WHY CHOOSE THE NATIONAL ACCREDITATION BUREAU (BoA)?

Enhance your credibility and reach international standards with Vietnam’s national accreditation body.

The National Accreditation Bureau (BoA) is the sole national accreditation body of Vietnam, operating under the Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality – Ministry of Science and Technology. BoA is officially assigned to provide national accreditation services, with a core mission to enhance the quality of products and services and improve the competitiveness of conformity assessment bodies (CABs) in Vietnam’s economy.
We proudly operate based on the fundamental principles of Professionalism – Objectivity – Impartiality – Competence – Timeliness – Social Responsibility, and strictly comply with international requirements under ISO/IEC 17011 and relevant documents issued by ILAC, IAF, and APAC for accreditation bodies.

Being accredited by the National Accreditation Bureau (BoA) is a strategic decision that delivers significant benefits, as demonstrated by:

1. Demonstrate superior capabilities and a strong, trustworthy reputation
Being accredited by BoA is not merely a matter of compliance. It represents a powerful statement: that the technical competence and management system of the accredited CAB have been independently assessed and confirmed by the national accreditation body. This is a “Golden Seal” ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and impartiality of all test, calibration, inspection, certification, or medical results delivered by the accredited organization.
Such accreditation helps organizations build firm trust among clients, partners, and earns strong credibility with regulators.

2. Open doors to international markets
As Vietnam’s official representative in leading international accreditation organizations such as the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC), the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), and the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), BoA plays a vital role in international integration.
BoA is a signatory to multiple Multilateral Recognition Arrangements (ILAC-MRA, IAF-MLA, APAC-MRA). This means that conformity assessment results (e.g., testing, calibration, inspection, certification, etc.) issued by BoA-accredited CABs are recognized across over 100 economies worldwide. These recognitions act as a "Global Trade Passport", allowing accredited organizations to:
- Overcome technical trade barriers;
- Reduce costs and time related to retesting or re-certification;
- Confidently compete and expand into international markets.

3. Become a strategic partner for sustainable development
BoA offers a wide range of accreditation services across critical areas of conformity assessment, including:
- Testing and Calibration laboratory – VILAS
- Medical Laboratories – VILAS-Med
- Certification Body, Validation & Verification – VICAS
- Inspection Bodies – VIAS
- Proficiency Testing Providers – VIPAS
- Reference Material Producers – VIRAS
Choosing BoA means selecting not only achieve accreditation but also gain a strategic partner. BoA supports CABs in enhancing their capacity, staying up-to-date with international standards and best practices, and helps enhance sustainable competitive advantage in both domestic and international markets.

4. Reduce costs and risks
BoA accreditation significantly reduces duplicative assessments, saves operational costs, and minimizes time delays for organizations. At the same time, it helps prevent technical errors during service delivery or production processes—leading to improved performance, higher productivity, and reduced risk of financial loss. Let the National Accreditation Bureau (BoA) accompany your journey to international success and recognition in conformity assessment.