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Action required All SCC-accredited inspection bodies shall conform to the latest revised edition of the SCC Requirements and Guidance – Inspection Body Accreditation Program (RG-IBAP). Affected customers SCC-accredited...

This document is a companion to ISO/IEC 17020 and outlines unique Canadian requirements of the SCC Accreditation Program for Inspection Bodies that inspect and make a determination of conformity for products destined for the...

Version 2 – March 2025 This document describes Inspection Body Accreditation Program requirements, accreditation cycle requirements and witnessing assessment requirements.

Behind every product tested or system certified is something bigger than a single lab or certification body. It’s a global system built on mutual recognition, where trust is earned and proven through a process known as peer...

This back-to-school season, why not invest in yourself? At SCC, we offer top-tier adult learning opportunities designed to boost your skills and career prospects. Whether you're looking to master conformity assessment or dive...

We sat down with Abdel Kassou, director of Accreditation Services at the Standards Council of Canada, to learn more about his role and what drives his passion for accreditation. As a leader in ensuring that conformity...

How accredited services help SMEs build trust, open markets and grow with confidence Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—including micro and emerging businesses—form the foundation of Canada’s economy. They make up more...

We spoke with Magdalena Turlejski, quality manager at the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), to gain insights into her role and what inspires her approach to maintaining quality. As a key figure in ensuring our quality...

Trust, safety and international success Trust, a fundamental component of trading relationships, is fostered through accreditation. Using international standards and accredited conformity assessment in regulations can instill...

The North American Accreditation Forum (NAAF), a non-profit spearheaded by accreditation bodies across North America, was just launched on June 9, 2023. It provides a platform for accreditation bodies, industry associations...

Third-party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs) can now help safeguard Canada’s defence supply chain by providing third-party cyber security assurances under our new accreditation scheme as part of the Canadian Program for Cyber...