A2LA is recognized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as an Accreditation Body offering Notified Body (NB) accreditation under ISO/IEC 17065. Beginning in January 2021, qualified US CABs may also obtain UK Approved Body recognition by either (a) obtaining EU NB status, or (b) demonstrating competency for relevant EU NB activities through RED and/or EMCD accreditation.
The A2LA Notified Body Accreditation Program accredits organizations seeking to issue EU Type Examination Certificates for products to be marketed in European Member States.
Program Requirements
- Requirements & Application of U.S. Conformity Assessment Bodies Seeking Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU Notified Body Status
- Requirements & Application of U.S. Conformity Assessment Bodies Seeking Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU Notified Body Status
- UK Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/1091) – EMCR
- UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (SI 2017/1206) – RER
Organizations seeking to be accepted by NIST by virtue of their A2LA accreditation must also meet the technical requirements contained in the following:
- A2LA R322 – Specific Requirements – Notified Body Accreditation Requirements
- A2LA C322a – Specific Checklist: NIST Notified Body Assessment Checklist – Radio Equipment Directive and/or
- A2LA C322b – Specific Checklist: NIST Notified Assessment Checklist – Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive