Representation

ABCB is a Member of UKAS and is also represented on the following bodies:

UKAS Policy Advisory Committee [PAC]
ABCB has two seats on this committee and its membership enables influence to be directly exerted upon UKAS policy development.
Standards Committees
ABCB membership of a number of Standards Committees involves the Association in the development of conformity standards at both BSI and ISO/CASCO levels.
European Federation of Associations of Certification Bodies [EFAC]
ABCB is a founder member of EFAC which has members representing the interests of accredited certification bodies Europe-wide.
International Committees
ABCB is an active member of the International Accreditation Forum, [IAF], through its membership of EFAC, and represents the interests of members on the:
- IAF Technical Committee, responsible for the development of guidance to and interpretation of Standards.
- IAF MLA Committee, responsible for the development and management of the MLA
ABCB also represents EFAC on the EA Certification Committee [EACC] and the EACC Food Committee. The Chief Executive is a member of the EA Advisory Board, [EAAB], and ABCB also provides the Chairman of EFAC.

Due to the ever-changing nature of the Association’s representation it is not possible to maintain an accurate Representation List on the website. An up-to-date version is available on request from the ABCB Secretariat.