Published by: Nibandh Vinod
Last updated: Jun 09, 2023, 6:30 AM IST
Accreditation plays a vital role in building trust with consumers, businesses and regulators. (Representative image: Shutterstock)
World Accreditation Day is hugely important as a global platform to raise awareness of the critical importance of accreditation across industries
World Accreditation Day is an annual global celebration held on June 9. The aim is to recognize and promote the role of accreditation in different sectors. This day aims to raise awareness of the value and benefits of accreditation in ensuring competence, reliability and credibility in industries such as healthcare, laboratories, certification bodies and conformity assessment services.
Accreditation plays a vital role in building trust with consumers, businesses and regulators. This is done by providing assurance that products, services and systems meet international standards. It contributes to market access, facilitates international trade and supports the protection of public health and safety. World Accreditation Day serves as a platform to recognize the efforts of accreditation bodies, conformity assessment professionals and other stakeholders who uphold quality and integrity in their respective fields.
World Accreditation Day 2023: Theme
The chosen theme for this year revolves around the important concept of “Accreditation: supporting the future of global trade”. include poverty reduction, hunger reduction, promotion of good health and well-being, promotion of gender equality and reduction of inequality. By being aligned with these SDGs, accreditation plays an important and indispensable role in promoting sustainable development and addressing critical global challenges.
World Accreditation Day 2023: history
World Accreditation Day was created in 2007 as a result of a joint effort between the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). The first commemoration took place in 2008 and revolved around the theme “Accreditation: Delivering Trust in the Global Market”. (SDGs) and the improvement of food quality.
World Accreditation Day 2023: meaning
World Accreditation Day is hugely important as a global platform to raise awareness of the critical importance of accreditation across industries. Accreditation plays a vital role in building trust with consumers, businesses and regulators by ensuring that products, services and systems meet internationally recognized standards. It facilitates market access, promotes international trade and safeguards public health and safety.
In addition, this day provides an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the contributions of accreditation bodies, conformity assessment professionals and other stakeholders who tirelessly maintain quality and integrity within their respective fields. Through a series of events, workshops and campaigns organized on this occasion, the importance of accreditation is effectively conveyed to a wider audience.