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Case Studies
71 items
Together with EMA to mitigate climate change
Accreditation empowers urban green energy initiatives
Accreditation empowers the “Top Runner” PV Program
Accreditation empowers the development of “zero-carbon villages”
Establishing the Central Role of Conformity Assessment in Digital Supply Chains
Accreditation of Validation and Verification Supporting Net-zero Policies
Advancing Sustainable Waste Management: An Accredited Voluntary Certification Scheme for Large Commercial and Industrial On-Site Systems
Accreditation for the Efficient use of Water
Water Efficient Product Labelling Scheme (WEPLS) by the National Water Services Commission (SPAN)
Energy efficiency programme by the Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga)
Title Utilization of “JCSS” standard gas for monitoring exhaust gases in the atmospheric environment
Strengthening environmental validation & verification schemes through accreditation
Implementing a reliable certification system in food production chains.
Waste management in Poland
Protection of the earth’s surface
Accreditation, delivering confidence in the energy efficiency conditions of cogeneration plants
ICAO CORSIA
CNAS accredited laboratories contributed to the success of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
Valencia requires emissions control accreditation for activities that potentially pollute the atmosphere
China uses energy/water conservation product certification to save resources
Accredited testing in the waste management sector
Accreditation supports a clean and safe environment in Poland
The European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO) and European Accreditation (EA) continue their cooperation for accreditation of plant pest diagnostic laboratories
Certification scheme supports animal welfare, conservation, research, education and security in the zoological sector
Supporting energy efficiency in China
Controlling environmental impact in China
Extremadura requires accredited inspection for managing waste in electrical and electronic equipment installations
Water sampling and examination must be carried out in accredited labs
Minimising the environmental impact of pollution from rain water runoff
Supporting the safe recycling of ships
How Accredited services have had a positive and practical impact on The National Environmental Laboratory
Using accreditation to underpin technical decisions in Sri Lanka
Accredited testing underpin Sri Lankan Environmental (Air Emission, Fuel and Vehicle Importation Standards) Regulations
Supporting the development of renewable fuels in Europe
Regional Public Administration relies on accreditation to control contaminated soils
The French Public Authorities launches the Energy and Ecological Transition for Climate Label
Delivering confidence for EU ETS Verification Accreditation
Ensuring the competence of site investigations
Scotland’s Environment Agency uses accreditation to monitor operator emissions.
Ensuring the safety of animal by-products
Noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors
CO2 emissions verification in the shipping sector according to regulation (UE) 2015/757
State Regulator relies on accredited inspection to support pollution control measures
Accredited laboratories support compliance monitoring of permissible limits of discharges, emissions of air contaminants and waste generated by industry
Supporting Cork’s regulatory monitoring of industrial and municipal wastewater discharges
Reliability of Soil testing results supported by accreditation
Jordanian Ministry requires environmental audits to be covered by accreditation
Air quality of the workplace supported by accredited laboratories
Singapore – Public Utilities (Water Supply) Regulations
Sustainable Event Management certification for COP21 Climate Change conference
Global accreditation system core to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
US DoE recognises testing from ILAC MRA signatories
EPA requires testing and certification of residential wood burners
Czech Ministry use accredited laboratories to manage hazardous waste
US Department of Energy program uses energy management standard
Leading ISO standards support environmental management
Accredited certification helping the EU to reach the European energy efficiency 2020
Government supported energy efficiency programmes backed by ILAC MRA
Laboratories analysis in support of restoration work for US Dept. of Defence backed by accreditation
Swedish Minister of trade advocates standards to tackle complex climate change issues
Norwegian ministry stipulates hospitals gain accredited certification to ISO 14001
Taiwan Ministry supports ISO 50001 certification
Public Sector bodies implement ISO 50001 to reduce energy costs
Accredited certification assists local government to meet their environmental objectives
The Green Deal, an environmental initiative to revolutionize domestic energy efficiency
Accreditation underpins South Africa’s energy efficiency tax incentive scheme
Canadian province requires laboratories to be accredited to carry out environmental testing
Chile’s Department of Health requires testing of hazardous waste in an accredited laboratory
Accredited inspection supports government policy for the environmental sustainability of buildings
Italy’s Ministry of the Environment uses accredited certification to manage competence of installation and maintenance engineers
The New Approach in the European Union
Research
33 items
Innovation Dynamics and the Role of Quality Infrastructure – UK (2012)
Insurance association: Standards and Accreditation support risk and add value – UK (2018)
Standards Support Business Competitiveness in Colombia (2018)
The Economic Value of Accreditation in Australia (April 2018)
The Impact of Standardization and Standards on Innovation (November 2013)
Effectiveness of accreditation to support EU Single Market (2013-2017)
UK business report uses 9001 as an indicator of Good Governance
Accreditation cited as a tool to achieve ethical regulation
Accreditation plays a significant role in facilitating trade, employment and GDP
Experience in the Market Surveillance of ISO 9001 QMS (UNIDO 2017)
Trade-related International Regulatory Cooperation – A theoretical framework (OECD, 2016)
World Bank Policy National Quality Infrastructure Brief (World Bank, 2013)
National Quality Infrastructure: Vital Link to Global Trade and Investment Competitiveness (World Bank, 2016)
ISO 9001 – Relevance and impact in Brazil (September 2016)
The Value of Accreditation (UK, 2016)
UNIDO report: ISO 9001- Its Relevance and Impact In China
External knowledge sourcing and involvement in standardization-Evidence from the community innovation survey
Exploring Business Benefits of Internationally Recognized Certifications
The National Quality Infrastructure – A tool for competitiveness, trade and well-being (The World Bank, March 2013)
The Economic Value of Standards in the UK (June 2015)
The economic value of standards
Covenants with weak swords: ISO 14001 and facilities’ environmental performance
Identifying the Factors Which Affect the Decision to Attain ISO 14000
Green clubs and voluntary governance: ISO 14001 and firms’ regulatory compliance
Implementing ISO 14001: is it beneficial for firms in newly industrialized Malaysia
Assessing the Impact of Environmental Management Systems on Corporate and Environmental Performance
A study of compliance with environmental regulations of ISO 14001 certified companies in Korea
ISO 14001 in environmental supply chain practices
Is an environmental management system able to influence environmental and competitive advantage?
Does ISO 14001 work in Brazil?
ISO 14001 and solid waste generation rates in US manufacturing organizations: an analysis of relationship
The role of environmental management in sustainable business development: A multi-country investigation
Certification and Integration of Environment with Quality and Safety – A Path to Sustained Success
Supporting Material
38 items
Ensuring Quality to Gain Access to Global Markets (The World Bank, 2019)
Standards for the SDGs
Good governance in developing a quality infrastructure system (UNIDO)
An introduction to Environmental Technology Verification
Chinese Accreditation body (CNAS) create Public Sector Brochure
How accredited verification helps meet Regulation
Strategic Roadmap for the Quality Infrastructure of the Americas launched
Directory of accredited CABs in West Africa (August 2017)
The Quality Infrastructure in Grenada
UNECE trade recommendations reference accreditation
The case for accreditation
How do we look for the best quality?
A step by step guide to gaining accreditation
COMPETENCY OR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BASED STANDARDS?
ISO Guidance for SMEs using ISO 9001 for quality management
The benefits of a Quality Infrastructure (UNIDO, 2016)
Accreditation supports UNIDO’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
New guide on how accreditation in developing economies can facilitate trade and support sustainable development
Accreditation – an overview
Quality assurance is like an onion – multi-layered
ISO 9001 – what does it mean in the Supply Chain (ISO, 2016)
Accreditation: A tool to support Regulators
UNIDO – Trade Facilitation – smoothing the path to global markets
Standards, metrology and accreditation support Developing Countries
Accreditation: Delivering Confidence in Everyday life
Specifying accreditation in Regulation – the ILAC MRA
The IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA)
Accreditation: Facilitating global trade
How does accredited inspection benefit government and regulators?
The ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA)
How does using an Accredited Laboratory benefit Government and Regulators?
Public sector solutions
A guide for engaging with Government and Regulators
A briefing for European Commission officials
Specifying accreditation in regulation
How does Accredited Certification benefit Regulators
Using and referencing ISO and IEC standards for technical regulations
The ISO 9001 family – Global management standards
