
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Submit and document review
KENAS reviews your application and documentation to confirm readiness for assessment against the selected standard.
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Assessment and decision
Qualified assessors evaluate implementation and competence, then findings move through the accreditation decision process.
Requirements and guidance
Use these as a preparation baseline before you begin a formal application.
Core readiness
- Registered legal entity and defined accreditation scope
- Documented management system aligned to the relevant standard
- Competent personnel, facilities, and equipment
Helpful guidance
- Scheme-specific requirements may vary by activity and standard
- Early inquiries help clarify documentation and technical expectations
- Supporting materials and fee guidance are available through KENAS support
Handbook, guidance, and fee information in one place.
If a download is not yet available online, contact the accreditation team and we will guide you to the right material.
Why public accreditation matters
Understand the value, scope, and next steps before entering the application workflow.
Public trust
Shows that your services are evaluated against recognized requirements.
Clear service scope
Highlights where accreditation applies across sectors and technical services.
Practical next steps
Move from inquiry to application with guidance on readiness and support.
Need help choosing the right accreditation path?
Confirm scope, understand requirements, and locate the right guidance before you apply.