Accreditation Criteria

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) grants accreditation to testing laboratories demonstrating full compliance with international standards and regulatory requirements.

Our program accredits laboratories to:

General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories

Where and How to Apply

You can apply through:

EIAC portal

www.eiac.gov.ae

Email

Testing@eiac.gov.ae

Follow these simple steps:
Step 01

Log in to EIAC portal using your username and password, or UAE Pass.

Step 02

Fill the application form and upload the documents.

Step 03

Pay the application Fees.

Step 04

Receive EIAC’s response (approval, rejection, or return for modifications) within 5 working days.

What is required

  1. 1) Valid Legal professional, commercial, trade License with relevant activities.
  2. 2) A management system that is incompliance with THE most recent version of accreditation criteria and records of implementation.
  3. 3) Location Map.
  4. 4) Minutes/ report of last Management Review.
  5. 5) Report of last Internal Audit.
  6. 6) Participation in PT/ILC (with successfully passed results).
  7. 7) List of key staff and Organizational Structure (if not mentioned in the QM)).
  8. 8) Regulation/ legislation documents in the countries where CAB is located and/or offering conformity assessment services.

Service Procedure

Step 01

Registration & Application Submission

Step 02

Preliminary Review

Step 03

Document Review

Step 04

Pre-Assessment (Optional)

Step 05

Assessment Phase

Step 06

Assessment Report

Step 07

Corrective Actions

Step 08

Decision & Approval

Step 09

Accreditation Granting

Step 10

Post-Accreditation (Surveillance & Reassessment)

How Much to Pay

Total Assessment Fees
Application
500
Document Review
3,500
Pre – Assessment Visit
2,500
Accreditation Assessment Visit
6,500
/Assessment day/Assessor
Follow up Visit
6,500
/Assessment day/Assessor
Periodic Visit
6,500
/Assessment day/Assessor
Extension in scope / Special Visit
6,500
/Assessment day/Assessor
Accreditation Re-Assessment Visit
6,500
/Assessment day/Assessor
Accreditation Certificate
1,200
Accreditation Symbols
5000
/Scope/Cycle
Lifting of suspension
1,200
Knowledge and Innovation
20
Item listed in the voucher

How to Pay

Payment channels:
  • Easy Payment
    • via ePay Portall :

      Payments can be made through the following link: Click Here

  • Al Ansari Exchange
    • Al Ansari Exchange

      Payments can be made at any Al Ansari Exchange branch across the UAE.
      • Payee: Al Ansari Exchange L.L.C.
      • Note: Transfer charges must be included in the payment.
      • Requirement: A copy of the payment receipt must be shared with the designated EIAC contact person.

Payment methods:
  • Noqodi
  • Direct debit
  • Credit card
  • Apple Pay
  • Samsung Pay

Who Can Apply

The Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC) offers accreditation for testing laboratories across various fields, including but not limited to:

* Food & Related Products
- Food Testing
- Food Contact Materials
- Food Supplements
- Halal Food Testing

* Environmental & Construction
- Environmental Testing
- Air Quality Monitoring
- Green Environmental Testing
- Construction Materials Testing
- Green Construction Materials Testing
- Geo-Technical Investigation

* Consumer & Industrial Products
- Toys Safety Testing
- Electrical Appliances Testing
- Textiles Safety
- Cosmetics & Personal Care Products
- Childcare Products

* Health & Pharmaceuticals
- Pharmaceuticals Testing
- Veterinary Testing
- Disinfectants & Sanitizers (for Food - Manufacturing, Drinking Water, Consumer- Products, Pharmaceuticals, etc.)

* Specialized Testing
- Metallurgical Testing
- Agricultural Materials Testing
- Forensics Testing
- Energy Testing

Relevant EIAC Accreditation Requirements:

9 Documents

Title Document ID Release on Download
General Accreditation Requirements EIAC-RQ-GEN-001 July 23, 2024 file icon
The Conditions for the Use of EIAC Accreditation Symbol and ILAC MRA/ IAF MLA Marks EIAC-RQ-GEN-002 November 27, 2024 file icon
Emirates International Accreditation Centre Fees Structure Requirements EIAC-RQ-GEN-003 January 29, 2025 file icon
Establishing & Extending Accreditation Schemes EIAC-RQ-GEN-004 February 19, 2025 file icon
EIAC Requirements on Metrological Traceability of Measurement Results EIAC-RQ-GEN-005 August 27, 2024 file icon
Accreditation Requirements for Food & Environmental Laboratories EIAC-RQ-LB-001 July 23, 2024 file icon
Accreditation Requirements for Construction Materials & Geo-Technical Investigation Testing Laboratories EIAC-RQ-LB-002 July 23, 2024 file icon
EIAC Requirements on Measurement Uncertainty in Testing, Calibration and Clinical/Medical Laboratories EIAC-RQ-LB-011 July 23, 2024 file icon
EIAC Policy on Cross Frontier Accreditation EIAC-PL-001 July 23, 2024 file icon

Circulars

4 Related Circulars

Title Document ID Release on Download
Discontinuation of the Accreditation Scheme for Halal Food Testing EIAC/LAB/02/2025 July 09, 2025 file icon
Calculation of Knowledge and Innovation Dirham Fees EIAC/01/2025 April 16, 2025 file icon
EIAC’s Service Fee Payment EIAC/01/2024 January 29, 2024 file icon
Accredited Water Samples Analysis Test Results for Legionella Test EIAC/LB/02/2021 August 16, 2021 file icon