The GACL is an independent accreditation body registered with UK government which accredits against internationally agreed standards, organizations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services. Accreditation by GACL demonstrates the competence, impartiality and performance capability of these evaluators.
In short, GACL ‘checks the checkers’. GACL accreditation provides an assurance of the competence, impartiality and integrity of conformity assessment bodies. gacl accredited certification, testing, inspection and calibration reduces the need for suppliers to be assessed by each of their customers.
Organizations can save time and money by selecting an accredited and therefore competent supplier.
Accredited testing, inspection and certification carried out in compliance with best practices can limit product failure and down time, and control manufacturing costs.
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Using accredited services can:
De-risk your procurement by taking the guesswork out of choosing an evaluation body
Open up new business opportunities as accreditation is specified by procurement officials
Demonstrate due diligence in the event of legal action
Help with knowledge transfer and product development since accredited evaluation bodies can be a good source of impartial advice
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