The Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC) is a prestigious accreditation body that operates under the Egyptian Accreditation Council, serving as the sole authority for accrediting conformity assessment bodies in Egypt and the Middle East, including various conformity testing activities.
The council was established by Presidential Decree No. 312 of 1996 and reorganized by another Presidential Decree No. 248 of 2006, making it the only national body for evaluating and accrediting conformity assessment bodies in Egypt. As such, it plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of standards and boosting trust in Egyptian products and services.
Establishment of the Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC)
The Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC) was created by Presidential Decree No. 312 in 1996 and updated under Decree No. 248 in 2006 to grant it technical, administrative, and financial independence. EGAC is the sole national institution responsible for evaluating and accrediting various conformity assessment bodies, including testing laboratories, calibration laboratories, inspection bodies, certification bodies for management systems, medical testing laboratories, product certification bodies, and providers of proficiency testing services.
EGAC operates as a non-profit government entity under the Ministry of Trade and Industry and is overseen by a Board of Directors consisting of 14 members representing various stakeholders and concerned bodies.
Objectives of the Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC)
EGAC aims to achieve several objectives that promote quality standards and compliance with international standards, including:
• Providing accreditation services in line with global requirements, enhancing Egypt’s reputation as a quality-driven destination.
• Contributing to improving standards for testing, inspection, and calibration by international standard requirements.
• Providing evaluation services to support government regulations and initiatives, improving quality and reliability.
• Establishing mutual recognition agreements with international and regional accreditation bodies to foster the exchange of expertise and standards, reduce the need for multiple evaluations, and facilitate import-export processes.
Responsibilities of the Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC)
EGAC carries multiple responsibilities, including:
• Developing a system for evaluating conformity assessment bodies and issuing accreditation certificates.
• Granting, renewing, or modifying accreditations for applicants.
• Conducting ongoing monitoring of accredited bodies to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Supporting service quality enhancement among conformity assessment bodies in line with international standards, and encouraging the exchange of expertise between different accreditation bodies.
• Representing Egypt internationally in accreditation activities and collaborating with counterpart bodies.
EGAC’s Goal
EGAC aims to achieve mutual recognition with international accreditation bodies, thereby enhancing Egypt’s reputation and supporting the national economy. The council works towards this objective by adopting and applying international standards across the various processes and criteria that conformity assessment bodies follow.
EGAC’s Policy
EGAC operates under a clear policy that focuses on neutrality, confidentiality, and integrity in all its activities to achieve its objectives in alignment with its quality manual. This policy ensures the consistency of the accreditation granted and enhances transparency in the processes and standards adopted by EGAC, thus fostering trust in both local and international markets.
Accreditation Services Offered by EGAC
EGAC provides accreditation services based on internationally recognized principles for ensuring quality, which is in line with international recommendations for operating accreditation systems. EGAC accredits conformity assessment bodies that meet global standard requirements, establishing EGAC as a trusted and recognized authority in Egypt and the surrounding region.
EGAC plays a central role in developing and enhancing Egyptian standards, acting as a bridge connecting Egypt with the world in the fields of accreditation and quality. This strengthens the global standing of Egyptian products and services and ensures continued compliance with the highest quality standards.
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Company credits
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Locally from
Egyptian Accreditation Authority EGAC
Internationally from
IAF
EOS
IAS
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